Star Wars Insider

Celebrating the greatest space adventure saga of all time, Star Wars Insider really gets the reader inside the worlds of Star Wars through interviews, behind-the-scenes exclusives and unrivalled access to the Lucasfilm archives. Each issue offers star interviews, ‘making of’ features and merchandise coverage, plus the unique ‘Blaster!’ section covering up-coming books, comics, action figures and other collectibles.

“Hello There!”

MEET THE CONTRIBUTORS…

Star Wars Insider

Always In Motion • Looking forward to the future of Star Wars

One in a Million • Harrison Ford Award

Extra Edge • Batuu and Beyond

Pilots on Patrol • “Lock S-foils in Attack Position”

PRODUCTION DIARY • Star Wars movies and streaming series from a galaxy far, far away….

The TK Takeover • Enlist in the Empire's ever-growing army with this highly collectible figure

THE LIGHT SIDE

Boba Fett's Beskar • Reclaim the Fett family armor by donning this life-sized roleplay helmet

Return of the Razor Crest • LEGO® Star Wars brings back Din Djarin's signature starship

THE STAR WARS DOT COLUMN

Interactive Action • Immerse yourself in the galaxy far, far away with these innovative LEGO® sets

Working the Wookiee Look • Chill like Chewbacca

Eclectic Entourage • Demonstrate your prequel passion with iconic action figures from Hasbro

MANDO MERCH • The latest bounty on which to blow your beskar

Book Club • Secrets of Mandalore and Andor 's artistic vision in the latest Star Wars books

Comics Roundup • The latest Star Wars comics carry echoes from across the eras

Incoming • Don't Miss These Upcoming Releases

THE DEFINITIVE JEDI TEXT FOUR DECADES OF STAR WARS INSIDER • Having began as the magazine of the official Lucasfilm Fan Club back in 1987, Star Wars Insider has become the essential journal of the galaxy far, far away. As we look to the future of the legendary franchise that began almost 50 years ago, former editors Dan Madsen, Brett Rector, Jonathan Wilkins, Christopher Cooper, and Bantha Tracks founder Craig Miller, share their memories of helming the official Star Wars magazine.

KATHLEEN KENNEDY THE END REEL • In her final official interview as president of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy spoke with Star Wars Insider to discuss her time at the helm of the company, a journey that saw immense success, tremendous change, and incredible innovation in the galaxy far, far away.

“THE FUTURE… THE PAST… OLD FRIENDS LONG GONE.”

STAR WARS THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU “STRAP IN!” • Get ready for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu with Insider's preview of the first new theatrical Star Wars movie since 2019.

THE INSIDER'S INSIDER • Contributors, creatives, and Star Wars legends commemorate the lasting impact of Star Wars Insider.

Cut to the chase • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Andor editor John Gilroy talks to Star Wars Insider about life in the cutting room.

JOHN GILROY CAREER NOTES

THE SFXPERIENCE • As principal photography was about to begin on Star Wars: Starfighter in summer 2025, Star Wars Insider sat down with four members of the movie's SFX department—special effects supervisor Dominic Tuohy, floor supervisor Richard Cheal, and model designers Vincent Abbott and Gary Merrington—to discover what makes the art of special effects so special.

THE MAKING OF MAUL • Ahead of the Season One finale of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord on May the 4th, series creator and Lucasfilm president & chief creative officer Dave Filoni, supervising director Brad Rau, and head writer Matt Michnovetz take Insider behind the scenes on the latest chapter in the former Sith Lord's storied history.

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