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Andor returns for its final season on Disney+ exploring Cassian’s pre-Rogue One journey

Andor returns for its final season on Disney+ exploring Cassian’s pre-Rogue One journey

Lucasfilm’s Andor, the Emmy-nominated Star Wars series, is scheduled to return with its second and final season on 23rd April, exclusively on Disney+. The upcoming season, which includes 12 episodes divided into four chapters, will once again feature Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, exploring his journey five years prior to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

The series, created by Tony Gilroy, examines the transformation of Cassian from a disillusioned cynic into a pivotal figure in the Rebel Alliance as the threat of war looms. This season promises to intensify the political intrigue and danger as characters face betrayals, sacrifices and conflicting agendas. The show’s backdrop is set before the heroic events of Rogue One, where a group of rebels orchestrated a daring mission to steal plans for the Death Star, setting the narrative foundation for the original 1977 Star Wars film.

Andor season two will premiere its first chapter on the announced date, with the subsequent chapters to be released weekly. The cast for the new season includes familiar faces such as Stellan Skarsgård, Genevieve O’Reilly, Denise Gough, and newcomers like Alan Tudyk and Forest Whitaker. The ensemble is joined by Faye Marsay, Varada Sethu and Elizabeth Dulau.

The production team for the final season includes several notable writers and directors. Tony Gilroy penned the first three episodes, followed by Beau Willimon, Dan Gilroy and Tom Bissell, who contributed to the subsequent chapters. Directors Ariel Kleiman, Janus Metz and Alonso Ruizpalacios helmed different segments of the season, each bringing their unique vision to the fore.

As Andor approaches the release of its concluding chapters, fans are eager to observe the culmination of Cassian Andor’s journey from obscurity to becoming a key player in the galactic history that has captivated audiences for decades.

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Andor season two is released on Disney+ on 23rd April 2025.

Watch the trailer for Andor season two here:

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