Star Wars Viewership Soars in 2026 Data Revealed
Ethan Hayes
Published May 17, 2026
Published May 4, 2026, 8:52 AM EDT, Nick Bythrow—Lead Writer at ScreenRant—offers an in-depth look at the latest streaming statistics for the iconic franchise.
According to Nielsen, Star Wars maintained its massive appeal in 2026, with fans logging 33 billion minutes of viewing on Disney+. Live-action films accounted for 44.2% of this time, while live-action TV contributed 16.8%, animated projects matched at 16.8%, and documentaries made up 0.2%.
A New Hope emerged as the top watched movie, followed by The Phantom Menace and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Disney+’s Andor led live-action TV viewership, complemented by The Mandalorian’s strong performance. Notably, Andor held the title of most-streamed Star Wars project on May 4, 2026.
Generational preferences varied: The Mandalorian led among Gen Alpha and Baby Boomers, Andor among Millennials and Gen X, and The Clone Wars resonated most with Gen Z. The franchise’s momentum continues into 2027 with upcoming releases like Star Wars: Starfighter and New Jedi Order.
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