By Christofer Hamilton

Ahead of Star Wars Day (May the fourth be with you) fans of the franchise have lots to celebrate. A 20th anniversary theatrical re-release of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” is pulling in box office dollars, even beating “The Accountant 2.”  The 20-year-old film with a plot centered around trade wars and a crumbling republic was panned when it premiered but is now looking eerily prescient. On the small screen, the second season of “Andor,” which premiered April 22nd, in addition to being well received, is significantly outpacing demand for the previous season.

While the first season of “Andor” may have gotten off to a slow start, time has shown how this series is paying off for Disney. Parrot Analytics’ Streaming Economics system calculates that from when it premiered in September 2022 through the end of 2024 the show has brought in over $300 million in streaming subscriber revenue for Disney+ globally, outpacing other live-action Star Wars series like “The Book of Boba Fett” and “Ahsoka.”