Abandoned Star Wars Movie Reportedly Reworked Into New Disney+ Series Instead

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As a huge Star Wars fan, I just read some interesting news! Apparently, one of the movies is being adapted into a series for Disney+. It seems like Disney’s plans for Star Wars on streaming are a little up in the air right now. We know The Mandalorian is heading to theaters, Andor will wrap up after its second season, and there aren’t any plans for more Ahsoka episodes beyond the ones already coming out. It’s a bit of a shifting landscape for the future of the franchise on the small screen.

I’m hearing some really exciting news about the Rogue Squadron movie! It looks like Patty Jenkins’ project isn’t dead after all. Instead of a theatrical release, it’s being reimagined as a major streaming series. We don’t have a release date yet, but it’s great to know it’s still happening! I’m really hoping we get to see it soon.

Originally revealed at Disney’s investor event in 2020, the movie Rogue Squadron has experienced several setbacks in the past five years. Initially planned to be directed by Patty Jenkins, who directed Wonder Woman, the film faced numerous delays, postponing production from a projected 2021 start date, and was ultimately removed from Disney’s planned Star Wars releases.

Over the past few months, rumors about the film have surfaced periodically. When Patty Jenkins wasn’t chosen to direct a possible Wonder Woman 3 after James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC, some people speculated that the movie might actually be made.

So, remember back in September when rumors started swirling that Rogue Squadron wasn’t totally dead at Lucasfilm? Well, it looks like that might have been right. It’s not going to be a movie, though – apparently, they’re rethinking it as an episodic series for streaming. As a huge Star Wars fan, I’m honestly intrigued to see what they do with it in that format!

The movie Rogue Squadron, envisioned as a large-scale space adventure showing young pilots earning their place as starfighters, was often compared to Top Gun set in space. Despite being directed by Patty Jenkins and originally planned for release in 2023, the film was ultimately cancelled and is now one of several Star Wars projects currently on hold.

Why Rogue Squadron Makes Sense as a Streaming Series

After a long wait for updates on the Rogue Squadron movie, fans might be surprised to learn it could become a series on Disney+. However, this change could actually be a good thing for the future of the franchise.

It’s currently uncertain what the future holds for Star Wars on Disney+. After next year, for the first time since the streaming service launched, Disney+ won’t have any new Star Wars shows planned.

Currently, after the conclusion of Ahsoka Season 2, Disney+ isn’t actively filming any other live-action Star Wars shows. While plans could change, Star Wars fans are left without any new content to look forward to. A project like Rogue Squadron would be a great way to address that gap.

A streaming show focused on starfighters, originally planned as Rangers of the New Republic, was canceled. This decision came after issues arose with Gina Carrano, who was intended to be the show’s main star.

The show Rogue Squadron seemed to capture the feel Disney and Lucasfilm were aiming for with their Star Wars series, and it potentially opened up new avenues for future streaming shows to explore.

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2025-11-03 18:34