Ever feel like Disney is putting Star Wars on the back burner while Marvel seems to get all the spotlight?
You’re not alone. Since 2020, it’s become pretty clear that while Star Wars keeps delivering series after series on Disney+, Marvel is out there with not only TV shows but also blockbuster films, all lined up with detailed plans through the next decade.
It begs the question: Is Disney prioritizing Marvel over Star Wars?
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1. Star Wars Projects (Post-2020 and Beyond)
Since 2020, Star Wars has largely shifted its focus to streaming, primarily through Disney+. The most notable releases include:
- The Mandalorian (Season 2) – Premiered in late 2020
- The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
- The Bad Batch Season 1 (2021)
- Star Wars: Visions (2021)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
- Andor (2022)
- Tales of the Jedi (2022)
- The Mandalorian (Season 3)
- Ahsoka (2023)
Between 2020 and 2023, these releases have primarily expanded the Star Wars universe on Disney+, catering to long-time fans and introducing new storylines.
Looking ahead, 2024 promises even more, with The Acolyte already captivating audiences since its June release and The Skeleton Crew potentially arriving by year’s end.
While several films have been teased, including projects from directors like Taika Waititi and James Mangold, there’s still uncertainty in the Star Wars cinematic landscape.
No official release dates have been set, which leaves fans wondering when they’ll see the Galaxy on the big screen again.
So far, most of what we’ve gotten from Star Wars has been TV series on Disney+.
It feels like Disney is leaning heavily on Disney+ for Star Wars content, rather than bringing these stories to the big screen like fans expected.
However, focusing on Disney+ is fine with me, but when we compare the number of Star Wars projects to Marvel series, it’s clear that Star Wars still has a long way to go to catch up with the Marvel superhero lineup.
With all of that, I think Disney is definitely prioritizing Marvel over Star Wars.
2. Marvel Projects
Marvel has also been incredibly active since 2020, with numerous releases across both film and television. Major projects include:
- WandaVision (2021)
- Loki (2021)
- Black Widow (2021)
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
- Eternals (2021)
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
- Ms. Marvel (2022)
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
- Secret Invasion (2023)
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
When you compare this to Star Wars, it’s clear Marvel is moving at a faster pace.
While Star Wars has a few upcoming series like The Skeleton Crew, and the return of The Mandalorian in theaters, Marvel’s roadmap is much more fleshed out with major films like Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027).
It feels like Marvel has a clear path, while Star Wars is still trying to figure out its cinematic future.
Why Star Wars Isn’t Getting the Same Attention
It’s not that Disney isn’t invested in Star Wars—after all, the massive success of The Mandalorian proves they know how to create hits.
But when you look at Marvel, the key difference seems to be leadership. Marvel has Kevin Feige, whose vision ensures that every project ties into the larger narrative.
For example, Spider-Man: No Way Home and Loki set the groundwork for Marvel’s next phase—the multiverse—and it’s all interconnected.
Star Wars, on the other hand, has amazing stories but doesn’t seem to follow that same cohesive structure.
Each series, while well-made, often feels like it exists to serve the characters in that particular show, rather than feeding into a larger, interconnected saga.
Instead of a unified direction like Marvel, Star Wars projects often feel more like isolated pieces that don’t connect the way fans might expect or hope.