2024 has been a roller‑coaster for the Star Wars franchise. Disney+ delivered the critically lauded series *Maul – Shadow Lord*, while the theatrical release *The Mandalorian and Grogu* is on track to become the lowest‑grossing Star Wars movie ever. Meanwhile, the Lucasfilm Museum of Narrative Arts announced a September opening for its first cinematic exhibit, *Star Wars in Motion*.

Maul – Shadow Lord earns near‑perfect Rotten Tomatoes score

The new Disney+ series *Maul – Shadow Lord* has captured critics’ attention, achieving a near‑perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes, according to the source. lead actor Sam Witwer confirmed that production on a second season is already underway, promising a short interval between installments.

The Mandalorian and Grogu projected as lowest‑grossing Star Wars film

Despite high expectations, the theatrical outing *The Mandalorian and Grogu* is expected to finish as the poorest‑performing Star Wars box‑office entry, even trailing the 2018 flop *Solo: A Star Wars Story*, as reported by the source. the underperformance raises concerns about audience fatigue and the franchise’s cinematic strategy.

Star Wars in Motion exhibit opens Sep 22 at Lucasfilm Museum

The Lucasfilm Museum of Narrative Arts revealed its inaugural cinematic exhibition, *Star Wars in Motion*, slated for a September 22 launch to coincide with “May the Fourth.” The show will feature vehicle designs,props, and illustrations from the original six episodes, alongside broader storytelling artifacts such as sculptures, paintings, and comics, according to the source.

Will Season 2 of Maul arrive before the next Disney+ slate?

While Sam Witwer’s comments suggest a rapid turnaround for *Maul – Shadow Lord* Season 2, the exact release window remains unclear. The source does not provide a definitive date, leaving fans to wonder whether the sequel will debut before Disney+ rolls out its next batch of Star Wars content.

How will the museum exhibit affect franchise merchandising?

The upcoming *Star Wars in Motion* exhibit could boost merchandise sales tied to the showcased artifacts, yet the source offers no data on projected revenue or partnership details. Observers will be watching ticket sales and related product launches for early signals.