Why there may not be an Andor Season 3: Details revealed

Andor Season 2, which was released on April 22 on Disney+, came to an end on May 13, 2025, and became one of Star Wars' most successful shows. It follows Cassian Andor (played by Diego Luna) and his journey from becoming a thief to a rebel in the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire.

The show showed us the events of five years leading up to the events of Star Wars: Rogue One (2016), and thus served as a prequel to the film. While season one of the show covers the first of the five years leading up to Rogue One, season two covers the remaining four.

However, there may not be an Andor Season 3, the main reason being that Cassian's story before the events of Rogue One has already been told. Since he dies in Rogue One, his story is likely complete, thanks to the show's two seasons, which showed us his journey from thief to rebel. But that is not the only reason Andor season three might not happen. There are other reasons as well.

Why Andor may not have any more seasons

If Andor does not return for season 3, it will end as a two-season show. However, that would not align with the original plan. Initially, the plan was to make five seasons of the show, each season covering one year of the Star Wars universe, leading up to Rogue One. But that's easier said than done.

Moreover, five seasons of the show would require an extremely high budget, given how expensive the production of each Star Wars project is. Given the visuals, sets, and cast, five seasons would pose a financial challenge to even Disney+. Andor collectively had a budget of $650 million, and it's possible that amount was enough for two high-quality seasons, but might not be enough for three more of the same quality.

Besides, if Tony Gilroy and other executives of the show decided to make three more seasons after season two, they probably might not cast all the same actors. Given that season 2 took three years to come out after season 1, five seasons would take almost a decade to be completed. If the production team were to retain the same cast, the actors would age and would likely no longer be of the right age to play their characters.

If Andor ends as a two-season show, it would not only be a good economic decision, but also a great one that ensures consistency. A season three or any more seasons could potentially lead to cast changes, given the actors aging faster than the characters (as each season's production takes a few years). If Andor were to end with season two, that inconsistency could be avoided.

Thus, while season 1's story spanned over the first of the five years leading up to Rogue One, season 2's story spanned over the remaining four, concluding Cassian's story for now, with Rogue One finishing it. But the writing and production ensured that the second season did not feel rushed. Hence, if creators do not go forward with a season 3, Cassian's story is still completed, thanks to two seasons of the show and Rogue One.

Andor Season 2 concluded with Luthen (played by Stellan Skarsgård) sacrificing himself to aid the Rebellion, Kleya (played by Elizabeth Dulau) finally joining the rebellion, and the revelation that Bix Caleen (played by Adria Arjona) is raising her and Cassian's baby on Mina-Rau. This is a bittersweet ending, as Cassian leaves for Kafrene with K-2SO (voiced by Alan Tudyk) and dies in Rogue One, never knowing about his child or Bix's return to Mina-Rau.

We know Cassian dies in the Battle of Scarif in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, but his story, as we witnessed in Andor, will be both remembered and cherished. We might get more insight into Cassian's life if a season 3 happens, but even if it does not, Cassian's story is complete.

Both seasons of Andor and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story are streaming on Disney+.

Trending

For more articles like this, follow Soap Central.

×

Was this article helpful?

Thank You for feedback