Lucas admitted that he’s a micromanager and just can’t help it, so he figured he’d just enjoy what he had and focus on his family. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, lights up with galactic fanfare So, he realized that just wouldn’t work if he tried to do it again.

Even when he tried to “stay out of the way” during The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Lucas says he was there every day. Lucas said that he could have held on to Lucasfilm and just gotten somebody to run the productions, but that wouldn’t be a real retirement. Ultimately, Lucas said he decided he’d rather raise his daughter and “enjoy life for a while.” George Lucas Cradling Baby Yoda Lucas noted that in 2012 he was already 69, so he asked himself whether he wanted to keep doing this for the rest of his life and go through all that work again. Specifically, Duncan asked, “The whole environment that you’ve created…has been inspirational, so I wonder why you passed control of Lucasfilm on to Disney in 2012.” Lucas answered by noting that he was starting the next trilogy at that time and said that it “takes 10 years to make a trilogy.” Lucas was also about to have a daughter with his wife at that time as well. Bob Iger and George Lucas Tour Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park Ahead of Opening 1999-2005 - via his Twitter and specifically shared one excerpt from an interview he had with George Lucas where they discussed his decision to sell Star Wars. 1977-1983, just gave fans a look at his upcoming book - The Star Wars Archives. Paul Duncan, editor and author of The Star Wars Archives.

But, some may wonder, why did George Lucas sell his incredibly popular Star Wars franchise to Disney in the first place? We’ve got an explanation straight from Lucas himself. Since then, we’ve seen the release of 3 more films in the main Star Wars saga, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Mandalorian, the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, and the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney World, and there’s lots more Star Wars still on the way. The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm Ltd, including the incredible Star Wars franchise, back in 2012. Why Did George Lucas Sell Star Wars to Disney? Here’s What He Had to Say.ĭISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, which means when you click a link and make a purchase, we receive a commission.

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