The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, George Lucas' $1 billion cultural project in Los Angeles, is preparing to open its doors this fall, offering visitors a glimpse into narrative art forms, including the premiere of a long-shelved "Star Wars" comedy series. Located in Exposition Park, the museum is slated to open on September 22, 2026.
The 300,000-square-foot institution will house approximately 1,300 artworks spread across 33 galleries, with an exhibition space totaling 100,000 square feet. The collection spans various forms of narrative art, from comics and manga to children's book illustrations and fine art.
Among the featured programming will be "Star Wars: Detours," an animated comedy series developed by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich. Announced in 2012, the series was intended as a comedic parody of the "Star Wars" universe, with a tone reportedly similar to "The Simpsons." Despite the completion of 39 episodes and numerous scripts, the series never aired. Green announced at Comic-Con that select episodes will be shown at the museum, marking their public debut. The series boasted a voice cast including Green, Seth MacFarlane, Donald Faison, Felicia Day, Zachary Levi, Anthony Daniel, and Billy Dee Williams.
The museum will also feature two state-of-the-art theaters. The Robert Flaherty Theater will focus on cinema as a storytelling medium, while the Slavko Vorkapich Theater will explore filmmaking through visual experimentation. These theaters will screen curated films throughout the day, allowing visitors to attend screenings more informally, akin to visiting a gallery.
The museum's architecture, described as a futuristic structure resembling a spaceship, sits on 11 acres adjacent to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The project is a collaboration between "Star Wars" creator George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson.