Star Wars, like Marvel, being part of the Disney empire, it is normal that the company draws inspiration from the success of one to adapt it to the other, and vice versa. So the giant has a plan for Star Wars.
Although not everything is perfect at Marvel, it must be recognized that Disney has succeeded rather well with certain series, notably those linked to What If. With this in mind, the American giant would have a plan for Star Wars, aimed at maximizing profitability potential and satisfying a wide range of fans. Here’s everything we know about it.
Star Wars could take inspiration from Marvel
In a context where the success of the MCU series What If…? has caused a sensation, a recent rumor in the industry suggests that the Star Wars franchise could follow this trend by developing its own variation. The innovative approach of “What If…?” at Marvel, which revisits key storylines from a different angle, has generated keen interest. Now, it looks like Star Wars is planning to create a similar animated anthology series. This information comes to us from Daniel RPK (Daniel Richtman), a leaker known on Twitter for his reliability
This initiative comes at a time when the film industry is seeking to reduce the financial risks associated with blockbusters, while seeking to captivate audiences. For Star Wars, which has seen some of its recent films struggle at the box office, an animated series would be a less risky alternative to keep fans’ attention.
Huge possibilities for the franchise
The universe of What If…? applied to Star Wars opens up a wide range of possibilities. Fans have long indulged in the game of what-ifs, imagining alternative scenarios like “What if Padmé had joined the dark side?” Such a series would explore these ideas while reconnecting with beloved characters from George Lucas’ original trilogy. Another textbook case is the following: What if Qui-Gon Jinn had survived? Has Anakin fallen to the dark side?
At the same time, like the MCU series What If…?, which benefited from the participation of famous voices such as Kurt Russell, Jude Law, and Jeffrey Wright as narrator, a Star Wars series of the same nature could also attract renowned actors to play its iconic characters
However, it is crucial to point out that these reports remain rumors and have not been officially confirmed by Disney or Lucasfilm. If proven correct, they could offer fans an experience that is both innovative and nostalgic, while remaining faithful to the spirit of the Star Wars universe.