Ahsoka Season 2, Starfighter and the 1977 re-release: confirmed dates, announced projects without dates, and what UAE viewers should check locally.
The next dated Star Wars television return covered here is Ahsoka Season 2 on 20 January 2027. For cinemas, the original 1977 film has an announced 50th-anniversary re-release on 19 February 2027, followed by Star Wars: Starfighter on 28 May 2027. These are the official announced dates checked on 17 October 2026; a UAE cinema booking still needs a local listing.
The important distinction is between a scheduled release, a confirmed continuation without a date, and a film still in development. Old slate stories often mix all three. This guide separates them and no longer describes The Mandalorian and Grogu as an upcoming May 2026 film.
The release calendar: dates versus development
| Project | Official status checked | What UAE viewers should do |
|---|---|---|
| Ahsoka Season 2 | Disney+ premiere announced for 20 January 2027. | Check the UAE title page and local release details. |
| Star Wars (1977), 50th-anniversary re-release | Theatrical return announced for 19 February 2027. | Wait for local cinema dates, format and booking availability. |
| Star Wars: Starfighter | Lucasfilm lists 28 May 2027. | Treat this as the announced studio date, not a UAE ticket reservation. |
| Maul – Shadow Lord Season 2 | Officially confirmed; no date supplied in the cited announcement. | Follow a new official scheduling announcement. |
| Rey, James Mangold, Taika Waititi and Simon Kinberg film projects | Named among development projects in Lucasfilm’s April 2025 update. | Do not assign years or release order from that development statement. |
Ahsoka Season 2: the next dated series return
StarWars.com’s August 2026 announcement confirms 20 January 2027 and the return of Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka. Hayden Christensen and Eman Esfandi appeared with creator Dave Filoni for the reveal. The teaser centres on Ahsoka, Anakin and the threat of Thrawn’s return; speculation about a specific plot outcome remains speculation.
For a refresher, begin with Ahsoka’s first season. Viewers who want more context for Ezra, Hera and Sabine can explore Star Wars Rebels, but do not turn that into a claim that every animated episode is mandatory homework. The practical choice is how much character history you want before the new season. Avoid trailers labelled “official” that are actually fan edits.
Star Wars: Starfighter: the next dated new feature here
Lucasfilm’s D23 announcement lists 28 May 2027, director Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling as Kade Auberon. The listed cast also includes Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre and Amy Adams. The film’s published premise follows a cynical rogue drawn into an adventure by his mysterious past; that is a confirmed synopsis, not a licence to invent cameo lists.
Lucasfilm’s April 2025 announcement placed the story roughly five years after The Rise of Skywalker. That makes it a different project from the separately announced Rey film. The shared franchise and post-sequel setting do not establish that one is a renamed version of the other.
The original film returns for its 50th anniversary
The official films page lists a theatrical re-release of Star Wars (1977) on 19 February 2027. This is a return of an existing film, not an additional newly produced episode. Keep it separate from Starfighter when counting new movies.
For UAE audiences, check the cinema’s actual format and showtime once bookings open. A global announcement about a special presentation does not mean every multiplex, screen or territory will offer it. Choose the local listing that matches the experience you want, rather than assuming every version has the same presentation.
Maul – Shadow Lord Season 2: confirmed, but not dated here
Lucasfilm officially confirmed a second season in April 2026. That source announced the continuation before the first season’s premiere. It does not supply a Season 2 release date. A renewal confirms another chapter; it does not establish which month you can watch it.
Do not mistake an older first-season premiere date for the second season’s schedule. The original show’s premise concerns Maul rebuilding his criminal syndicate under the Empire, but the continuation should be described through its own official announcements rather than a guessed episode-by-episode story.
Rey, James Mangold, Taika Waititi and other developing films
The April 2025 Starfighter announcement also named projects involving Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, Taika Waititi and a trilogy by Simon Kinberg among films in development. That is the dated evidence used here. Development can involve changes in scripts, personnel and scheduling; it is not a confirmed five-year calendar.
The Rey project and Mangold’s early-Jedi project have attracted considerable discussion. Working descriptions such as “New Jedi Order” or “Dawn of the Jedi” should not be turned into a confirmed final title and release date without a current studio announcement. Similarly, “Mandoverse movie” is a descriptive label used in coverage, not proof of an officially titled and dated release. We are not assigning those projects a year from an empty studio release slot.
What is no longer upcoming
The Mandalorian and Grogu’s May 2026 theatrical date is in the past. The official Star Wars films page now points viewers to Disney+ for the movie. The older version of this guide also had FAQs treating Andor Season 2 as a future show and quoting an unverified UAE subscription price; those statements have been removed.
A title being promoted globally does not establish that every version, language option or subscription package is identical in the UAE. Search the title in the service available to your account and check the current plan before paying.
Plan a watchlist without chasing rumours
- Use the dated table for a calendar reminder, then confirm the local release before making plans.
- For Ahsoka, decide whether you want a first-season refresher or the wider animated character history.
- For Starfighter, follow its own cast and story announcements instead of importing Rey-film speculation.
- For development projects, wait for a specific official production or scheduling update. A fan trailer is not one.
This is a source-checked guide to the dated releases and major development projects discussed above, not a claim that every unannounced idea, game or publishing project is included. Dates can change; the linked studio pages are the reference points for the next update.
Questions answered
When does Ahsoka Season 2 premiere?
Lucasfilm announced 20 January 2027 on Disney+. Check the UAE title page for local availability and release details.
When is Star Wars: Starfighter scheduled?
Lucasfilm’s official announcement lists 28 May 2027. Local cinema bookings and formats need separate confirmation.
Is The Mandalorian and Grogu still an upcoming movie?
No. Its May 2026 theatrical date has passed, and the official films page now promotes it on Disney+.
Does Maul – Shadow Lord Season 2 have a confirmed date here?
The cited Lucasfilm announcement confirms the season but does not give a release date.
Artwork note: images retained from earlier coverage include concept-style imagery. They should not be treated as official posters, footage or proof that a developing project has entered production. The linked Lucasfilm and Disney announcements establish the status table.
