With Andor's second season set to premiere on April 22, questions loom over the future of LucasFilm and the Star Wars franchise. Creator Tony Gilroy believes the streaming era may not support ambitious productions like Andor due to resource limitations. Despite producing numerous series, including the successful Mandalorian, Disney has failed to release new Star Wars films since The Last Jedi. Additionally, Kathleen Kennedy's potential departure as LucasFilm President adds to the uncertainty surrounding the franchise's direction.
Disney has churned out a glut of television series: The mega-hit The Mandalorian, the miraculous Andor, and many more shows of varying levels of quality.
Creator Tony Gilroy recently said he doesn't think the streaming era can support shows like Andor, stating, 'No one's ever gonna start a show on this scale again...'
The future of the franchise does seem to hinge on a successful return to the big screen, with potential films from famous writers frequently announced and then scuttled.
LucasFilm President Kathleen Kennedy has hinted at a possible departure, saying, 'We'll probably make an announcement [about my replacement] months or a year out...'
Andor, easily the best Star Wars television show or film that LucasFilm has produced in years, is set to premiere on Disney+ on April 22.
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