The Week in Star Wars: Highs, Lows, and Hyperspace

It has been a whirlwind week for the galaxy far, far away! With the May the 4th celebrations still fresh in our minds and the theatrical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu just days away, we’re breaking down all the massive announcements from the Disney Upfronts and beyond.

In This Episode:

• The Big Delay: We process the bittersweet news from today's Disney Upfront presentation. Rosario Dawson officially confirmed that Ahsoka Season 2 won't hit Disney+ until early 2027. We discuss the "bigger battles and higher stakes" teased in the sizzle reel and why 2026 will be the first year without a new live-action Star Wars series since the launch of Disney+.
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• The Mandalorian and Grogu Hype: With the movie hitting theaters on May 22, we recap the final marketing push, including Pedro Pascal’s Times Square appearances and those tantalizing "Hutt Twin" clips.
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• Galaxy’s Edge Timeline Shift: Huge news for the parks! We talk about the original trilogy characters like Luke, Han, and Leia officially joining Batuu as permanent residents, and how the "rollback" of Black Spire Outpost is changing the guest experience.
• Casting Corner: We react to the news of Rory McCann (Game of Thrones) taking over the role of Baylan Skoll. Can he capture the stoic gravity that the late Ray Stevenson brought to the character?
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Trivia Time! 🧠

Think you know the galaxy? This week’s trivia segment focuses on the Mortis Gods and the history of the Dathomirian Great Mothers—topics that are about to become very relevant as we look toward the 2027 return of Ahsoka.