Ewan McGregor still isn’t ready to leave Obi-Wan Kenobi behind, and the Star Wars actor has already pitched an idea that could reunite the legendary Jedi Master with Yoda.

McGregor recently revealed that he has spoken with Lucasfilm co-president Dave Filoni about potential stories that could bring Obi-Wan back following the events of the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi. One idea would explore Obi-Wan attempting to reconnect with Yoda during the years between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.

“It was very casual, but I said there’s got to be something,” McGregor said of his conversation with Filoni. “Because Yoda’s somewhere else.”

Following the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Yoda went into exile on Dagobah while Obi-Wan eventually settled on Tatooine to watch over a young Luke Skywalker. McGregor believes the separation between the surviving Jedi could provide the foundation for another Obi-Wan story.

“So I think there could be a story there where I’m trying to reach out to him,” McGregor added.

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The idea could also serve as a natural continuation of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The 2022 series ended with Obi-Wan finally reconnecting with the Force ghost of his former master, Qui-Gon Jinn, played once again by Liam Neeson. A second season could potentially explore Obi-Wan’s continued spiritual growth while filling in more of the years leading to the character’s appearance in A New Hope.

McGregor has repeatedly expressed interest in returning to the role, noting that there remains a significant unexplored period between the Disney+ series and the older Obi-Wan portrayed by Alec Guinness. Earlier this month, however, McGregor acknowledged that there still hasn’t been meaningful movement on another season.

For now, Lucasfilm has not officially announced Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2, meaning McGregor’s Yoda storyline remains only an idea. Still, with the actor continuing to push for another chapter and now discussing potential stories directly with Filoni, the door to another Obi-Wan adventure doesn’t appear completely closed.

Johnny Depp could finally be preparing to sail the high seas once again.

Longtime Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that Johnny Depp is currently in talks to return to the franchise, potentially bringing Captain Jack Sparrow back for the upcoming sixth installment.

While speaking with Deadline during D23, Bruckheimer offered one of the most promising updates yet regarding Depp’s involvement.

“We’re talking to Johnny. We’re working on a screenplay. Hopefully we can get this done,”

Bruckheimer said.

The comments are significant because previous updates largely centered on Bruckheimer’s desire to bring Depp back. In 2025, the producer revealed that he had spoken with Depp and believed the actor could return if he was happy with how Jack Sparrow was written. Now, those conversations appear to have progressed as development continues on the screenplay.

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Across its five theatrical installments, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has earned more than $4.5 billion worldwide.

Exactly what a sixth movie will look like remains unclear. Bruckheimer and Disney have spent years developing different approaches to continuing the franchise, including plans involving Margot Robbie and concepts featuring a combination of new and returning characters.

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Most importantly, Depp has not officially signed on for Pirates of the Caribbean 6. Bruckheimer’s comments confirm that discussions are taking place, but a deal still needs to be reached and the screenplay remains in development.

Still, after years of uncertainty surrounding Captain Jack Sparrow’s future, this is arguably the strongest indication yet that Johnny Depp could actually return to the franchise.

Pirates of the Caribbean 6 does not currently have an announced release date.

One of Walt Disney’s oldest characters is officially making his return.

During D23, Jon Favreau unveiled the first footage from Oswald, the upcoming Disney+ series centered on Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, while confirming that the project will premiere in February 2027.

The series will consist of three parts and blend live-action environments with traditional hand-drawn 2D animation. Favreau revealed that veteran 2D animators were brought in to help create the series, giving Oswald a style that honors the character’s animation roots.

The footage shown to those in attendance featured Oswald interacting with real-world environments, including Walt Disney’s office. The series will reportedly feature several historic locations that longtime Disney fans will recognize, with production having also taken place at Disneyland.

Favreau serves as writer and director on the project, which has been described as a passion project for the filmmaker. John Debney, whose previous Disney credits include Hocus Pocus, The Emperor’s New Groove and Favreau’s The Jungle Book, is composing the score.

The cast includes Steve Martin, Kathryn Hahn, Amy Sedaris, Al Madrigal, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Mykal-Michelle Harris and Ryder Allen.

Oswald holds an important place in Disney history. Created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1927, Oswald predates Mickey Mouse and became one of Disney’s earliest animated stars. Disney lost control of the character in 1928 before eventually reacquiring the rights decades later in 2006.

The upcoming Disney+ series will arrive almost exactly 100 years after Oswald made his debut, giving one of Disney’s most historically significant characters his biggest spotlight in decades.

Oswald will premiere on Disney+ in February 2027. An exact release date has not yet been announced.