Star Wars: The latest news, movies, TV shows and more
A long time ago (1977, to be precise), the original "Star Wars" saga was born. What began with "A New Hope" quickly evolved into one of the most popular sci-fi franchises of all time, now with 12 movies and dozens of spin-off television series, video games, books and graphic novels. See the latest "Star Wars" news here!
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Scientists discover 3 Earth-size exoplanets that may have double sunsets — like Tatooine in Star Wars
By Robert Lea published
Using NASA's TESS exoplanet hunter, astronomers have discovered a strange arrangement of exoplanets around tight binary stars that shouldn't be.

Star Wars: Starfighter: Release date, trailers, cast, and everything else we know
By Jeff Spry published
This Ryan Gosling-led standalone 'Star Wars' movie is coming to theaters in our galaxy in 2027.

'Star Wars,' 'Blade Runner,' and 'The Thing' poster artist Drew Struzan dies at 78
By Jeff Spry published
Struzan's signature artwork defined an entire generation of Hollywood filmmaking.

Best Lego Star Wars sets 2025: Top models ahead of Black Friday
By Kim Snaith last updated
We used the force to track down the best Lego Star Wars sets this side of Tatooine.

May the trivia be with you: a 'Star Wars' quiz
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
This 'Star Wars' quiz is your chance to prove your knowledge of the saga that changed cinema — and pop culture — forever.

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' trailer is very stylish, but we still have no idea what the movie is about (video)
By Jeff Spry published
This spinoff of Disney+'s 'The Mandalorian' TV series debuts in theaters on May 22, 2026.

'I have you now!': Darth Vader's lightsaber from 'Star Wars' sells for $3.6 million at auction
By Jeff Spry published
The winning bid for this screen-used prop made 'Star Wars' history last week... let's just hope the seller doesn't alter the deal.

'Destiny 2' meets 'Star Wars' in ‘Renegades’ expansion, adding blasters, lightsabers, and a wretched hive of scum and villainy (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
Destiny 2’s next chapter is bringing in themes and elements from a galaxy far, far away without breaking the canon.
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