Ahsoka's Delayed Return Sparks Frustration in Disney's Star Wars Streaming Saga

As of October 2025, Disney's Star Wars streaming content has been a mixed bag, with the majority of its Disney+ shows being one-off projects or getting canceled. The only live-action Star Wars series with an upcoming new season is Ahsoka, which has just finished filming its second season.

However, the news surrounding Ahsoka's return is not entirely positive. The show's second season is not expected to premiere until August 2026 - a three-year gap between seasons, which is on the high end for streaming series. This delay is much longer than the typical 1.5 to 2 years fans have grown accustomed to, and even exceeds the much-criticized gap between seasons of the Netflix series Wednesday.

The first season of Ahsoka, which debuted in 2023, was well-received by critics, earning an 85% score. Fans were slightly less enthusiastic, giving it a 64% rating. The show's success is largely tied to its connections to Dave Filoni's previous Star Wars animated series, The Clone Wars and Rebels, which featured the character of Ahsoka Tano prominently. The second season will also introduce new characters like Shin Hati and Baylan Skoll, as well as the return of the fan-favorite villain Thrawn.

Despite the positive reviews and anticipation for the show's continuation, the lengthy delay between seasons has left many Star Wars fans frustrated and impatient. Disney's struggle to maintain a consistent and timely release schedule for its Star Wars streaming content has become a growing concern for the franchise's dedicated audience.