WhileStar Wars’latest TV show,Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, functions as something of a standalone, there is still quite a bit of potential for season 2 - shouldStar Warsmake it happen.Skeleton Crew’s castis almost entirely composed of brand-new characters, particularly its ensemble of four children - Wim, Neel, Fern, and KB - and their unlikely ally, a mysterious scoundrel named Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law).Skeleton Crew’s storyis vastly different from anythingStar Warshas ever pursued before, as it follows these children getting lost within the greater galaxy.
Despite these unique cast and story elements,Skeleton Crew’s timelineis still rooted inThe Mandalorianera, creating the opportunity for more story development to take place. This begs the question ofSkeleton Crewseason 2 happening or not with a story that perhaps weaves itself even more into the era it’s set within, or simply carries the story of its first installment even further. Here’s everything we know aboutSkeleton Crewseason 2 so far, as well as the likelihood of it being made.
Skeleton Crew Was Pitched As A One-&-Done, Single Season
Season 2 Was Not In The Original Plans
The first thing we know aboutSkeleton Crew’s future is that it wasn’t originally intended to receive a second installment.Creators Jon Watts and Christopher Ford actually pitched the idea as a movie initially, long before the Disney+ era ofStar Warsstorytelling was established, and it has since transformed into the TV show that it is today. This means that plans forSkeleton Crewseason 2 are already limited heading into the future. This, however, doesn’t make season 2 impossible for thisStar Warsadventure.
There Do Seem To Be Some Hopes For Skeleton Crew Season 2
There’s A Lot Of Storytelling Potential
As is the case with just about any TV series, there is still hope forSkeleton Crewseason 2, especially with what this TV show is expected to cover over the course of its run. With an emphasis onpirates inStar Wars,there’s really no shortage of storytelling space thatSkeleton Crewcan push into. Pirates have shown up inStar Warsstories for decades, in live-action, animation, comics, and more, which means there’s a lot of potential for enriching the lore more by perhaps expanding more into these pirates based on how the children’s story unfolds.
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The timeline ofSkeleton Crewcould also raise the possibility of the series moving forward with season 2. Should Lucasfilmdesire to weave another story deeper into the fabric ofThe Mandalorianera, perhaps to tell stories meant for other projects ofStar Wars’New Republic erathat are no longer happening, thenSkeleton Crewcould be the place to do so in a creative way. Recently, the show’s creators made some intriguing comments that, when combined with a milestone the show surpassed, could hint a second season is on the way.
In an interview withCollider, Jon Watts and Christopher Ford were asked whetherSkeleton Crewseason 2 was possible and, more importantly, what kind of story it would tell. In response, Watts and Ford had this to say:
“We 100% have an idea for a second season and know what we would do. We have a built-in ticking clock of the kids and their age… So, we would be writing towards that.You’ll be growing up with the kids… It would be something like a three-to-four-year time jump to make sense."
The creators compared this approach toStranger Things, insisting thatSkeleton Crewseason 2 - should it happen - would not pick up a day or two after the conclusion of season 1. This is certainly a smart move, especially with how quickly children around the ages ofSkeleton Crew’s cast can grow up. Beyond these more specific details provided, it is simply an exciting update thatSkeleton Crewseason 2 could happen. Jon Watts and Christopher Ford clearly have a potential idea mapped out, and withSkeleton Crewrecently ranking highest on Disney+’s charts, the future looks bright
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Cast
Skeleton Crew follows four ordinary children who become lost in the expansive Star Wars galaxy. As they navigate unfamiliar worlds and the challenges they present, the group endeavors to find their way back to their home planet, undertaking a journey across the iconic Star Wars universe.
