What George Lucas Really Thinks Of The Mandalorian

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Look, as someone who’s been covering science fiction for years, when George Lucas gives his opinion on a Star Wars show, we all listen. And The Mandalorian? For the first couple of seasons, it really delivered – many fans and critics, myself included, put it right up there with the best Star Wars TV has to offer. Season 3 didn’t quite reach those heights, it felt a little uneven, but overall, it’s still a fun, exciting ride and I think it has a lot of potential to get even better as it goes on.

A movie based on The Mandalorian and Grogu is leading the way for future Star Wars films. Lucasfilm clearly values this story, and many fans do too. The first two seasons of The Mandalorian were especially popular, and seen by many as a strong return to the classic feel of Star Wars after the divisive sequel trilogy.

Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm back in 2012, I think a lot of us fans have been wondering what George Lucas actually thinks of the new Star Wars stuff. Seriously, what does the creator of the whole galaxy far, far away think of the sequels, all the TV shows, and especially The Mandalorian? Well, I’ve been digging around, and here’s what George Lucas himself has said about The Mandalorian.

George Lucas Was “Very Complimentary” About The Mandalorian

Shortly after the first season of The Mandalorian came out, Dave Filoni shared details about a conversation he had with George Lucas. Filoni had worked closely with Lucas as his mentee during the late 2000s and early 2010s, learning from the creator of Star Wars while developing Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Because of their strong working relationship, Dave Filoni is the most knowledgeable person to discuss George Lucas’s current thoughts. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lucas wasn’t very forthcoming with his opinions on The Mandalorian. Instead, he’d playfully remind Filoni about the number of scenes they needed to film each day.

Filoni also revealed what George Lucas thought of the show’s first season. Lucas apparently gave it a positive review, and Filoni shared that Lucas told him he now gets to enjoy the show simply as a fan and viewer.

As a huge Star Wars fan, it’s amazing to hear how much George Lucas loved The Mandalorian! Apparently, it wasn’t just rumor – Dave Filoni has said so, and even better, Lucas actually went to the set during filming for season two. That’s a pretty strong sign he was really impressed!

George Lucas Had One Important Note About The Mandalorian

As a huge Star Wars fan, I was surprised to learn how hands-off George Lucas has been with the franchise since selling it to Disney. That’s why it’s so interesting to me that he actually weighed in on The Mandalorian! Apparently, he really seems to like the show, and during season 2, he gave a key piece of feedback about where Grogu’s story should go. It just shows you how special The Mandalorian is if George Lucas felt compelled to offer a suggestion.

George Lucas was worried about Grogu because the young creature hadn’t received proper training in using the Force. Lucas believed that if Grogu was truly strong with the Force, he needed guidance. This concern ultimately led to Grogu being trained by Ahsoka Tano and later, Luke Skywalker.

Grogu’s journey has shifted from becoming a Jedi to training as a Mandalorian, but he’s still learned from two strong Jedi Masters. Considering this change made by Dave Filoni, it appears Grogu’s current training is enough to satisfy George Lucas’s original vision for the show.

The Mandalorian Is The Future George Lucas Envisioned

The conversation surrounding George Lucas and The Mandalorian brings up a fascinating possibility: The Mandalorian is the kind of Star Wars future Lucas imagined years ago. Although the show’s story isn’t exactly what Star Wars would have been if Lucas had continued to lead it, the way The Mandalorian is made reflects everything he wanted for the franchise.

George Lucas was a leader in using digital technology and visual effects, particularly while making the Star Wars prequels. He and his team at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) revolutionized how big-budget movies were made, and this impact was felt in both the original and prequel Star Wars trilogies. More recently, The Mandalorian has continued this trend, though to a smaller degree.

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) created StageCraft, nicknamed The Volume, for The Mandalorian. This innovative technology has been hailed as a game-changer for how films are made. Beyond just demonstrating what was achievable for television, it fundamentally changed production methods for the show and beyond.

This is a long-held dream come true for Lucas. Even though he’s no longer heavily involved with Star Wars, The Mandalorian captures the spirit of what he always envisioned for the franchise. Other recent Star Wars shows, like Andor and Ahsoka, are also continuing his vision, even without his direct guidance.

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2026-01-03 02:59