Summary
New Disney+ viewership data concerningStar Wars’first live-action TV show,The Mandalorian, proves that season 4 has to happen, despite its upcoming movie.The Mandalorianseason 4never used to have a question mark attached to it, as creator and executive producerJon Favreau had scripts for season 4completed back in 2022. FollowingThe Mandalorianseason 3 and the 2023 Hollywood strikes, however,Star Warsdecided to take a new and bold direction by announcingThe Mandalorian & Grogumovie, which left season 4’s fate up in the air.
Star Warsstill has yet to say anything aboutThe Mandalorianseason 4, but the longer time goes on without an announcement, the less likely it seems, especially asStar Warsfocuses on the franchise’s movie future. Despite this,The Mandaloriancast and crew alikeseem to be holding out hope for another season, as do eager viewers who have enjoyedDin DjarinandGrogu’s episodic adventures. Now that new data has revealed something major about this TV show, it seems bothStar Warsand Disney+ alike will also needThe Mandalorianseason 4 more than they think.
When Each Season Of The Mandalorian Came Out & When They Were Filmed
The Mandalorian premiered in 2019 and has since run for three seasons. Here’s when each season was released, and when were they all filmed.
The Mandalorian Is Disney Plus' Biggest Original Series
New Viewership Data Confirms it Has the Most Watch Hours
It was confirmed by Disney ahead of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event thatThe Mandalorianis the most-watched Disney+ original series, which is a huge feat considering how many original TV shows Disney+ has developed and released since its launch in 2019.Star Warsalone has now released six live-action TV shows, with a seventh on the way later this year, in addition to various animated TV shows. With many other series having been developed for the platform, including Marvel’s TV shows, being the most-watched is an incredible accomplishment forThe Mandalorian.
This is especially important forThe Mandalorianfollowing season 3, which wasn’t as well-received as its first two seasons. It proves thatviewers are still willing to tune in and continue watching it even with a season that many have considered to be weaker, which shows just how dedicated the audience of this show has become. This makes season 4 even more important to pursue, as audience demand is a major factor - but the importance of season 4 goes beyond that for bothStar Warsand Disney+.
Without Season 4, Disney Plus Loses Its Flagship Show
The Mandalorian Cannot Afford to End Here
While Star Wars still has other TV shows in the works, including sophomore seasons for at least two of them, none have nearly the same strength of branding as The Mandalorian does.
IfStar Warsdoesn’t move ahead withThe Mandalorianseason 4, then Disney+ will be losing its flagship TV show, without anything else to take its place. WhileStar Warsstill has other TV shows in the works, including sophomore seasons for at least two of them, none have nearly the same strength of branding asThe Mandaloriandoes. This will hurt Disney+ in the long run, unless they continue to move ahead with at least one more season ofThe Mandalorian.
Upcoming Star Wars Shows: Story, Casts & Everything We Know
Several exciting Star Wars TV shows are set to be released on Disney+ in the coming years from the realm of both live-action and animation.
Both Disney Plus & Star Wars Need The Mandalorian Season 4
The TV Show is Too Important to Give Up
The fact of the matter is that both Disney+ andStar WarsneedThe Mandalorianseason 4 to happen. Disney+ cannot afford to lose the show that has since come to define its streaming platform, andStar Warscannot afford to lose its most successful TV show. WhileAndormay be its most critically acclaimed, it simply does not perform as well asThe Mandaloriandoes. Even more concerning is the fact thatStar Warshas few future TV projects on its radar; it needsThe Mandalorianseason 4 to keep its TV momentum going.
Of course,Star Warsis in a strange spot now, becauseThe Mandalorian & Grogumakes it difficult to determine what story season 4 would possibly cover. AnotherThe Book of Boba Fett-type situation would harm the show further, in that having an information gap between season 3 and season 4 that can only be resolved by watchingThe Mandalorian & Grogumay confuse those who are only familiar with the TV show alone. Despite this,Star Warswill have to find a way, becauseThe Mandalorianseason 4 simply has to happen one day.
The Mandalorian
Cast
Released on June 10, 2025 The Mandalorian follows a lone gunfighter navigating the galaxy’s outer reaches after the Galactic Empire’s fall. As a skilled bounty hunter, he operates in a lawless universe, undertaking various missions on the fringes of the New Republic’s territories.
