The live-action Disney+ Star Wars shows have redefined the franchise, but each series cost quite a lot to make. When Disney+ launched, Lucasfilm had an opportunity to explore new types of storytelling and dig into new parts of the Star Wars timeline. The Mandalorian, Disney+s flagship series, changed the franchise forever, serving as a connective point between Star Wars original trilogy and the sequels. Each show released since then, and each live-action Star Wars show still to come, has introduced new characters and lore, re-examined old stories, and explored differing perspectives. Every project has brought something unique to the franchise.