The Mandalorian’s Biggest Sin New Star Wars Report Fixes

The way Star Wars fans engage with the franchise has shifted in recent years. Previously, they would camp out for movie tickets, but now they stay up late to catch new episodes of The Mandalorian on Disney+. This shift in viewing habits may have a lasting impact, and a new report reveals that Lucasfilm is leaning heavily into the small screen format, even as they prepare for their first movie release in years.

The Book of Boba Fett, the first live-action Star Wars series to follow The Mandalorian on Disney+, is a spinoff that focuses on the fan-favorite bounty hunter. Initially, many viewed it as an unnecessary addition that merely included a vital chapter in The Mandalorian's story. However, recent information suggests that it could become just as significant as its predecessor.

A recent report from MakingStarWars.net detailed rumors about upcoming Lucasfilm projects, including The Mandalorian Season 4. With the Writer's Guild of America's union contract set to expire in May, many production companies are bracing for a potential writer's strike. As a precaution, production on the fourth season of The Mandalorian is already underway. However, that's not the most exciting piece of news.

According to the report, crew members are also revamping certain elements of Boba Fett's storyline, such as the cockpit of his Slave 1 ship and his iconic armor. This has sparked rumors that a second season of The Book of Boba Fett has been confirmed, and both series will be in production concurrently.

This news comes at an opportune time for fans, as The Mandalorian Season 3 is set to debut soon. Fans are realizing that any re-watches of the series in preparation must also include the episodes of The Book of Boba Fett that follow the adventures of Mando, Grogu, and even Luke Skywalker. In a particularly crucial episode, Grogu must choose between his Jedi training and his life as an adopted Mandalorian, ultimately choosing Mando.

The news that Boba Fett's armor is getting refurbished is great news for fans, as it likely means the return of the bounty hunter in some capacity. If this is in fact for pre-production on The Book of Boba Fett Season 2, it could change the trajectory of the show. Currently, it's viewed as a one-off miniseries to fill the gap between The Mandalorian Season 3 and 4. However, a second season could solidify it as a staple of Star Wars TV and make it more of a sister show to The Mandalorian.

Although The Book of Boba Fett may have received criticism simply for not being The Mandalorian, a second season could give it its own unique identity and make it an essential chapter for fans during their rewatch sessions. Rewatching Star Wars content is an important ritual for fans, and The Book of Boba Fett has yet to prove itself as a must-watch series.

Fans don't have to wait long for more Star Wars content, as The Mandalorian Season 3 is set to premiere on March 1, 2023, on Disney+.