Disney Sets 2026 ‘Smugglers Run’ Update as New ‘Star Wars’ Film Signals More Galaxy’s Edge Changes
The park is syncing Batuu with fresh screen releases to keep the land current for visitors.
Overview
- Beginning May 22, 2026, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will introduce a new mission featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu, according to Disney Parks Blog reporting.
- The refreshed storyline has guests teaming with Mando after Hondo Ohnaka learns of a Tatooine deal, with possible routes including Coruscant and Endor.
- Lucasfilm has dated Star Wars: Starfighter for May 28, 2027, with Shawn Levy directing and Ryan Gosling starring, and production starting in the United Kingdom this August.
- Coverage suggests the 2027 film could bring additional character meet-and-greets and possibly more attraction tweaks in Galaxy’s Edge, though those park changes are not confirmed.
- Rise of the Resistance remains a top draw with long waits even as fans continue to criticize its sequel-trilogy storyline, and outlets say it is not expected to be rethemed.