The STATE of Star Wars - Thriving or just Surviving?

*The State of Star Wars — Are We THRIVING or Just SURVIVING? ft. Casey Loving | Explore the Force* The Mandalorian & Grogu has landed. Ahsoka Season 2 is coming. Starfighter is on the horizon. So where does Star Wars actually stand right now — and does it have a future worth getting excited about? This week on Explore the Force, the full panel sits down with special guest *Casey Loving**, Awards & Entertainment Reporter for **TheWrap* and USC Annenberg journalism graduate, to tackle THE biggest question in the galaxy right now: *The State of Star Wars.* Casey joined TheWrap as a USC Annenberg reporting fellow and has covered news and awards for the outlet — and recently wrote one of the most talked-about pieces in Star Wars fandom right now: an in-depth look at the future of Dave Filoni's Star Wars and what it means for the franchise that Filoni, now Lucasfilm's president and chief creative officer, faces his first real challenge. We've got the guy who literally wrote the article — and we're not holding back. We're breaking down what's working, what's not, and whether the franchise is heading toward a full renaissance or still finding its footing. Hot takes, honest conversations, and zero judgment — because that's how we do it here. Casey Loving - https://linktr.ee/caseymloving Article: https://www.thewrap.com/creative-cont... 🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss an episode! 📲 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Threads for clips and behind-the-scenes fun: linktr.ee/exploretheforce 🎙️ Also available on Spotify *CHAPTERS* 00:00 — 3:35 Intro 03:36 — 11:39 Force Encounters 11:40 — The Debate: Thriving or Surviving? #starwars #movie #exploretheforce #mandalorianandgrogu #ahsoka #starfighter #davefiloni #thewrap #starwarspodcast #starwarscommunity #lucasfilm #disneyplus #disney #deepdive #film #starwarsfan #starwarschat #starwarstalk #starwarsyoutube #podcast #conversation #debate #movies #franchise #grogu #ryangosling -