The thing about Star Wars is this: just when you think a story has been told, another doorway opens—sometimes elegant, sometimes clumsy, but almost always irresistible. Ewan McGregor, who has carried the Jedi mantle for nearly a quarter century, has once again cracked that door. At Fan Expo Canada, McGregor hinted that a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi could still happen. He didn’t announce it, he didn’t overpromise. But the twinkle was there. “I’m sure it will happen at some point,” he said, with the kind of casual certainty that makes fans both giddy and suspicious.
It’s worth remembering: Obi-Wan Kenobi was originally designed as a one-and-done miniseries. A bridge. A scar-tissue story about an exiled Jedi dragging himself through guilt and sandstorms. Some critics (myself included) argued it often felt rushed, padded, or over-scored. And yet, it also gave us moments of raw intimacy—a broken Obi-Wan whispering apologies to Anakin’s charred face. Gorgeous. Grating. Gorgeous again.
McGregor’s attachment to the role is undeniable. After Revenge of the Sith in 2005, few would have guessed he’d return, but in 2022 Disney+ made it official. Nearly two decades later, there he was again: older, sadder, but still carrying that Alec Guinness cadence. He’s since reprised the Jedi in fleeting voice cameos for The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker, as if Lucasfilm can’t quite let him drift away.
And there’s a family connection now. McGregor’s wife, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, is part of the Star Wars DNA too—playing Hera Syndulla in Ahsoka, which will return for a second season. It’s not impossible to imagine a sideways reunion in that galaxy-spanning narrative web. But right now, all we truly have is McGregor’s smile, his nonchalant assurance, and the echo of fans chanting for more.
The reality: Lucasfilm has not confirmed Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2. No dates. No scripts. No announcements. But if the actor himself is speaking with this kind of warmth, it suggests at the very least that conversations are happening. That the galaxy far, far away isn’t finished with him—or us.
What This Could Mean for Star Wars
- The Miniseries Barrier Isn’t Final
Obi-Wan Kenobi was billed as a self-contained story. McGregor’s comments prove that even “final” arcs are open-ended in today’s franchise storytelling. - Ewan McGregor’s Enduring Appeal
For a generation, he is Obi-Wan. That attachment remains one of Lucasfilm’s most bankable assets. - Narrative Loose Threads Remain
The fraught relationship between Obi-Wan and Vader—barely resolved in one season—could fuel more drama. - The Family Factor
With Mary Elizabeth Winstead tied to Ahsoka, there’s cross-pollination potential across shows, even if Kenobi itself doesn’t return soon. - Fan Interest Still Burns
Whatever the mixed reviews, Disney knows the series drew massive attention. Renewal isn’t guaranteed—but it isn’t implausible either.
