The Mandalorian and Grogu movie has arrived! How did it perform? Was it the best movie Lucasfilm has released since Rise of Skywalker? Of course! It's the ONLY Star Wars movie released since that one in 2019! Maul: Shadow Lord's first season is over and we know there will be a season two, but Ahsoka might not end after it's sophomore season. We have to wait for 2027 to find out and by that time, we'll be gearing up for another Star Wars movie!

There's gaming news on Knights of the Old Republic and the spiritual successor, Fate of the Old Republic. Eclipse seems to need developers, which means it isn't cancelled. Collectors have lots to collect, like LEGO sets and Hasbro figures and there's even a chance someone can bring home Grogu (for the right price).

There's a new ride mode in Galaxy's Edge and new planets to visit, new merchandise in the stalls of Batuu and a new show on the spires. Two legends in the Star Wars space pass into the Force and we have another "word" for you this month.

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"Happy May the Fourth!"

It's that time for another special episode of This is the Way Podcast, but it's a little less special than years past.

I tried, "fam" I really tried. I was perhaps a little too hopeful that one of three people I asked would say yes to an interview, but next year, I'll try my sister. Brother, mother, and sister-in-law all said "no thanks" to an interview. Is that because they don't love Star Wars enough to do it? Yes. Oh, they still like Star Wars, but not enough to help a "brother" (son) out.

This year it's not Andor or Ahsoka, but The Mandalorian and Grogu that's the topic du jour. Next year it will be Starfighter, of course, but for now, let's enjoy our little green guy and battle buddy in beskar. Once again, I've got 365 days to plan (a little better) for May the Fourth...the 2027 edition.

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Maul: Shadow Lord's first season is coming to a close and we're very close to the next Star Wars movie debut. Ahsoka's second season is in post-production and Starfighter has an editor that's returning to work with Levy and is familiar with stories from a galaxy, far, far away.

Cara Dune might not be done and Galactic Racers might be arriving soon. Hasbro Pulse seems to be saving new products for Star Wars Day, but LEGO snuck something into the store that at the very least, we didn't see last time. Episode 217 isn't one of the longest, but you've got Disney parks news and another edition of "This is the Word."

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