It is set to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and follows Rey as she “begins a new adventure with BB-8 to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force,” while her friends prepare her for Life Day. She ends up facing Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi and others as they try to make it back in time for the Life Day party. In other words, it’s just the kind of kitschy plot you need for one Star Wars Holiday Special redux.
Disney has previously partnered with Lego for Disney XD and Disney XD YouTube videos, but this will be the first Lego special to appear on Disney +. It will be directed by Ken Cunningham (Lego Marvel Spider-Man: Vexed by Venom) and written by David Shayne (Lego Star Wars: All-Stars). As Lucas intended with the first special, it will also be used to print merchandise, starting with the 2020 Lego Star Wars Advent calendar and a sticker book.
While the cast and creators may not have fond memories of the special, some famous Star Wars fans do. Jon Favreau told GQ that the Star Wars Holiday Special had an impact on The Mandalorian, and he even put a reference to the Wookie “Life Day” holiday in the pilot. Favreau may have had a say in the decision to create a modern version. “It’s ready, the ideas are ready,” he said. “I think it could be really fun.” De Lego Star Wars Holiday Special will stream on Disney + on November 17, 2020.
