Is the Star Wars Expanded Universe (Legends) Still Canon?

Discover whether the Star Wars Expanded Universe, now called Legends, is part of the official canon or not in the current Star Wars saga.

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The Star Wars Expanded Universe, now known as 'Legends,' is not considered canon in the current Star Wars storyline. Official canon now primarily encompasses the films, TV series, and select books and comics published after Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the difference between Star Wars Legends and canon? Star Wars Legends refers to the Expanded Universe content created before Disney's acquisition, which is no longer considered official storyline, whereas canon includes films, TV shows, and selected books and comics post-acquisition.
  2. Which Star Wars materials are considered official canon? The official canon includes all live-action films, TV series like The Mandalorian, and specific books and comics published after Disney took over Lucasfilm.
  3. Why was the Star Wars Expanded Universe rebranded as Legends? Disney rebranded the Expanded Universe as Legends to create a clear separation, enabling the development of a unified official storyline under their creative control.

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