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In the past few weeks, Disney+ started a continuous 24/7 livestream titled “In A Galaxy Far, Far Away,” dedicated to the beloved franchise, Star Wars. Fans quickly found themselves captivated by it. Unfortunately, this special stream was intended as a temporary celebration of significant milestones within the Star Wars universe, and after 18 days, it concluded last week. Fans are now left pondering why such a feature couldn’t continue and why more streaming platforms don’t offer similar experiences, like playlists, streams, and shuffle options. Many reminisce about the joy of stumbling upon their favorite movie or TV show while flipping through cable channels in the pre-streaming era. Now, many envision the possibility of a continuous stream like this running all the time.

Over the course of these last 18 days, I’ve been immersed in an endless stream of interstellar adventures, as “In A Galaxy Far, Far Away” ran non-stop on Disney+. This marathon concluded on May 22nd, marking significant milestones for the Star Wars franchise – including May the Fourth, the finale of Andor, and the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith. The continuous broadcast was a celebration of everything Star Wars, and with such a vast universe to explore, there’s no shortage of content. Disney+ houses all eleven Star Wars movies, along with most of its TV shows, numerous shorts, and various specials as well.

The stream provided an opportunity for fans to discover lesser-known aspects of the franchise, some of which they hadn’t encountered before. It made shows like Star Wars: Rebels more accessible to people who might not usually be interested in animation, and even sparked interest in shows they had been meaning to watch, such as Skeleton Crew. This method also served as a casual, stress-free means for families to engage with each other’s interests.

One plausible explanation for the brief duration of the stream could be the high expenses associated with broadcasting. It’s been hypothesized that Disney might have to pay royalties to the cast and crew of these productions each time their work is played on live streaming platforms. On-demand streaming apps, in comparison, usually don’t incur such costs. Yet, Disney has only described the stream as temporary, without disclosing a specific reason for its termination.

Frequently, such streams draw a crowd, leaving viewers puzzled as to why they can’t persist. Yet, it remains unclear if this type of conversation reflects practical applications in everyday life. In the year 2023, Netflix chose to eliminate their “random play” features, stating that they were not frequently used enough to justify continued support. These functions were labeled either “surprise me” or “play something randomly.

Fans of Star Wars, it’s up to you to embark on your own adventures as the live stream of the franchise has concluded. While you can still enjoy it via Disney+, the official livestream event has come to an end.

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2025-05-29 00:44