Star Wars: Star Wars franchise creator George Lucas reveals he has moved on from the series since the Disney takeover

Star Wars’ visionary George Lucas, the creator of lightsabers, space battles, and the iconic phrase, "may the Force be with you," has been candid about his feelings towards Star Wars these days. During a recent interview, he revealed that he has largely ceased to guide the series since he sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012.

He doesn't sound resentful about it; quite the opposite, he seems almost relieved. Lucas explained that he is working on other large-scale ventures, like the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and that he has other things in his life beyond filmmaking to keep him occupied. He is no longer involved in day-to-day projects.

What George Lucas said about his brainchild Star Wars

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Creators tend to sell their businesses, and when they do, the new proprietors bring along their own ideas, objectives, and style. In the case of George Lucas, selling Star Wars was not merely a business move; it was his way of wrapping up an extended creative path. According to him, after selling something, one must let go, since the new crew will automatically carry it in their own direction.

In a conversation with Wall St. Journal, George Lucas stated:

"Disney took it over and they gave it their vision. That’s what happens. Of course I've moved past it. I mean, I've got a life. I'm building a museum. A museum is harder than making movies.”

That's how big franchises endure in Hollywood: by adapting, pushing boundaries, and occasionally makiing mistakes. Lucas's recent remarks indicate that he embraces this reality. He understands that media empires transform with new leadership, and he doesn't want to be caught up in every creative dispute that follows.

Rather, he's concentrating on projects that are more meaningful to him on a personal level, such as building a museum of storytelling through art. Balancing creative control with managing a major franchise can be challenging. Lucas appears content sacrificing corporate input for creativity and autonomy.

What this means for fans and the future of Star Wars

George Lucas stepping away doesn't mean Star Wars is lost; it means the galaxy just lives on in the imagination of numerous storytellers. With Disney and Lucasfilm at the helm, the universe has expanded with new films, television shows, and concepts. That blend of styles will continue delivering, sometimes spectacularly (The Mandalorian), sometimes less so.

Lucas's distance also dispels one huge myth: that a story is only authentic if its original creator is in charge. The truth is, what makes something feel true to life is care and respect for its world, whoever is doing the telling.

For fans, that's actually kind of thrilling. This approach allows it to evolve under new creative voices and ideas. It even shifts our understanding of creative ownership. Stories can continue to grow and develop even under new creators. If new creators respect their spirit first while still pushing boldly forward, it ensures the Star Wars universe continues to thrive.