‘Star Wars’ – the Brand Saga Continues

Disney consistently ranks at the top of License Global’s Top Global Licensors Report. It was back in 2012 when Disney purchased Lucasfilm, home to the legendary Star Wars franchise, for $4 billion. Since then, the already massive Star Wars empire has continued to expand, most notably into television with the Disney+ series, “The Mandalorian,” “Andor,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” “The Book of Boba Fett” and most recently, “Ahsoka.” Couple those with the films already out and last April’s announcement of new live-action films in the works, and it’s an impressive vault. But that’s just the surface when you realize there are also graphic novels, animated shows, video games and location-based experiences drawing in fans. Combine those, and you’ve got an enormous fan base. “Star Wars” is big business, especially when it comes to consumer products. The franchise has raked in an estimated $46.7 billion, with merchandise sales at an estimated $29.057 billion. According to Statista, “Star Wars” remains one of the highest-grossing film franchises worldwide.

The holidays are coming up fast, and chances are you’ve got a “Star Wars” fan to shop for this holiday season. Will you be “forced” to purchase yet another “baby Yoda” gift this year? Fear not. Although Grogu has been topping gift lists since its debut on “The Mandalorian” back in 2019, even more products across the Star Wars franchise are now available to gift the Star Wars fanatic on your list. 

This week, Lucasfilm announced “Gift the Galaxy,” a global consumer products, games and publishing program to celebrate new Star Wars products every Tuesday, now through Dec. 19. The program launched with the live unboxing on “Good Morning America” of a larger-than-life gift box in Times Square. 

The first reveal included: 

The 10-week celebration will include new product reveals and gift ideas inspired by the expansive “Star Wars” galaxy, including “Ahsoka,” “The Mandalorian” and “Young Jedi Adventures,” as well as products inspired by the Skywalker saga films. Every Tuesday, new gift lists will appear on StarWars.com/Gift-The-Galaxy and with major retailers, including shopDisney. Other items to keep an eye out for this season include: 

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