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Andor’ Season 2 Premieres to Critical Acclaim, Cementing Its Legacy as the Pinnacle of Star Wars Storytelling

The first three episodes of the final season debut on Disney+, praised for their thematic depth, character focus, and bold political commentary.

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Diego Luna as Cassian Andor
Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), left, and K-2SO (Alan Tudyk) in Lucasfilm’s “Andor” Season 2, exclusively on Disney+.
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Overview

  • Season 2 of 'Andor' premiered on April 22, 2025, with the first three episodes now streaming on Disney+ and subsequent episodes releasing weekly in three-episode batches.
  • Critics are hailing the series as the best Star Wars story to date, lauding its mature themes, nuanced characters, and exploration of moral and political complexities.
  • The new season continues Cassian Andor's journey from reluctant outsider to committed Rebel operative, bridging directly into the events of 'Rogue One.'
  • Major storylines include the Empire's exploitation of the planet Ghorman and the fragmented yet growing unity of the Rebel Alliance in response to authoritarian oppression.
  • Returning cast members Diego Luna, Genevieve O’Reilly, and Stellan Skarsgård deliver standout performances, with Ben Mendelsohn reprising his role as Orson Krennic to further connect the series to the Star Wars cinematic universe.