Star Wars Horror Movie on the Horizon, Andor Creator Teases

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Summary

  • Star Wars may soon embrace horror genre per Tony Gilroy, offering new and thrilling experiences for fans.
  • Flanagan seeks to add Star Wars horror film to Midnight Mass/Haunting of success, expanding franchise’s offerings.
  • Star Wars could venture into R-rated territory, mirroring adult-focused projects seen in the MCU.

Over the course of many years, enthusiasts of the Star Wars franchise have frequently expressed a desire to explore different genres within the franchise, with horror being a popular choice among them.

As stated by Tony Gilroy, the showrunner of “Andor”, there’s a good chance fans may see their desires fulfilled soon, as he has previously contemplated the prospect of additional genre-blending “Star Wars” projects. This even includes proposing a horror-themed installment within the iconic franchise.

He recently hinted at the potential return of a horror-themed “Star Wars” movie. In an interview with Business Insider during the London premiere of Andor’s second season, Gilroy stated, “Apparently, they are indeed working on it. I believe so. Yes, I think that project is underway.

Gilroy humorously mentioned his past musings about a three-camera sitcom concept for the show, implying that sometimes such improvisation doesn’t resonate well with the “Star Wars” fanbase.

Discussing the triumph of the series ‘Andor’ and its distinctive break from the traditional ‘Star Wars’ format, Gilroy expressed his belief that “with a talented creator, an opportune moment, and the perfect atmosphere… there are no limitations to what can be achieved.

Could Disney Actually End Up Releasing An R-Rated Star Wars Movie?

Though there might have been proposals for horror projects within Lucasfilm in the past, it’s widely believed that Disney, being a company centered around family-friendly franchises, would hesitate to introduce one that could potentially lose a significant portion of their audience due to its frightening nature.

The triumph of Deadpool and Wolverine has demonstrated that even extensive franchises like the MCU can cater to R-rated entertainment for a wide range of viewers. Consequently, Disney may now be less reluctant to explore new audience demographics compared to earlier times. In fact, even in their television productions, Daredevil: Born Again appears to be embracing the violence reminiscent of the Netflix era more than what many had anticipated.

Historically, the Star Wars franchise has been known for its child-oriented content compared to Marvel, which boasts a wide variety of mature spin-offs, such as The Punisher and Werewolf by Night. Most recently, Lucasfilm introduced Skeleton Crew, a family-friendly TV series centered around a group of youngsters adrift in space within the Star Wars universe.

In a different phrasing, Andor explores a more grown-up perspective of the Star Wars universe, delving into themes such as prison labor, torture, and violent uprisals. On the other hand, a horror production should not only have a serious tone and deal with adult subjects, but it also needs to be graphic in its violence and visuals.

Star Wars may not have as extensive a reservoir of horror elements compared to series such as Marvel, but it certainly possesses its own set of influences within the ongoing storyline and the extended universe before Disney.

What Would A Star Wars Horror Project Even Look Like?

Undoubtedly, the widely acclaimed space saga, Star Wars, is famously recognized for its series of novels titled Death Troopers, which were part of the pre-Disney Legends expanded universe. Pairing beautifully with its prequel novel Red Harvest, these books are among the most cherished in the Legends collection. For years, enthusiasts have been eagerly requesting their reintroduction into official canon.

As a passionate Star Wars enthusiast, let me clarify that I’m not talking about the Death Troopers you might know from “Rogue One” – those are the black-armored Imperial elite forces. Instead, I’m referring to the thrilling story told in the novel “Death Troopers”. This narrative follows a crew aboard a Star Destroyer who stumble upon an abandoned prison barge, unknowingly carrying a lethal virus. This virus transforms the ship’s stormtroopers into something chilling and grotesque – like zombies.

In the latest “Ahsoka” series, it was hinted that zombie stormtroopers became a part of the established storyline when the Nightsisters resurrected legions of Thrawn’s deceased Night Troopers. Currently, within this continuity, the undead have been depicted on Dathomir in “The Clone Wars”, as well as in Respawn’s game “Jedi: Fallen Order”, both instances involving the dark magic practiced by the Nightsisters.

In addition to the terrifying events within Star Wars, there’s a vast array of frightening creatures inhabiting the galaxy. The films are filled with horrifying beings, ranging from the notorious Sarlaac Pit and Rancors to Krayt Dragons. A creature from the extended universe has caught the interest of many Star Wars enthusiasts, who were excited by its re-emergence following its return from Legends.

In the 2023 “Doctor Aphra” comic series, we’re reacquainted with the enigmatic space-roaming beings called Starweirds. These force-attuned entities create chaos for unaware space voyagers. In this storyline, Aphra teams up with Luke Skywalker, and together they stumble upon a confined Starweird, which even a powerful Jedi like Skywalker found challenging to subdue during the Clone Wars.

Everything About A Star Wars Horror Project Is Speculation At This Point, Anyway

It’s unclear at this point if the rumored horror project is going to be a movie, TV series, or an expansion of one of the films currently being developed. While we know some details about James Mangold’s upcoming Jedi film and a sequel trilogy follow-up featuring Daisy Ridley, many other forthcoming projects remain enveloped in secrecy.

Currently, both Taika Waititi and Shawn Levy remain attached as directors for upcoming “Star Wars” films in the near future; however, specific storylines are yet to be disclosed. It seems that initial castings are underway for Shawn Levy’s project.

Fans of Star Wars are already excitedly looking forward to the Season 2 premiere of Andor on April 22, but until that day arrives, enthusiasts can rewatch the first season on Disney+ or satisfy their cravings for more Star Wars action in the most recent DLC for Star Wars: Outlaws.

The Star Wars franchise is available for streaming on Disney+.

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2025-04-12 18:34