Forbes: Andor series became the most expensive media project in Star Wars history - Disney spent more than $645 million on it

By: Anton Kratiuk | today, 15:08
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All films and series of the Star Wars franchise had huge production budgets. It is known that so far the most expensive was the eighth episode of the film saga, which spent $280 million, but now this situation has changed and there is a new leader.

Here's What We Know

The Forbes publication reported that the most expensive media project in the history of Star Wars was the Andor series, which is a prequel to the feature film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016).

According to journalists, Disney spent on two seasons of Andor $645 million. Separately, it is noted that the creation of the second season has already cost $290.9 million, but this amount is not the final, as he is still finding at the stage of post-production and in addition needs a certain marketing campaign.

Recall, the series tells the story of Cassian Andor, who led an ordinary life and did not intend to participate in the global conflict, but by fate joined the Rebels in their fight against the Empire.

When We Can Expect It

The second season of Andor will air on 22 April 2025.

Source: Forbes