Overview
- Disney+ debuts the animated series 'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld' and streams Season 2 of 'Andor' as part of this year's Star Wars Day celebrations.
- Google marks the occasion with a confetti animation featuring iconic Star Wars symbols, activated by searching 'May the 4th' or 'Star Wars Day.'
- The San Francisco Giants honor the day with an 'Obi-Webb Kenobi' bobblehead giveaway, continuing MLB's themed promotions for Star Wars fans.
- Disney announces plans for a stand-alone Star Wars film starring Ryan Gosling, set for release in 2027, further expanding the franchise's cinematic universe.
- Critics continue to voice concerns over the commercialization of the fan-driven holiday, with some lamenting its shift from grassroots origins to corporate branding.