Seth Green Confirms Long-Lost 'Star Wars Detours' Will Finally Be Released at Lucas Museum
The shelved animated comedy, created with George Lucas, will be exhibited as a curated selection of episodes when the Los Angeles museum opens in September.
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“He wanted to make Simpsons in the Star Wars universe. It's called Detours, and there's… going to be a curation of episodes from that show on display for the public in the theater.”
Seth Green announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 that the long-shelved animated series Star Wars Detours will finally be publicly exhibited as a curation of episodes at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which opens on September 22. The actor and producer made the announcement during a panel discussion about the museum, as reported by Entertainment Weekly and IGN. The series, a comedic parody of the Star Wars universe, was created with George Lucas but has been unseen since being shelved over a decade ago.
Green is best known as a co-creator of Robot Chicken and for his voice role as Howard the Duck in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His work on Detours began after Lucas saw his team's Star Wars sketches and wanted to collaborate on a full series.
What Are the Specifics of the Release?
The news provides concrete details about how and when fans can finally see the lost series.
- Location: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, California.
- Format: A curated selection of episodes will be on display for the public in the museum's theaters.
- Opening Date: The museum is scheduled to open on September 22, 2026.
- Content: Episodes from the 39 completed installments of Star Wars Detours.
- Original Pitch: George Lucas described the concept as "The Simpsons in the Star Wars universe," according to Green.
Green shared the news directly at the Comic-Con panel. "We made a show with George, an animated series," he said. "He wanted to make Simpsons in the Star Wars universe. It's called Detours, and there's… going to be a curation of episodes from that show on display for the public in the theater."
What Is 'Star Wars Detours'?
Star Wars Detours is an unaired CGI-animated comedy series that offers a parody of the Star Wars franchise. Set in the timeline between the prequel and original trilogies, the series was developed by George Lucas alongside Robot Chicken creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich. It was officially announced at Star Wars Celebration in 2012, with a variety of clips showcased at the time.
The voice cast is notably stacked, featuring Seth Green himself alongside Seth MacFarlane as Emperor Palpatine, Anthony Daniels reprising his role as C-3PO, Catherine Taber as Leia Organa, Zachary Levi, Jennifer Hale, and Joel McHale.
Why Was It Shelved for So Long?
The series' fate changed dramatically following Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012. According to reporting by GoldDerby, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy told Green and Senreich that the company wanted to focus on relaunching the Star Wars franchise with the sequel films, and she felt a broad comedic cartoon would undermine that strategy. As a result, the completed episodes were locked away.
Green had previously expressed doubt the series would ever be released. In a February 2025 interview with ComicBook.com, he stated that updating the show for a streaming release would require new work and a financial commitment he didn't think Disney was willing to make. The museum exhibition represents a unique compromise, allowing the work to be seen without a full commercial rollout.
What Happens Next?
The next confirmed step is the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on September 22. The museum will feature two theaters—the Robert Flaherty Theater and the Slavko Vorkapich Theater—that will showcase curated film selections throughout the day. Star Wars Detours will be among those selections, though the exact number of episodes and the schedule for viewing have not yet been detailed by the museum.
For now, the announcement ends over a decade of speculation and provides a definitive, if unconventional, answer for fans who have wondered about the fate of this legendary lost project.
Seth Green's Star Wars Voice Roles
Beyond his work as a co-creator, Seth Green lent his voice to multiple characters in Star Wars Detours. According to the verified cast list, he voiced Obi-Wan Kenobi, a Jawa, Qui-Gon Jinn, and the Kowakian monkey-lizard Salacious Crumb.
This multi-role performance highlights Green's versatility as a voice actor within the parody. His other recent Star Wars voice work includes playing the droid Todo 360 in the 2021 series Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will 'Star Wars Detours' ever be released on Disney+ or another streaming service?
There is no current announcement regarding a traditional streaming or home media release for Star Wars Detours. The only confirmed plan is for a curated exhibition of episodes at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles. Seth Green indicated in a 2025 interview that a streaming release would require significant financial investment to update the material, which he did not believe was a priority for the studio.
How many episodes of 'Star Wars Detours' were made?
According to reports from IGN and GoldDerby, a total of 39 episodes of Star Wars Detours were completed before the series was shelved. Additionally, 62 scripts were reportedly ready for production. The museum exhibition will feature a selection from the archive of completed episodes.
Who else from the original Star Wars cast was involved in the series?
The voice cast included several actors reprising their iconic Star Wars roles. Anthony Daniels returned as C-3PO. The main cast also featured Seth MacFarlane, Catherine Taber, Zachary Levi, Jennifer Hale, and Joel McHale in various roles.
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