6th May 2026 is the day the #237th issue of Star Wars Insider drops on doormats for the last time, and within the 176 pages of this must-have conclusion to its 32 year run (49 if you consider Insider to be a continuation of the Official Star Wars Fan Club newsletter, Bantha Tracks, and the Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine) you’ll find my exclusive conversation with Kathleen Kennedy (the final interview she conducted as Lucasfilm president before stepping down), my interview with Creature Shop head Neal Scanlan discussing the second season of Andor: A Star Wars Story, my look at the often overlooked Special Effects department conducted at Pinewood Studios, as well as original fiction, a look back at the history of the magazine, an interview with Andor editor John Gilroy and much more besides.
THE FINAL EVER ISSUE OF STAR WARS INSIDER. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: KATHLEEN KENNEDY Exclusive Interview with the departing Lucasfilm President! The Mandalorian and Grogu Preview The SFX of Star Wars PLUS: INTERVIEWS Andor editor John Gilroy The Star Wars creature shop’s Neal Scanlan on Andor Season Two AND: EXCLUSIVE STAR WARS SHORT FICTION.
End of an Era
Star Wars cast, crew members, and Insider contributors celebrate the best magazine in the galaxyThe Insider Story
Former editors of Star Wars Insider reflect on the magazine’s historyForce Visions
What lies ahead for Star Wars? Insider takes a look forward to upcoming movies and series, including The Mandalorian and GroguExclusive Fiction
An all-original Star Wars story
The McQuarrie cover is available for $9.99, while the Carbonite and Lucasfilm Magazine covers are $19.99. Stay tuned to Fantha Tracks for more news as we head towards this momentous final issue, and click here to secure the final edition of Star Wars Insider.
