On the Comlink is a feature in which StarWars.com writers hop on a call (virtual or old fashioned) and discuss a specific Star Wars topic. In this installment to celebrate Star Wars Day, Dan Brooks, Kristin Baver, Katie Barnes, Dustin Diehl, and Bria LaVorgna discuss how they first became Star Wars fans and what has kept them […]
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Meet the Artists Behind Disney+’s Stunning Star Wars Day Art

Fan art has been part of the Star Wars story for decades. It’s how many, no matter where they’re from or when they discovered Star Wars, express their love of the saga. And in celebration of Star Wars Day, Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company are honoring the tradition of Star Wars fan art with something of a digital exhibit […]
10 Essential Star Wars Behind-the-Scenes Features on Disney+

Star Wars is magic. We don’t mean just on-screen, although the galaxy far, far away is certainly a mystical place. But the filmmakers who have told the stories of Star Wars for the last four decades make just as much magic in the real world bringing their visions to life. Star Wars has been changing […]
StarWars.com Fan Spotlight: Momo Naberrie

StarWars.com is shining a light on those who truly give the saga its power: the fans. In the StarWars.com Fan Spotlight, we’re honored to tell their stories. There is something empowering about Padmé Amidala. On screen, the character embodies an independent woman willing to fight for her ideals and provide a voice for the voiceless, […]
“It’s a Dream Come True”: Brad Rau’s Road to Star Wars: The Bad Batch

It began with a stop at Burger King. In 1980, Brad Rau was five years old and his mother decided to take him and his brother to see Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Brad had never seen Star Wars, but that didn’t seem to matter. Like most kids, he loved movies, and a trip to […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Darth Vader Returns in an Excerpt from The Fiction Collection

Darth Vader has no patience for posturing. He has no interest in baseless threats to Imperial rule. And he certainly has no fascination with training exercises. In an excerpt from the short story “Orientation” by John Jackson Miller — part of the new Star Wars Insider Fiction Collection compilation featuring Legends tales and modern lore — […]
The Jedi Spring into Action in IDW’s Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #4 – Exclusive Preview

The High Republic // APRIL 29, 2021 A threat comes to the guardians of peace and justice. StarWars.com Team In the Jedi Order, all must be willing to face danger. In StarWars.com’s exclusive preview of IDW Publishing’s Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #4, Padawan Lula Talisola and fresh recruit Zeen Mrala share a moment of […]
How Disney Cruise Line’s “Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge” Will Take Fans Around the Galaxy

Danny Handke was an ‘80s kid. As such, he grew up watching the original Star Wars trilogy on VHS. And he liked it well enough. But it would take a little more time, and something beyond watching the movies on a small TV for the galaxy far, far away to truly take hold. “It wasn’t […]
Star Wars Day 2021 Games and Experiences Deals!

Games + Apps // APRIL 29, 2021 Celebrate May the 4th with a bounty of deals on Star Wars video games and virtual reality titles. May the 4th — and video game deals — be with you! In celebration of Star Wars Day, StarWars.com is excited to reveal a galaxy of events, in-game giveaways, and discounts […]
A Jedi Unleashes Aggressive Negotiations in Marvel’s Star Wars: The High Republic #5 – Exclusive Preview

Books + Comics // APRIL 28, 2021 This is the moment when everything changes. StarWars.com Team On the peaceful world of Sedri Minor, Avar Kriss is doing her best to make the Hutt cartel understand her logic and prevent a disagreement from turning into a battle. But Jedi Master Sskeer is not so patient… In […]