Ever since the Obi-Wan Kenobi mini-series launched on Disney+ in May 2022, fans have been hoping for a sequel. But unfortunately, things are not looking good for Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2.
Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the most popular Star Wars characters of all time, so it was actually only a matter of time until Disney dedicates a series to him. A 6 episode mini-series featuring Ewan McGregor as the iconic Jedi Master aired in 2022, and many expected it to return at some point.
However, we're in 2024 now, and no announcement was made regarding a second season. And a recent statement from Ewan McGregor indicates that we might wait forever.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2: No New Hope
Being asked about the Obi-Wan Kenobi series in an interview at the Film Festival in Goteborg, McGregor emphasized that he "would love to do the second season, but there's no talk of it yet. There is a lot going on at Disney". Given the fact that season one aired more than one and a half years ago, chances that a direct sequel is gaonna be produced are most likely getting lower with every day passing.
At least the hypothetical possibility of Kenobi showing up again remains. In 2023, president of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy stated that she always hesitates to say "No, we won't do anything more with Obi-Wan Kenobi." There's a possibility that his character could be incorporated into other stories or even a movie.
Despite the possibility, there's currently no fit for Kenobi in the future storytelling that's in place. He's not present in the timeline of any of the future movies, nor is he around for The Mandalorian, The Acolyte, Ahsoka or Skeleton Crew. The only potential place he could show up is during Andor, but that's unlikely for many reasons.
If you're itching for more of Obi-Wan Kenobi, you can stream the (so far) only season of the show on Disney+. Who knows – with the endless possibilities of the Star Wars universe, we may see him again in the future.