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The modern era of theStar Warsfranchise has been pretty middling, to say the least as most of the offerings have been underwhelming for fans. The theatrical trilogy that started withThe Force Awakenswas highly divisive with fans not necessarily jiving with the choices made with their beloved characters from the original trilogy.
Apart fromThe MandalorianandAndor, the Disney+Star Warsshows have failed to reinvigorate the franchise. Its recent offeringThe Acolytefurther diminished fans’ expectations from the once beloved IP. However, all that could change with the upcomingSkeleton Crewseries as fans are impressed with its first trailer.
Jude Law’sSkeleton CrewPromises To Be A Refreshingly EarnestStar WarsShow
It has been a while sinceStar Warshas put out a theatrical film since 2019’sThe Rise of Skywalker.Lucasfilm has been heavily focused on its live-action shows sinceThe Mandalorianbut most of them have been frustratingly underwhelming.The Acolytewas a recent disappointment that criminally wasted the amazing potential it had.
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The bar forStar Warshas never been lower than the current era and fans have been clamoring for something that would reinvigorate the franchise. There has been some anticipation for the upcomingSkeleton Crewseries fromSpider-Man: No Way Homedirector Jon Watts and its unique coming-of-age story featuring four children sounded very promising.
The first trailer for the show has been released and it looks likeStar Warsis certainly doing something different than other recent entries. Fans onXare comparing the show toStranger ThingsandThe Goonieswith respect to the exciting adventure that the kids go on and the earnest coming-of-age vibe. Here are some of the reactions,
This has Goonies vibes but in space. A huge step up from The Acolyte.
— TripleAndy (@TripleAndyGames)August 17, 2025
It’s like the Star Wars version of the The Goonies back in the day
— Kireina Kerner (@KireinaKerner)August 10, 2025
They made Star Wars Goonies babe wake up
— hammer 🔮 (@DecentricStudio)July 08, 2025
Stranger Things in space 😆
— Zombie Ape 🟠 🍌 (@DarthJotaro)August 04, 2025
Better than the acolyte already
— H.I.D.R.A 🦟☢️Parasitic Corruption VTuber☢️ (@HidraCorp0)June 19, 2025
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Star Warsdesperately needs a big win and this new series could be the one that brings the franchise’s fans together back again.Jude Lawis set to be the lead along with these promising young actors and the trailer certainly increases the anticipation for the show.
Non-Star WarsFans Can EnjoySkeleton CrewWithout Having Any Prior Knowledge Of the Franchise
After the disappointing results ofThe Acolyte,Star Warshas yet another series coming up this year withSkeleton Crew.The show is co-created and executive produced byJon Wattswho is also directing some of the episodes. In an interview withCollider, the director revealed that the show is about a group of kids who are trying to return home after getting lost in the galaxy.
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Watts further stated that the show does not require any prior knowledge of theStar Warsfranchise to enjoy. However, loyal fans will get an added enjoyment with the show with all of its Easter eggs and references. He said,
It’s about a group of kids that find a mysterious secret on their planet and accidentally get lost out in the galaxy, and it’s the story about them trying to find their way back home,” he said. “You don’t need to have really any prior Star Wars knowledge to enjoy it. But if you do, you’re able to enjoy it on many levels.
Skeleton Crewwill star Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Jude Law, and Kerry Condon. The first trailer of the show was recently released at D23 andthe eight-episode series will premiere on Disney+ on August 01, 2025
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
