Directors: Rodrigo Blaas (Sith), Magdalena Osinsk (I Am Your Mother), Nadia Darries & Daniel Clarke (Aau’s Song), Paul Young (Screecher’s Reach), LeAndre Thomas & Justin Ridge (The Pit), Gabriel Osorio (In The Stars), Hyeong Geun Park (Journey to the Dark Head), Ishan Shukla (The Bandits of Golak), Julien Chheng (The Spy Dancer)
Star Wars: Visions — Volume 2 is now streaming on Disney+
The second volume of Star Wars: Visions contains nine new stories from studios around the globe. Unlike the first season—produced solely by Japanese studios—this follow-up sheds the “Star Wars anime” label for a broader range of styles and perspectives.
The majority of the stories in Volume 2 also feel like they could fit into canon if Lucasfilm wanted them to. That’s not to say they’re restrained—just less wild than some of the first volume’s entries.
As with any anthology, some shorts hit harder than others, and a few feel like backdoor pilots. I enjoyed all nine, though there’s noticeable overlap across several entries featuring young girls discovering their power or finding a mentor—one or two too many for a single set.
9.) Journey to the Dark Head — Studio Mir
Mir’s slick animation and Jedi-vs-Sith focus make this feel closest to Volume 1. Not bad—just less exciting compared to the fresher directions elsewhere. Hints of the Whills and the “dark within” are neat touches.
8.) The Bandits of Golak — 88 Pictures
The Indian setting and cultural texture bring something new to Star Wars. It slips into familiar beats in the back half, which keeps it lower in the ranking.
7.) Aau’s Song — Triggerfish
A singer whose voice calms corrupted kyber is instantly compelling. The soft, tactile, stop-motion-inspired look (think yarn & felt) is a delight.
6.) In the Stars — Punkrobot
Striking stop-motion, especially the opening with a TIE’s searchlight cutting through darkness. Two sisters fight the Empire that stole their world’s water—simple, effective, and moving.
5.) The Pit — D’Art Shtajio & Lucasfilm
Enslaved workers mining kyber to build a glittering city they’re barred from—then abandoned to die in the very hole they dug. It’s haunting imagery and a timely parable about complicity. Shoutout: this is the only short with a post-credits epilogue.
4.) Screecher’s Reach — Cartoon Saloon
From the Wolfwalkers team comes a seemingly classic adventure with a sharp, unsettling turn. Gorgeous art; the cave sequence is among the volume’s best moments.
3.) Sith — El Guiri
A former Sith seeks a new life and can’t quite paint over the darkness. The oil-painting-come-alive aesthetic and kinetic duel make this a standout opener.
2.) I Am Your Mother — Aardman
Pure Aardman charm. The banter and mother–daughter dynamic are lovely, the race is inventive, and the ending lands sweetly. Give Aardman more Star Wars, please.
1.) The Spy Dancer — Studio La Cachette
WWII resistance inspirations meet Star Wars in a tale of espionage and performance. Mesmerizing choreography, elegant animation, and a final reveal that begs for continuation. My favorite of the bunch.
Star Wars: Visions — Volume 2 shows how expansive and vibrant this galaxy can be when creators are let loose. From painterly flourishes to stop-motion textures, every short looks distinct. Even with some thematic overlap, it’s a refreshing counterpoint to the narrower scope of current canon shows.
