“I’d still be working on Episode IX”: Family Isn’t the Only Reason George Lucas Left Star Wars to Disney
Filmmaker George Lucas created the Star Wars franchise, a global pop culture phenomenon that remains popular even today. The first installment in the franchise was released in 1977, with Lucas staying at the helm of affairs until 2012 when he decided to sell the franchise to Disney.
A promotional still from Star Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Lucas revealed his desire to spend more time with his family as one of the reasons he decided to step away from the galaxy far, far away. However, Lucas had another reason that impacted his decision to sell the rights to the epic space opera saga instead of simply stepping away. Here is why George Lucas sold Star Wars to Disney.
George Lucas revealed the real reason he had to sell Star Wars to Disney
George Lucas directed 1977’s Star Wars, which was a major commercial success, leading to the director expanding the story...
A promotional still from Star Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Lucas revealed his desire to spend more time with his family as one of the reasons he decided to step away from the galaxy far, far away. However, Lucas had another reason that impacted his decision to sell the rights to the epic space opera saga instead of simply stepping away. Here is why George Lucas sold Star Wars to Disney.
George Lucas revealed the real reason he had to sell Star Wars to Disney
George Lucas directed 1977’s Star Wars, which was a major commercial success, leading to the director expanding the story...
- 3/24/2025
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
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