What Star Wars Content Is No Longer Canon and Why?

Learn which Star Wars stories are no longer canon after Disney's acquisition and what 'Legends' means for the expanded universe.

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In Star Wars, anything outside of the original films, the current trilogy, related movies, and officially licensed content produced after 2014 is no longer considered canon. This includes most of the Expanded Universe (EU), now rebranded as 'Legends,' which encompasses books, games, and comics that were produced prior to Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm. The move streamlined the storylines across movies and other media, ensuring a cohesive narrative universe.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does 'Star Wars Legends' mean? 'Star Wars Legends' refers to the former Expanded Universe content—including books, games, and comics—rebranded after Disney's acquisition, indicating these stories are no longer part of the official Star Wars canon.
  2. Which Star Wars content is still considered canon? The official Star Wars canon includes the original and current movie trilogies, related films like 'Rogue One,' and all officially licensed media produced after 2014.
  3. Why did Disney rebrand parts of the Star Wars universe? Disney rebranded much of the Expanded Universe as 'Legends' to streamline and unify the Star Wars storyline across various media under a consistent, cohesive narrative.

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