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'Star Wars' Fans Shocked: Second Season Of Disney+ Series Must Do With A Much Smaller Budget!
The new season of Ahsoka has a smaller budget, yet the storyline remains ambitious and captivating for audiences.
The second season of Ahsoka has officially wrapped, but not everything behind the scenes is as lavish as before. As production in Los Angeles has just concluded, it became clear that Lucasfilm has dug less deep into their pockets for the new season compared to the first eight episodes.
Lead actress Rosario Dawson recently appeared at Comic-Con Scotland, where she shared some new details about the series. She mentioned that her last shoots were alongside Hayden Christensen, who is reprising his role as Anakin Skywalker. The actor previously played a prominent role in the first season, and his return has been officially confirmed since the spring.
According to Dawson, Ahsoka will have a smaller budget than the first season, which at that time cost over 100 million dollars. How the savings were exactly achieved remains unclear, but insiders point to the reuse of existing sets and scenery. However, it seems that the creative direction or scope of the story is not being adjusted.
Alongside Dawson and Christensen, several regular cast members are returning, although it is still uncertain how significant their roles will be. Lucasfilm keeps the substantive details well hidden, but it is expected that the new season will further elaborate on the events surrounding Thrawn's downfall and connect to the broader Star Wars storyline on Disney+.
The second season consists of eight episodes and is expected to debut on Disney+ in 2026. Despite the budget cuts, interest remains high. Fans especially hope that the relationship between Ahsoka and her former master Anakin will be explored further this time around.
Lead actress Rosario Dawson recently appeared at Comic-Con Scotland, where she shared some new details about the series. She mentioned that her last shoots were alongside Hayden Christensen, who is reprising his role as Anakin Skywalker. The actor previously played a prominent role in the first season, and his return has been officially confirmed since the spring.
Lower Costs, Same Ambition
According to Dawson, Ahsoka will have a smaller budget than the first season, which at that time cost over 100 million dollars. How the savings were exactly achieved remains unclear, but insiders point to the reuse of existing sets and scenery. However, it seems that the creative direction or scope of the story is not being adjusted.
Alongside Dawson and Christensen, several regular cast members are returning, although it is still uncertain how significant their roles will be. Lucasfilm keeps the substantive details well hidden, but it is expected that the new season will further elaborate on the events surrounding Thrawn's downfall and connect to the broader Star Wars storyline on Disney+.
Continuation In 2026 On Disney+
The second season consists of eight episodes and is expected to debut on Disney+ in 2026. Despite the budget cuts, interest remains high. Fans especially hope that the relationship between Ahsoka and her former master Anakin will be explored further this time around.
