The New Star Wars Movies Need to Get This Right… Theory Breakdown

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The future of Star Wars is at a crossroads. With The Mandalorian & Grogu movie already filmed and the surprising Starfighter project in production with a star-studded cast, what does this mean for the galaxy far, far away? Are Disney and Lucasfilm missing the heart of what makes Star Wars truly special—or are we seeing the dawn of a bold new era? Join hosts Sage and Sydney as they dive deep into the next phase of Star Wars movies, explore the seven-year gap since the last theatrical release, and break down what’s working (and what’s not) in the galaxy of TV shows, films, and storytelling decisions. If you love Star Wars movies, TV shows, and games, Star Wars Uplink is your home for thoughtful conversations and passionate analysis. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction & the weight of Star Wars movie gaps 0:44 – Looking back: gaps between trilogies 1:30 – The Mandalorian & Grogu movie: excitement or cash grab? 2:42 – Starfighter: cast, director, and why this feels different 4:05 – Comparing TV spin-off films vs original stories 5:20 – Why Season 3 of The Mandalorian lost its way 6:18 – Is Starfighter the real future of Star Wars? 7:20 – Have Lucasfilm & Disney lost the plot? 9:01 – Is this the final chapter for The Mandalorian? 10:18 – Pushing Star Wars forward beyond Skywalkers 11:35 – Two visions of Star Wars: fan service vs experimentation 13:01 – Why Andor and Skeleton Crew succeeded where others didn’t 14:22 – The problems with fan-service storytelling 15:24 – Movies as the true pillars of Star Wars 16:26 – Upcoming trilogies and timeline placement 17:40 – Why Star Wars needs to move beyond interconnected cameos 18:53 – Dave Filoni’s role and the creative challenges 19:56 – Lessons from Andor and critical success outside fan service 21:01 – Final thoughts: Will Starf Fighter redefine Star Wars? ✨ Let us know your thoughts in the comments or at starwarsuplink.com — and as always, May the Force be with you. ───────── JOIN OUR DISCORD! https://discord.gg/cdQgvgg3 ➤ Listen to our podcasts here: https://bit.ly/3gJIBg9 ➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarWarsUplink ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starwarsuplink/ Your place for everything Star Wars Gaming, the TV Shows, and Movies! Star Wars Uplink aims to bring you the best Star Wars podcast every week, discussing the latest and greatest from the Star Wars Universe! New Star Wars movie trailers, Disney Plus TV Show Reviews, Reaction Videos, Star Wars Theory breakdowns, and Star Wars Lore Explained! If you're looking for videos and podcasts on: The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Skeleton Crew, The Acolyte, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi Wan Kenobi, Bad Batch, Clone Wars, Rebels, Jedi Survivor, Star Wars Battlefront, Star Wars Hunters, and every new Star Wars movie, you're at the right place! With almost a decade of podcast experience and 350+ episodes, we're here to keep you up to date on everything going on in the Galaxy Far, Far Away! ───────── We would highly appreciate any constructive feedback or review from you! Let us know in the comment section below, or on any of our socials! Our listeners are our priority, so we want to make the best content we possibly can! Please consider sharing the podcast with your family, friends, and followers. It would be highly appreciated! ❤️ We hope you have a good rest of your day, and remember... May The Force Be With You. ───────── For any business inquiries, please Email us at: [email protected]