The Breaking star recently appeared at New York Comic Con, where he chopped it up with the fans, took pictures and signed autographs. While at the annual convention, the 32-year-old British actor also shared some photos to social media. Among them was a snapshot of a bracelet he sported sometime during the festivities. The accessory conveys a brief, but clear, sentiment that you can see in the screenshot from his Instagram story down below:

At first glance, it may look like one of the bracelets that are handed out at Taylor Swift concerts, but this one has a Star Wars-infused twist. I can’t help but smile when seeing how John Boyega nodded at Finn and Poe. What I’d also want to know is how the actor obtained that trinket. On the one hand, I could see him having it made for himself. However, given the fan-oriented nature of Cons, it’s also possible that someone gifted him the item while he was making his way across the convention floor.

Since the two characters debuted in 2015’s The Force Awakens, Finn and Poe have been heavily shipped. The two became fast friends during the opening moments of the aforementioned film, during which they both escaped the clutches of the First Order. They eventually reunited at the Resistance’s base. It was there that they excitedly embraced, and Poe also allowed Finn to keep his jacket, which the latter picked up after they crashed on Jakku. By the events of 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker, the pair remained close friends, but there was no sign of romantic sparks.

Oscar Isaac seemingly couldn’t stop teasing the idea of his character linking up with ex-Stormtrooper Finn. He even joked that it was “a little difficult” to see Finn lock lips with Rose Tico in The Last Jedi. Also getting in on the fun was Mark Hamill, who penned a poem about the two theoretical lovers, and John Boyega fanned the flames by sharing pics of himself and Isaac. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy weighed in as well years ago and, while she didn’t say the ship would happen, she didn’t say definitively that it wouldn’t.

Nevertheless, the Moon Knight star claimed that the “Disney overlords” weren’t ready for such a relationship to be highlighted in the galaxy far, far away. I do like the idea of Poe and Finn being platonic friends with a brother-like relationship, though I can certainly understand the appeal of them being together. LGBTQ+ Star Wars characters are gradually starting to come into the fold, though there’s still plenty of work to be done when it comes to representation on that front.

There’s no telling whether there might actually come a time at which John Boyega and Oscar Isaac’s characters will return. Given the franchise is headed in new directions, I’d say the chances of that are slim. Still, there’s always fan fiction, and those who feel strongly can continue to celebrate the big “what if” via bracelets like Boyega or in other ways.

You can check out the adventures of Poe and Finn by streaming the Star Wars movies using a Disney+ subscription.

In the 1970s, Al Pacino’s career skyrocketed immensely when he played Michael Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece. While talking about the sudden fame in Sonny Boy (via Entertainment Weekly), the actor said this:

Pretty wild, right? As Pacino shared, he was overwhelmed with all the attention he was getting post-Godfather, and there many directions his career could have gone down if he wanted to. Of course, we know he didn’t get the role, but he certainly put some thought into starring in the George Lucas movie. As he continued:

Al Pacino decided to leave it up to his acting teacher Charlie Laughton, who would go on to be a lifelong friend and mentor to the actor. Under the guidance of Laughton, not only would Pacino reject Star Wars, but he rejected blockbusters and franchises all together (aside from Ocean’s Thirteen back in 2007). Oh, and he did a donut commercial in an Adam Sandler movie, but we’re talking about the early years here.

Over the years, we’ve learned a ton of other big actors could have done Star Wars. Both Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell auditioned, but didn’t book it. Burt Reynolds, like Pacino, was offered the role, but turned it down, though he said in 2016 that he “regret” it and wishes he could have played the part.

Even though it’s fun to imagine what could have been, it’s hard to see anyone else but Harrison Ford playing Han Solo. The story behind Ford getting the role has to do with his connection with George Lucas on his prior film, American Graffiti. But, in a fun connection to himself and Al Pacino, the actor has said that he was working as a carpenter for the filmmaker behind The Godfather, Francis Ford Coppola, when he was approached for the role.

Ford’s role as Han Solo would directly feed into his legendary role in the Indiana Jones movies and help him become one of Hollywood’s biggest actors, while Al Pacino took the auteur route. Almost 50 years later, there’s more upcoming Star Wars movies and TV shows on the way.

A TikTok is going viral that has people laughing both in the comments and in the theme park. A guy tries to interact with Chewbacca in his native language, calling out with his best Wookiee noises, but Chewie is hilariously unimpressed. Check it out.

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A lot of people appear to be having some fun at the expense of this guy and his Wookiee call. The clip of a nonplussed Chewbacca has gone viral with millions of views and thousands of comments. Everybody is laughing at Chewbacca’s reaction.

Who among us hasn’t attempted to talk like Chewbacca? Any Star Wars fan has probably done it. Some people can pull off pretty good Wookiee calls, but some of us just don’t have that innate talent. This is, unfortunately, the case of somebody who really can’t pull it off and Chewbacca lets him know that the attempt just wasn’t noteworthy.

Chewbacca is one of the more likely Star Wars characters that you'll meet if you happen to be walking through Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland or Walt Disney World. He's one character who transcends the eras of Star Wars movies, appearing in all three trilogies of films. Originally Galaxy's Edge was designed as a place where characters from only the sequel trilogy era could be found. However, Boba Fett, The Mandalorian, and others from the recent Disney+ Star Wars series have been added and can be found in the land as well.

It’s actually pretty impressive how nonplussed Chewbacca can look here. Most Disney characters who walk around the parks in full masks wouldn’t be able to give this sort of expression, but Chewbacca’s Galaxy Edge character is essentially identical to the version we’d see in a Star Wars movie, so the mask is full of a lot more expression.

Chewbacca probably has to deal with a lot of people growling at him as he wanders through Galaxy’s Edge and interacts with guests. Honestly, it’s preferable to when some guests decide that grabbing Chewbacca is an acceptable thing to do.

I'm curious what sort of reaction Chewbacca would give to people who are better at sounding like a Wookiee. Can you have a "conversation" with Chewie where he'll respond to you if you are actually any good at making the right screams and growls?

While there are no specific plans for another season of the Star Wars Disney+ series as far as we know, Ewan McGregor has been more than open about the fact that he would like to return to the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi at some point in the future. Speaking with Comicbook.com, McGregor revealed some specific things he would love to do if he had the chance. Interestingly, one of them involves taking the character back in time and doing a live-action story set during The Clone Wars. The actor said…

Seeing The Clone Wars in live-action certainly has appeal. We only ever saw the events depicted in animation, so seeing Ewan McGregor decked out in armor in live-action would surely be fun to see for fans.

And it certainly wouldn’t be the first time we’d seen the animated universe of Star Wars appear in live-action. Rosario Dawson, of course, has appeared as Ahsoka Tano in live-action, her character was originally introduced in The Clone Wars series as well. The Ahsoka series brought several characters from the animated Rebels series into live-action as well.

It’s an interesting idea if for no other reason than such an idea would set a new live-action Obi-Wan story before the events of the series we already have. Part of the reason that the DIsney+ series worked chronologically was that it had been so long since prequel trilogy that Ewan McGregor was the right age for a story set about a decade prior to iStar Wars: A New Hope.

A story set earlier would likely mean de-aging McGregor via CGI. The actor says he’s more than willing to do that, but it would mean one of the most extensive uses of the technology we’ve seen to date. Traditionally that sort of CGI is used for only a few scenes or is limited to secondary characters. De-aging which would be in essentially every shot of a series or movie would be a first.

One thing that a live-action Clone Wars story would do, that Ewan McGregor also seems excited about, is that it would bring Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan together again. Christensen returned for flashback scenes in the Obi-Wan series and donned the Darth Vader mask as well, but seeing them be Jedi together again would be great.

That’s certainly something that a lot of fans would get behind. At this point, more live-action Obi-Wan is nothing more than theoretical. Still considering the first series was a success, it’s hard to imagine that another adventure for Obi-Wan isn’t at least being considered.

Before 2024 is over we’re going to sequels to two more Disney franchises, Moana and The Lion King. 2025's movie schedule is already looking quite strong for Disney with Marvel Studios set to make a return to multiple yearly releases. Here’s a look at everything Disney has announced including all the upcoming Marvel movies, the schedule of upcoming Star Wars movies, and more.

A Real Pain

Release Date: October 18, 2024

Written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain stars him alongside Kieran Culkin as cousins who reunite to our Poland as a way to honor their grandmother.

Moana 2

Release Date: November 27, 2024

In a surprising announcement, Disney revealed that a planned Moana series for Disney+ will instead be a theatrical movie. According to what we know about Moana 2, after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey into unknown waters. Dwayne Johnson will also return as Maui. The Moana 2 trailer revealed that our hero now has a little sister, so the stakes of this adventure have gone up.

Nightbitch

Release Date: December 6, 2024 (limited)

This new Searchlight project, based on the book of the same name, stars Amy Adams as a woman who recently became a stay-at-home mom and finds herself transforming into a dog. It’s a pretty wild premise, to be sure, but we know Nightbitch is a horror/comedy, so at least some of the plot's outlandishness is intentional.

Mufasa: The Lion King 

Release Date: December 20, 2024

The Lion King was a massive hit as both a traditionally animated film and as a technically impressive CGI remake. While that success meant several direct-to-video sequels for the original, it meant a CGI prequel for the remake. Mufasa: The Lion King will follow the life of Simba’s father, and it’s set to be directed by the great Barry Jenkins, so this one is going to be worth checking out. The Mufasa trailer revealed some new details about Mufasa’s story, including the fact that Mufasa is an outsider to the pride, putting a whole new spin on the relationship between Mufasa and Scar.

Captain America: Brave New World

Release Date: February 14, 2025

The fourth Captain America movie will be the first one not to star Chris Evans in the title role. Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson took on the mantle in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+, and he’ll take Cap back to the big screen in Captain America: Brave New World. The film will see the new Cap drawn into a race for a new element, adamantium, which is found inside the celestial body left behind in the wake of the Eternals, and yes, Harrison Ford’s Thunderbolt Ross will become the Red Hulk.

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Release Date: March 7, 2025

Disney's Snow White

Release Date: March 21, 2025

Before most people saw her in West Side Story, Rachel Zegler was cast in the live-action adaptation of Snow White. After the world saw that dance-filled remake, though, we could not wait to see this updated story. This one goes back to the original hit for Walt Disney Studios, and while we know this Snow White adaptation will make some key changes to the original story regarding the dwarfs, it will also include some new original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul of The Greatest Showman. Snow White’s release date was originally set for 2024 but the film was delayed a year. It now seems set to come out in 2025.

The Amateur

Release Date: April 11, 2025

This 20th Century Studios project will star Rami Malek as a CIA cryptographer who goes after the terrorists who killed his wife when his agency refuses to help.

Thunderbolts

Release Date: May, 2, 2025

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a proper MCU team-up movie but that will change in the summer of 2025 when the Thunderbolts* release date arrives. Thunderbolts* will bring back Florence Pugh’s Yelena, David Harbour’s Red Guardian, and Olga Kurylenko’s Taskmaster, all from Black Widow. The team will also include Wyatt Russell’s US Agent from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Hannah John Kamen’s Ghost from Ant-Man and the Wasp. Sebastian Stan’s Winter Soldier will act as the team leader, which means anything is possible.

Lilo & Stitch (Live-Action)

Release Date: May 23, 2025

Lilo & Stitch will be the latest in the long line of Disney animated films to get the remake treatment. The cast includes Maia Kealoha as Lilo, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong as Nani and Kaipot Dudoit as David, who will star alongside a CGI stitch.

Elio

Release Date: June 13, 2025

Pixar’s Elio is the story of an 11-year-old boy who gets transported across the galaxy and finds himself mistaken for an ambassador for the planet Earth. Newcomer Yonas Kibreab voices Elio, while Zoe Saldana voices the boy’s aunt. Originally Coco co-director Adrian Moloina was set to direct, but he was replaced by the team of Turning Red’s Dommee Shi and Madaline Sharafina after the film was delayed a full year. While some of Elio’s details have changed, the core story appears to be intact.

Fantastic Four

Release Date: July 25, 2025

The first family of comics will finally make its Marvel Cinematic Universe debut following years of speculation. On Valentine's Day 2024, the long-rumored main cast of Fantastic Four was finally confirmed. Pedro Pascal is Reed Richard, Vanessa Kirby is Sue Storm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach is Ben Grimm and Joseph Quinn will be Johnny Storm. Based on what we know about Fantastic Four, the movie is set in the 1960s, though apparently not in the world we know. Whether or not Robert Downey Jr., who is set to return to the MCU as Fantastic Four nemesis Doctor Doom, will make his first appearance here, is unclear.

Freakier Friday

Release Date: August 8, 2025

A sequel to Disney’s Freaky Friday remake seems to be something a lot of people wanted, and now, they’ll get it. The movie, officially titled Freakier Friday, will come out in 2025 and will see Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan return as the body-switching mother and child. The new film will see Lohan’s character as a mom, with The Acolyte’s Manny Jachinto playing her husband. Original film co-stars Mark Harmon and Chad Michael Murray will also be returning.

Tron: Ares

Release Date: October 10, 2025

The Tron franchise has had a rough time at the movies, and yet, the program refuses to end. The long anticipated, and long believed-dead third Tron movie, Ares, starring Jared Leto, recently completed filming. A trailer shown to fans at D23 confirmed that a large portion of the movie will take place in the real world, rather than the Grid. The score is set to be written by Nine Inch Nails.

Blade

Release Date: November 7, 2025

First revealed at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, we knew that Mahershala Ali would play Blade in the same instant we learned a Blade movie was even happening in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. At this point, that’s still basically all we know. Director Bassam Tariq recently left the film, causing a delay in production and release date, but the movie is still reportedly moving forward.

Zootopia 2

Release Date: November 26, 2025

After the first Zootopia made $1 billion at the box office, the sequel was only a matter of time. Previously confirmed for a 2025 release, in the summer of 2024 it was revealed that the movie will introduce reptile characters in the mammal city. The plot of Zootopia 2 will see Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde attempt to track down a snake named Gary, voiced by Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan. A sneak peek at D23 also revealed a location not seen in the previous film, Marsh Market.

 Avatar: Fire & Ash 

Release Date: December 19, 2025

The Avatar films have previously shown us the jungles and the oceans of the world of Pandora. We know Avatar: Fire and Ash will take us to a new biome, the volcanic home of the Na’Vi known as the Ash people. At D23 in 2024 the film’s title was officially revealed, seemingly hinting that Jake and Myteiri’s family will deal with some sort of cataclysm, as well as its aftermath.

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Release Date: January 16, 2026

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Release Date: February 13, 2026

Hoppers

Release Date: March 6, 2026

We don't know much about Hoppers yet beyond the fact that it will see a human transfer her consciousness to a robot beaver so that she may live among animals. It's a wild premise, but Pixar has done more with less before.

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Release Date: March 27, 2026

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Release Date: April 17, 2026

Avengers: Doomsday

Release Date: May 1, 2026

The MCU multiverse was born in the first season of Loki with the introduction of Jonathan Majors as Kang. With Marvel's decision to split from Jonathan Majors, this movie appeared to cease to exist, and it was only a matter of time before something new would be announced. That finally happened at SDCC in 2024 when Avengers: Doomsday was revealed in place of the previous film, starring a returning Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.

The Mandalorian & Grogu

Release Date: May 22, 2026

We haven't seen a new Star Wars project on the big screen since The Rise of Skywalker, and it seems the plan is that the first one we see in years will have started on Disney+. The Mandalorian & Grogu movie has been officially confirmed as the first new Star Wars movie we get, when it arrives in the summer of 2026.

Toy Story 5

Release Date: June 19, 2026

At D23 2024 we finally got some details about the fifth Toy Story movie that had been previously announced. Andrew Stanton, who co-wrote all the previous Toy Story films, will direct, as well as write the new movie. Among the Toy Story 5 details we have, we know the plot will revolve around the toys dealing with the growing importance of technology in their lives. Some 50 out-of-control Buzz Lightyear toys will also fit into the plot.

Moana (Live-Action)

Release Date: July 10, 2026

Knowing how successful live-action remakes of Disney movies are, we probably could have guessed that a live-action Moana would happen someday, but few probably expected it to happen so fast. Less than a decade after the animated hit was released, the live-action version is set to debut. Dwayne Johnson will reprise his role in the flesh as Maui. Auli'i Cravalho will not be back on screen, opening the door for another newcomer to make a splash, but the original Moana is involved as a producer.

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Release Date: July 24, 2026

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Release Date: August 14, 2026

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Release Date: September 18, 2026

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Release Date: November 6, 2026

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Release Date: November 25, 2026

The only thing we know for sure about this Disney Animation project is what it isn’t. It won’t be Frozen 3. At D23 in 2024 Disney Animation chief Jennifer Lee confirmed this would be an original animated film, but did not say anything more about the project.

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Release Date: December 18, 2026

After many years of confusion regarding the future of the Star Wars universe on the big screen, we finally received some details. At the recent Star Wars Celebration in London, three new movies were confirmed. One of them will see Daisy Ridley return as Rey in a film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. A second film will be directed by Dave Filoni and will act as a culmination of the current Disney+ series that he has produced. A third project, directed by James Mangold will tell the story of the first Jedi. An older project, written and directed by Taika Waititi is also still in development. Which of these projects this one will be is unknown.

Avengers: Secret Wars

Release Date: May 7, 2027

Secret Wars is one of the most popular comic crossover stories that Marvel has ever created, and so there’s already a lot of excitement surrounding a movie of the same name. Avengers: Secret Wars is set to be the official end of Phase Six of the MCU and The Multiverse Saga, but that’s really all we know at this point.

Frozen 3

Release Date: November 24, 2027

We’ve known for a while that Frozen 3 was in development at Disney, but fans will need to wait a bit longer to see it. The Frozen 3 release date for November 2027. In addition, at D23 Disney Animation head Jennifer Lee confirmed that the story is so big it will require two movies, though when we’ll see the second one is anybody’s guess.

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Release Date: December 17, 2027

With so many different Star Wars movies projects having been cancelled before they ever really happened, it’s impossible to even guess what movie this could be. It could be any of the previously mentioned projects, or it could be something that hasn’t even been revealed yet.

Avatar 4 

Release Date: December 21, 2029

James Cameron has said that parts of Avatar 4 were filmed alongside Avatar: The Way of Water and Avatar: Fire and Ash, but another massive production will need to get underway to finish out the five-movie cycle. One certainly hopes that it won’t take as long to happen as it did to make the first sequel.

Avatar 5 

Release Date: December 19, 2031

The final Avatar movie will finally arrive in 2028, assuming there are not more delays, and Cameron doesn’t get it in his head to write more sequels.

While all of this is, of course, subject to change, and there are a lot of “Untitled” movies we know literally nothing about, there’s plenty here that is likely to keep Disney on top of the box office for several more years to come. Continue below for a look back at recently released Disney films.

Previously Released

The First Omen

Release Date: April 5, 2024

A prequel to 1976's horror classic The Omen, the new film focused on an American woman working at a church in Rome who discovers a plot to bring about the Antichrist.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Release Date: May 10, 2024

The last Planet of the Apes trilogy was a major hit for Fox, and now that Fox is under the Disney umbrella it's time to start again. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes followed on the events of the previous trilogy, but was set many years later, and focused on a new generation of apes that have now taken control of the planet, and do battle with each other.

The Young Woman And The Sea

Release Date: May 31, 2024

Originally planned as a Disney+ movie, The Young Woman and the Sea was instead released in theaters. The film starred Daisy Ridley as Gertrude Ederle, the Olympic gold medalist who became the first woman to swim the English Channel.

Inside Out 2 

Release Date: June 14, 2024

Pixar has released a string of generally well-received original films in the last few years, nothing prepared us for the success of Inside Out 2. The movie became the highest grossing animated movie ever made.

Kinds Of Kindness

Release Date: June 21, 2024

The last time Emma Stone and Lanthimos got together it created Poor Things, a multiple Oscar winner, including Stone's second award for Best Actress. The new film is an anthology, telling theree different stories, one about a police officer reunited with his formerly missing wife, a tale about a woman looking for a somebody destines to become a spiritual leader, and a man without choices who tries to take control of his life.

Deadpool & Wolverine

Release Date: July 26, 2024

Nobody was quite sure what to expect when Deadpool made his way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What we got, despite it being a Disney movie, was a movie just as violent and vulgar as the character’s previous outings. Audiences loved it, making it the MCU’s first billion-dollar film in quite some time.

Alien: Romulus 

Release Date: August 16, 2024

The first entry from Disney in the storied Alien franchise set itself in between the first two films in the series, and by many estimates, it belongs up there with them in terms of quality as well. The movie followed a team looking to salvage valuables from a derelict space station, only to discover that something dangerous was there with them.

Between the inevitable release date changes and the number of “Untitled” films that are still waiting to be filed in, there’s still a lot of questions about just what Disney has in development. Keep checking back here as we’ll keep updating this as new details are revealed.

Giancarlo Esposito’s Moff Gideon has been one of the highlights of The Mandalorian on Disney+. The character was one that the actor was given almost complete freedom to create himself, That led to the fan-favorite actor him making one specific request of creators Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni. And I have to say, he was so right to ask for this creative detail.

Speaking at Los Angeles Comic Con (via People), Giancarlo Esposito revealed that when he was first brought on the first Star Wars series on Disney+, Filoni and Favreau were still very tight-lipped about the show, meaning that he didn’t have a great deal of direction as far as how to portray his character. Esposito did his own research, which resulted in one particular request regarding Moff Gideon’s wardrobe. The actor said…

I think we can all agree this was an excellent decision. It’s difficult to walk around wearing a cape and not look, and feel, larger than life. Giancarlo Esposito clearly saw this. He knew the cape would impact the way he carried himself on screen, and that was what he wanted.

Moff Gideon is one of the last vestiges of the old Empire. He’s a man who used to be important but now finds himself in a world that has moved on without him. Gideon still sees himself as important and carries himself that way. He’s dedicated to bringing back a world in which the Empire and he himself are at the center. That cape coveys all of that in a single look.

The Boys actor says he did go back and watch other characters in Star Wars while looking for inspiration for his own. Specifically, he looked to Peter Cushing, who played the first Grand Moff character, and of course, Darth Vader. Perhaps it was the way that Vader carried himself with a cape that inspired Moff Gideon’s look. Esposito continued…

While Giancarlo Esposito doesn’t credit David Prowse, the actor inside the Darth Vader costume, it’s clearly the way he carried himself that inspired the actor and likely led to Moff Gideon’s look. Though sounding like James Earl Jones would certainly help with the overall feeling of power in the character.

Whether we’ll get to see Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian again is unclear. He appeared to have died at the end of Mando Season 3, but the man previously tried to clone himself, and the actor has made it clear he’d be more than happy to return for the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie that is set for release next year. Hopefully, we'll see the School Daze actor play this role -- cape and all again.

Check out Giancarlo Esposito's performances as Moff Gideon by streaming The Mandalorian's three seasons with a Disney+ subscription. is done with Star Wars as a franchise, he'll be plenty busy with another as he'll debut in the upcoming Marvel movie Captain America: Brave New World early next year.

Jodie Turner-Smith played Aniseya, the mother of the sisters played by star Amandla Stenberg. The actress recalled being quite excited when Stenberg handed her a literal essay about her character so that the two would be on the same page regarding how she was planning to play the role. Turner-Smith also hyped up Stenberg while speaking with Glamour Magazine, praising the actress' dedication:

This is far from the first time that a person of color has received a torrent of hate following after cast in a major movie. Disney itself has seen a significant amount of this due to the decision to cast actresses like Halle Bailey and Rachel Zegler as live-action Disney Princesses. It’s happened outside the House of Mouse as well, and Jodie Turner-Smith wishes all studios would use their platforms to support the people going through it, rather than what they frequently do, which is stay silent. She continued…

The fact that Disney and Lucasfilm did largely stay quiet during The Acolyte’s issues is interesting because the company hasn’t always remained on the sidelines. Moses Ingram, who was part of the Obi-Wan series cast, received a fair amount of racist backlash as well. However, when that happened The official Star Wars social media accounts spoke out against the hate she was receiving.

Studios are obviously hesitant to wade into issues like this, because it has the potential to impact them financially, which is their ultimate motivation. However, the Queen & Slim star suggests that studios might discover that supporting these stars and standing actively against racism might be the more financially lucrative decision. She explained…

Since there is no indication this sort of behavior will be stopping anytime soon, studios will continue to have to decide how to handle such matters. In the meantime, Disney+ subscription. holders can still stream the sole season of The Acolyte.

A representative for Robert Watts confirmed to THR that he passed away in his sleep at his home in East Sussex, England on Monday, September 30. Fans took to social media around that time to pay tribute to the beloved filmmaker and his body of work. Days later, Mark Hamill took to Instagram to share some sweet photos of Watts, including one behind-the-scenes snapshot that appears to be from one of their ventures into the galaxy far, far away. As great as those pics were, it was Hamill’s sentimental message that was really touching:

To say the late producer helped craft some of the most influential films in the history of cinema would be an understatement. Before collaborating with George Lucas, Mr. Watts worked as a production manager on films like Bud Yorkin’s mystery romp Inspector Cluseau and Stanley Kubrick’s iconic science fiction feature, 2001: A Space Odyssey, which both released in 1968. Watts also served as a location manager on one of the 007 movies – Lewis Gilbert's 1967 flick You Only Live Twice.

The Alive producer rose to prominence, though, as a production manager on 1977’s Star Wars, serving as a driving force amid the film’s notably troubled production. Following the film’s success, Watts held the position of associate/co-producer on the sequels – The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. After the original trilogy ended, the Papillon production manager went on to serve in producing capacities on the first three Indiana Jones movies. Who Framed Roger Rabbit and An American Tail: Fievel Goes West were also among his credits.

I’m not surprised at all that Mark Hamill took the time to pay tribute to Robert Watts, considering he’s proven to have no problem giving someone their flowers. Earlier this year, Hamill praised comedian Bob Newhart after his passing, and paid tribute to James Earl Jones with a lovely message. Aside from memoralizing fellow stars, the retired Joker voice actor also speaks highly of co-stars during discussions. This past summer, for instance, Hamill praised Carrie Fisher’s performance as Princess Leia in the first SW movie.

As important as Mark Hamil, Harrison Ford and their cast members’ contributions to the Star Wars movies were, one can’t understate the importance of the work done by the crew. That’s why Robert Watts’ work should be greatly appreciated by fans of all generations, and I’d wager that it’ll surely be enjoyed for years to come.

On that note, you can stream the original three Star Wars films now using a Disney+ subscription.

Fans have spent years watching the Star Wars movies in order, with multiple generations growing up as more content was released. Those fans are looking forward to upcoming Star Wars movies and TV shows, while also continuing their nostalgic love for the franchise's past. And through the years there were at least 32 big comedic moments. Here they are in no particular, but be warned: spoiler alert for the movies and TV shows of the property.

"Laugh it up, Fuzzball." The Empire Strikes Back

Han Solo is one of the most beloved characters of the entire Star Wars franchise and is a scene-stealer with plenty of comedic moments. He is famously best friends with the Wookie Chewbacca, and they have some funny give and takes. That includes when Chewie was laughing at his buddy during an argument with Leia, prompting Harrison Ford's character to give this famous response.

Jar Jar's numb tongue, The Phantom Menace

Jar Jar Binks is an infamous character in Star Wars lore. When The Phantom Menace arrived in theaters back in 1999, some fans took umbrage with the Gungan's clown-like behavior throughout its runtime. But there were some genuinely funny moments, including when his long tongue became numb after accidentally getting it zapped by Anakin's podracer.

"I hate it when he does that", Attack of The Clones

During Attack of the Clones, we catch up with Anakin Skywalker after he's gotten older and is training to be a Jedi under Obi-Wan Kenobi. We quickly see the give and take of these two beloved characters, and it becomes clear that Hayden Christensen's character isn't one for rules. And after jumping out of Obi-Wan's speeder on Coruscant, Ewan McGregor's Jedi Master makes it seem like this is something that he's got a habit of doing.

Young Leia sassing her cousin.

Fans were psyched when it was revealed that Ewan McGregor was returning as Obi-Wan Kenobi in his own live-action series for Disney+. In that series, we meet a young version of Princess Leia, who is shown to be as resourceful and headstrong as the character made famous by the late actress Carrie Fisher. In the first episode, she has a funny scene with her cousin Niano Organa, and throws some serious shade in the process.

Everything Babu Frik did, The Rise of Skywalker

The Rise of Skywalker's ending might be controversial, as is the quality of the trilogy-ending blockbuster. But there are a few moments that moviegoing audiences seemed to really respond to, including the introduction of Babu Frik. This Anzellan droidsmith is adorable, and his little voice made for plenty of laugh-out-loud moments in the threequel.

Chewie almost eating a Porg, The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is arguably the most divisive chapter in the franchise, with some loving it and others taking umbrage with Rian Johnson's bold narrative choices. I personally love it, including the various comedic bits that were included. And when Rey and Chewie travel to Ach-To to find Luke, the Wookie cooks up a Porg... only to be met with looks of horror by the alien creatures watching him.

"Good job.", Attack of the Clones

Attack of the Clones' most epic scene is arguably during the epic colosseum sequence on Geonosis. It looks like Anakin, Padme, and Obi-Wan are doomed, and are about to be executed in front of a crowd of creatures. When his Padawan says they decided to "rescue him", Kenobi's sassy response is definitely a comedic high point of the movie.

BB-8's thumbs up, The Force Awakens

J.J. Abrams' The Force Awakens finally brought Star Wars back to movie theaters, to the joy of the rabid fanbase. While legacy characters were included, the story mostly focused on a trio of new heroes. But we also were treated to the adorable BB-8, who used a small torch to give Finn a thumbs up in one funny moment from the film.

Luke tossing his lightsaber, The Last Jedi

The ending of The Force Awakens, finally saw Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker appear, greeted by newcomer Rey on the planet Ach-To where he'd been isolating himself. The Last Jedi picks up on that exact moment, but Rian Johnson subverts expectations and sees the Jedi toss his lightsaber behind his back. While that moment was shocking it's also a funny moment that showed that the legacy character isn't what we'd been expecting.

"That's not how The Force Works", The Force Awakens

Each of the sequel trilogy movies focused on one of the OG heroes, and The Force Awakens was largely a Han Solo movie. He serves as a mentor to both Finn and Rey, while also trying to save his son Ben from the Dark Side. During the mission on Starkiller base, Han has to break it to John Boyega's hero, and the newcomer has no idea how The Force actually works.

"Congratulations, you're being rescued", Rogue One

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story made history as the first standalone project in the franchise, which directly connected to the events of A New Hope. We met a motley crew of ill-fated rebels, including Alan Tudyk's droid K-2SO. One of the droid's funniest comes when he's "rescuing" Jyn Erso in a brutal yet hilarious way.

Getting green milk from the source, The Last Jedi

Luke's portrayal as a recluse in The Last Jedi is definitely something that struck Star Wars fans when the movie was released back in 2017. Early in the film Rey follows him around Ach-To, and sees his strange lifestyle. That includes milking a creature known as the Thala-siren, and chugging some green milk immediately afterward.

Yoda messing with Luke, Empire Strikes Back 

During The Empire Strikes Back, which is arguably the strongest entry in the Star Wars franchise as a whole, Luke travels to Dagobah to train as a Jedi with Yoda. During this time the little green Jedi Master has plenty of funny moments, where he laughs at Mark Hamill's character or pokes fun at him for knowing so little about The Force.

Poe sassing Kylo Ren, The Force Awakens 

Kylo Ren is an intimidating character when he's introduced in The Force Awakens' opening sequence. Despite killing innocent people and stopping Poe's blaster with The Force, Oscar Isaac's pilot is still not quite intimidated. And when they come face to face, Poe takes the time to take the piss out of the situation and asks who should talk first.

When the droids thought the heroes were crushed, A New Hope

During the mission to rescue Princess Leia in A New Hope, the heroes famously find themselves in a trash compactor when trying to avoid Stormtroopers. They were nearly crushed to death before C-3PO used comms to communicate with Luke. But their sounds of joy are mistook for sounds of agony, in one particularly funny moment from the first Star Wars movie.

Shirtless Kylo Ren, The Last Jedi

During The Last Jedi, it's revealed that Rey and Kylo Ren have a mysterious connection through The Force, and are able to have full conversations despite being on entirely different planets. During one of these sequences, Adam Driver's villain is shirtless, and Rey has a funny reaction to seeing him half-dressed. The sequence also elicited some laughter from audiences, who were similarly surprised to see the villain without a shirt on.

"No, I’m sure he doesn’t like you at all. No, I don’t like you either", A New Hope

While R2-D2 and C-3PO are close friends (as far as droids go), they do a great deal of bickering throughout the years as well. Anthony Daniels' protocol droid was particularly savage during A New Hope when the droids are stranded on Tatooine. And that includes one funny line here where 3PO claims to not even like the R2 unit. Shots fired.

Finn trying to hold Rey's hand, The Force Awakens

Rey and Finn meet accidentally on Jakku early on during The Force Awakens' runtime. But when The First Order arrives looking for BB-8, the pair have to try to fight for survival. During this time Finn repeatedly tries to hold Rey's hand as they run, which seriously annoys the scavenger turned Jedi.

Han speaking shyriiwok, Solo

Ron Howard's Solo: A Star Wars Story revealed the title character's origin story and explained how he became the smuggler that fans know and love. Early on in the movie he and Chewbacca cross paths for the first time, where Han reveals he can speak shyriiwok aka the language of the Wookiees. And the entire sequence, including the sounds that come out of Alden Ehrenreich's mouth, is hilarious.

Ewoks worshipping C-3PO, Return of the Jedi

During Return of the Jedi, the rebels mount an assault on Endor to weaken the second Death Star. This mission puts them face to the furry creatures known as Ewoks. While C-3PO tries to translate their language for the heroes, the droid ends up being basically worshipped by the furry creatures.

Chewbacca being a sore loser, A New Hope

During A New Hope, Chewbacca quickly became a fan favorite character for fans. One of the many reasons why is the fact that the hulking Wookiee is a sore loser like so many of us. As such, it's a good idea to "let the Wookie win" in Holochess.

"Who's scruffy looking?", Empire Strikes Back 

During Empire Strikes Back, we catch up with the Rebels sometime after the events of A New Hope. While on the snowy planet of Hoth, Han Solo and Leia Organa get into a number of arguments. And when Carrie Fisher's character calls him a "scruffy looking nerf herder", his look of offense is comedy gold.

Stormtroopers avoiding Kylo Ren, The Force Awakens

While Darth Vader was a stoic and terrifying force in the original Star Wars trilogy, Adam Driver's Kylo Ren is introduced as the opposite. In fact, his anger often gets the best of him, leading to destructive temper tantrums. And during The Force Awakens, two Stormtroopers are hilariously seen avoiding one of these outbursts.

"No, no you will die." 

Legendary actor Ian McDiarmid played Palpatine in all three of the Star Wars trilogies, with the last one clocking in after somehow Palpatine returned in The Rise of Skywalker. McDiarmid has some iconic, over-the-top line readings as the Sith Lord, but this one to Mace Windu tends to make fans laugh for the wrong reasons.

A Stormtrooper bonks his head, A New Hope

This one is perhaps the most famous blunder of the entire franchise. Fans noticed during a scene in A New Hope, a Stormtrooper accidentally hits his head on a door on the Death Star. And no matter how many times I've seen it, it still makes me laugh.

Rey "feels" The Force, The Last Jedi

During The Last Jedi, Rey seeks Jedi training from Luke Skywalker while he's hiding in Ach-To. He tells her to "reach out" to reach The Force, and she takes this too literally. Then he tickles her hand with a leaf and convinces her she's feeling The Force.

Anakin hates sand, Attack of the Clones

This one has become a punch line, and not on purpose. During Attack of the Clones, Anakin and Padme are reconnecting, when he infamously talks about hating sand. And it's a line that fans love to poke fun at.

C-3PO gets turned into a battle droid, Attack of the Clones

C-3PO is a solid source of comedic relief throughout the Star Wars franchise, and Attack of the Clones was no exception. Especially in the scenes set on Geonosis, where his body and head were separated and mixed with a battle droid.

"We're all fine here now, thank you. How are you?", A New Hope

All sorts of shenanigans happen in A New Hope while Han and Luke are attempting to rescue Leia from the first Death Star. While in disguise, Han ends up on the radio with some Empire forces, in an attempt to talk his way out of the situation. And what follows is a hilariously awkward line by Harrison Ford.

"The ability to speak does not make you intelligent," The Phantom Menace

Liam Neeson's Qui-Gon Jinn offers lots of words of wisdom during his debut appearance in The Phantom Menace. But he also gets a few chuckles, especially after meeting Jar Jar Binks for the first time and insulting the Gungan's intelligence.

Han being confused out of carbonite, Return of the Jedi

The opening mission of Return of the Jedi sees the group trying to save Han Solo, successfully freeing him from carbonite. But he's super out of it and basically blind, creating plenty of funny moments. Plus his dialogue with Luke about the group's misfortune is the chef's kiss.

Leia is not a committee, Empire Strikes Back 

Leia and Han are bickering through much of Empire Strikes Back, starting at the Rebel Base on Hoth. And then trying to escape on the Millennium Falcon, Han shuts down the debate by saying there's no time to discuss their plan of action by committee. And the Princess of Alderaan was not pleased.

Fans who spent their lives watching the Star Wars movies in order have seen more and more of Han, thanks to his role in the sequel trilogy as well as Solo: A Star Wars Story. But there are the big moments that I think might be the most iconic. Here they are, in no particular order. And beware for Star Wars newbies: here is your official spoiler alert.

"I Know"

Han and Leia's love story is arguably the most significant in the entire Star Wars franchise, and fans got to see things really progress in Empire Strikes Back. And every fan remembers Han's iconic response after Leia tells him she loves him... right before he ends up frozen in carbonite.

Saving Luke on Hoth

While Luke is a Jedi and the Star Wars franchise's biggest hero, he needs to be rescued a number of times throughout the franchise, usually by Han. One of which happens on the snowy planet Hoth, with the rebel famously putting Luke inside a dead Tauntaun. Good thing he was there, or our hero would have perished before ever training with Yoda.

"Its true. All of it."

When the sequel trilogy was beginning, fans delighted in new footage of Harrison Ford's Han Solo. He serves as a mentor to Rey and Finn throughout The Force Awakens, reclaiming the Millennium Falcon in the process. And one particularly magical moment from that film happens when he confirms that all the legends about Jedi, Rebels, and The Force were true.

Shooting first.

This one is a bit of a hot topic issue among Star Wars fans. The conversation about if Han Solo shot first during his conflict with Greedo in A New Hope continues to rage on, with even George Lucas weighing in. I'm among the contingency that thinks he did indeed shoot first, and it only makes me love him more.

"That’s not how The Force works."

Han ends up dispensing a bunch of wisdom throughout The Force Awakens, to both Finn and Rey. When The Resistance is mounting its attack on Starkiller Base, Finn says he intends to break in by using "The Force." And Han's exasperated response is thoroughly delightful.

"190 years old? You look great!"

While Solo struggled at the box office, it helped to offer some backstory for the beloved title character. That includes seeing the first meeting of Han and Chewbacca, and watching as their bond grew throughout their first mission together. And Han's shocked response after learning Chewie's age is definitely a comedic point.

Winning the Millennium Falcon

While Han is famously the owner of the Millennium Falcon, it's revealed in dialogue that he actually won the ship from Lando Calrissian in a game of Sabacc. When Solo: A Star Wars Story arrived in theaters in 2018, we finally got to see it happen. Solo's ending showed that lucky game, a moment in the franchise's story.

"Never tell me the odds."

This is definitely one of Han Solo's most known quotes. He utters this statement to C-3PO in Empire Strikes Back, after the protocol droid tells him how slim the odds are of them surviving an asteroid field. Score one point for the nerf herder.

Using Chewie's Bowcaster

Throughout the Star Wars franchise, Han is typically shown using his signature blaster, which has taken out a number of enemies over the years. But during The Force Awakens, he decides to borrow Chewbacca's bowcaster. And it turns out he really likes the explosive power of the Wookiee's weapon.

"I've got a bad feeling about this."

Over the years, this statement has become a common trope within the Star Wars franchise. Various characters have expressed concern about their circumstances while repeating this line, both in live-action and in animation. And Han Solo was one of the first to say it, after he and the rest of Leia's rescue party end up trapped in a trash compactor on the Death Star.

Trying to help Kylo Ren before his death

Fans everywhere were shook when Han Solo was killed in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, especially because it was at the hands of his son aka Kylo Ren. But he displayed a moving act of parenthood by trying to get through to him one more time, even in a dangerous place like Starkiller Base. And who can forget how Leia knew thanks to her connection with The Force?

Becoming a Rebel leader

While he started out as a scoundrel character, the war against The Empire eventually ends up inspiring Han Solo. By the time Return of the Jedi happens, he becomes a full blown General, and leads several key missions. But don't worry, he still has the same swagger.

Battling Boba Fett fresh out of carbonite. 

Han Solo has a rude awakening when he's taken out of carbonite by Leia in Return of the Jedi. They're immediately re-captured by Jabba the Hutt, and is sent to the infamous Sarlacc pit. During the battle he's somehow able to put up a fight, and seemingly kills Boba Fett in the process.

Disguising himself as a Stormtrooper

Han Solo is a smuggler by trade, and only becomes a General of The Rebels basically by accident. But his skills are immediately useful in A New Hope, while Obi-Wan and Luke travel to the Death Star to save Princess Leia. That includes the idea of disguising himself and Luke as Stormtroopers.

“It’s the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs… She’s fast enough for you, old man.”

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker hire Han Solo and Chewbacca to take them on their mission during A New Hope's famous cantina sequence. But this motley crew didn't have immediate chemistry, and there was some question about how fast the Millennium Falcon was. And Han's response is just one of his many quotable lines.

The Kessel Run

While we heard about The Kessel Run when A New Hope hit theaters in 1977, it would be decades before we actually got to see that referenced event. That occurred thanks to Ron Howard's prequel Solo: A Star Wars Story, and it was a pretty wild show of piloting and luck. No wonder he talked about it all the time.

“Don’t everybody thank me at once."

Han's partnership with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker really hits the ground running in A New Hope. They have to flee on the Falcon out of Tatooine, only barely escaping by jumping to Hyper Space at the right time. He just doesn't get the thunderous applause he was expecting from the rest of the group.

Shooting the Death Star intercom

While it was a good idea for Han and Luke to disguise themselves as Stormtroopers aboard the Death Star, it doesn't all go as planned. Eventually the Empire gets wise, and after trying to quell their fears on an intercom, he eventually decides to just shoot the thing. Pretty iconic.

Trying to shoot Darth Vader himself

We're introduced to Han's old friend Lando Calrissian in The Empire Strikes Back, but he quickly betrays him and the rest of the Rebels. When they're ambushed by Darth Vader and his forces, he tries to blast the Sith Lord himself, but unfortunately his blaster is taken away, and they're taken into captivity.

“Who’s scruffy-looking?”

Early on during Empire Strikes Back, Han and Leia are having a number of arguments. During one of them, Carrie Fisher's character calls him a "scruffy-looking nerf herder." And Han's response and look of pure offense is a pretty hilarious moment for the character.

Reuniting with Leia

The Force Awakens began the sequel trilogy, and picked up on our beloved legacy characters decades after the events of Return of the Jedi. We find out that Leia and Han have split up, and that their son's turn to the Dark Side pulled them apart. Their final scene together is a touching and memorable scene, one that happened shortly before their son killed him on Starkiller Base.

The battle on Endor

Taking down the second Death Star is a two-part plan, one that includes an attack on the Forrest Moon of Endor. Han leads this assault, and takes down a number of enemies in the process. And throughout it all Leia is there as a partner.

“Chewie, we’re home.”

Star Wars: The Force Awakens was a huge hit, with fans thrilled to catch up with OGs like Han Solo. His entrance in the film saw Han and Chewie boarding a previously lost Millennium Falcon. And the line delivered by Harrison Ford has it happens is a shot of pure nostalgia.

Saving Luke on the Death Star

In A New Hope, Han originally refuses to engage in the final battle to destroy the Death Star. But in the end he's a good guy, and arrives just in time to save Luke's life. And that's why the franchise's hero was able to land the final shot and win the day.

His reaction to learning about Luke and Leia being sinlings

The reveal that Luke and Leia are siblings has been a point of discussion among Star Wars fans for years. I mean, just look at the poster for A New Hope or their kiss in Empire Strikes Back. That's what makes Han's totally confused expression after learning the truth on Endor so perfect.

Escaping Corellia

While Solo was a box office disappointment, it offers some new context and history for its title character. And in the movie's first scene, we watch as Alden Ehrenreich manages to escape the planet Corellia by the skin of his teeth. Unfortunately, he had to leave Qi'ra behind.

“Watch your mouth, kid, or you're going to find yourself floating home.”

There are plenty of speed bumps along the way of A New Hope's big mission, with its colorful group of characters forced to lean on each other. Through this Han is flexing his ego a bit, and isn't here for Luke's attitude and backsass. And he even threatens to kick him out into space in the process.

"Laugh it up, Fuzzball."

Chewbacca and Han Solo have a hilarious friendship, one that is central to the Star Wars franchise as a whole. At multiple times during the franchise Chewie laughs at his friend, with Han telling the Wookiee to "laugh it up."

Surviving the Rathtars

When we meet Han in The Force Awakens, he and Chewie are transporting terrifying alien creatures known as Rathtars. But when old enemies pop up, Rey and Finn free them and all chaos ensues. And Han survives with style, albeit with a few close calls.

Shooting Beckett first

While the argument about who shot first has raged on for years, most fans think he did in fact kill Greedo. This seemed to get more evidence in Solo: A Star Wars Story, where the title character kills Woody Harrelson's Tobias Beckett. There's no debating what went own there.

"I don't know, fly casual."

In Return of the Jedi, our beloved group of heroes have to fly past the second Death Star in order to get onto Endor. When Chewie asks Harrison Ford's character what they're going to do, he says simply to "fly casual." You know, because that's a thing.

Helping Ben find the Light Side

While Han Solo died in The Force Awakens, Harrison Ford would go on to play the role one more time. Halfway through the film, Kylo Ren has a vision of his father, who helps convince him to return to the Light Side. And it works, with Ben Solo joining Rey in the final battle against Palpatine. While Han isn't a Force user, he still has a way to influence his loved ones after his death.