Lucasfilm is a privately owned US company headquartered in the US. Operating as a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, a division of Disney Entertainment (owned by The Walt Disney Company), its subsidiaries include Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound. Founded in 1971 by filmmaker George Lucas, Lucasfilm employs approximately 1,210 individuals and reported $400.9M in revenue as of 2025, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company's main product is content rights, encompassing the production of film and television content. It creates the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises and engages in the development of special effects, sound, and computer animation for films.
On August 26, 2026, Leslie Iwerks’ film *Disney Worldbuilders* was streaming on Disney+, following an exclusive sneak peek for fans at the D23 Premiere Stage on August 16. The film explores how storytelling translates into an experiential world. Previously, on August 21, Disney+ announced its next project for the MandoVerse, the Star Wars galaxy established by *The Mandalorian*, after *Skeleton Crew*, a move that surprised fans who largely expected *Ahsoka Season 2*. Earlier the same day, Dave Filoni detailed his vision for the Star Wars franchise's future. This follows a significant leadership shakeup at Lucasfilm earlier in 2026, which has led fans to closely scrutinize comments from those in charge for insights into the franchise's direction.