Star Wars to Expand into New Genre in Upcoming Disney+ Series

Star Wars fans, get ready for an exciting new development in the galaxy far, far away. Reports have surfaced that Lucasfilm is planning to dive into a brand new genre with a horror series on Disney+. While this may be a departure from the classic space opera roots of Star Wars, we’ve already seen the franchise branch out into various genres on the streaming platform.

According to scooper Daniel Richtman, the mysterious horror series is in the works for Disney+. Details are scarce at the moment, and it’s unclear who is behind this new project. However, Andor creator Tony Gilroy confirmed in April 2025 that a Star Wars horror project is indeed in development.

While we have yet to see a horror story in the Star Wars universe on screen, there have been examples in expanded media. Author Joe Schreiber famously wrote the non-canon novel “Death Troopers,” which followed an Imperial crew encountering a zombie-like virus aboard a Star Destroyer. With the success of Marvel Zombies, could we see a similar storyline in this new horror series?

One intriguing possibility is a horror series centered around Darth Vader, portraying him as a slasher villain in a rebel base. However, it’s uncertain whether Lucasfilm would take such a risk with one of their most iconic characters. Additionally, there’s the question of whether the series will push the boundaries with a TV-MA rating, making it equivalent to an R-rated film.

As fans eagerly await more details about this new Star Wars horror series, it’s clear that the franchise is exploring uncharted territory. Stay tuned for updates as we uncover more about this exciting new direction for the galaxy far, far away.