Disney really pulled out all the stops and even added a few boost pads during its 2020 Investor Day. Along with a staggering number of new Marvel projects and a sprinkling of Pixar announcements, the media colossus unleashed a deluge ofStar Warsnews, including an upcoming Disney+ series focused on former Jedi and current Grogu friend, Ahsoka Tano.
In a move that has likely been in the works for some time, Disney revealedAhsokaas part of its seemingly unending stream of shows and films set to release in the next few years. The character of Ahsoka Tano herself, who first appeared in theStar Wars: The Clone WarsCG-animated series, made waves when she made her live-action debut inThe Mandalorianon Disney+, being portrayed by Rosario Dawson. Fan reception appeared overwhelmingly positive, so it’s little surprise to see Disney running with it like this.
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While information on the new series is scarce, Disney has confirmed it will take place within the timeline ofThe Mandalorian, which suggests it may use her guest appearance on the show as its own jumping off point. Of course, it’s also clear that she had already been pretty busy by the time Din Djarin encountered her on Corvus, so a little more backstory filling in her time from the end ofThe Clone Warswouldn’t be unwelcome.
Ahsoka Tano began her journey as an apprentice to Anakin Skywalker, who was still relatively young at the time. They were assigned together as a learning experience for both sides of the master/padawan relationship, which helped develop a satisfying camaraderie between the two. Throughoutthe events ofThe Clone Wars, she grew and developed into a truly adept Jedi Knight, only to end up leaving the Jedi Order when a set of false accusations left her disillusioned. From that point, she made her own way in the galaxy, still continuing her training in the ways of the Jedi, but still disassociating herself with the actual Order.
Much of her personal adventure has remained a mystery, periodically glimpsed in shows likeStar Wars RebelsandThe Mandalorian, so the upcomingAhsokaseries will likely clear a great deal of that up. In terms of the timeline, she was last seen in her appearance onThe Mandalorian, still searching for Grand Admiral Thrawn (and her friend Ezra Bridger) after the events ofStar Wars Rebels. So there’s already plenty of material to work with for a series.
Ahsoka Tano has been a fan favorite character almost since her introduction, so her own series feels like it was inevitable. Whatever happens,Ahsokais sure to be a popular new addition to theStar Warsseries when it debuts onDisney+.
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