George Lucas Moves Past Star Wars Focuses on Narrative Art Museum

Thirteen years after selling Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise to Disney for $4.05 billion, George Lucas has clearly moved on from the franchise, focusing instead on building the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, scheduled to open in 2026. Lucas expressed acceptance of Disney's takeover and their creative direction, stating, "Disney took it over and they gave it their vision. That's what happens." While Disney has continued to expand the Star Wars universe with new films and hit Disney+ series like "The Mandalorian" and "Andor," Lucas's museum will feature only one gallery dedicated to Star Wars, which he included somewhat reluctantly. He emphasized that the museum project is a more challenging and fulfilling endeavor than making movies, signaling his desire to concentrate on new creative pursuits. Despite occasional critiques about how some original ideas were lost after the sale, Lucas is at peace with his decision and has no plans to return to the franchise. Overall, Lucas has embraced his new life chapter, leaving the galaxy far, far away in Disney's hands.