Disney Reorients ‘Star Wars’ Toward Genre Experiments on Disney+
Industry reports point to a possible horror-leaning series that signals a streaming-era push beyond the saga’s original creative compass.
Overview
- New coverage asserts Disney is moving away from George Lucas’s guiding philosophy for the franchise.
- Reports describe an unconfirmed Disney+ project that could explore horror elements not previously embraced on screen.
- Commentary frames Star Wars as a flexible platform for distinct genres rather than a single, Lucas‑anchored saga.
- Lucasfilm has avoided on-screen horror and has kept releases at TV‑14, raising questions about ratings if a true horror approach proceeds.
- After criticism of the sequel films, Disney+ series such as The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Obi‑Wan Kenobi and Andor helped re-center the franchise on television.