BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 04: The Mandalorian, Grogu and Pedro Pascal attend the "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" Berlin fan celebration at Uber Platz on May 04, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

Lucasfilm got scared of its own fans — and “Star Wars” has never recovered.

The first Star Wars live-action series created two audience favourites: Din Djarin — nicknamed "Mando" and played by Pedro Pascal — a ruthless but principled bounty hunter who always conceals his face...