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After 47 Years, I Think Star Wars Is Finally Paying Off One Of A New Hope’s Most Intriguing Lines

New footage fromAndorseason 2 includes shots of what fans are convinced is a major Imperial atrocity, one that had a massive impact on Mon Mothma’s life. Excitement is building forAndorseason 2, now confirmed to launch on July 21, 2025. Teasing their upcoming Disney+ TV shows, the House of Mouse has now released an exciting new video that includes afirst look atAndorseason 2.

The teaser includes shots of a major Imperial attack on citizens, who are crying out for someone to help them;it looks as though Cassian Andor himself is on the ground during this incident. Many fans are theorizing this is an event called the Ghorman Massacre, a key moment in Mon Mothma’s own journey to become a rebel.

Destruction of Scarif and death of Jyn Erso & Cassian Andor [1080p HD] 1-50 screenshot

For Mon Mothma, the Ghorman Massacre was an atrocity too far. She moved from careful plotting to open rebellion, fleeing Coruscant before she was arrested or assassinated.

What The Ghorman Massacre Means For Star Wars

A key rebel leader,Mon Mothmawas already a well-respected senator when Palpatine rose to power. Following advice from Padmé Amidala herself, she chose to operate within the political structures of the Empire in an attempt to undermine Palpatine. AsAndorseason 1 revealed, in secret she was financing many acts of outright rebellion. But the Ghorman Massacre changed everything for Mon; two years before the Battle of Yavin,Tarkin ordered the slaughter of peaceful protestors on Ghorman.

We’ve only ever heard about the Ghorman Massacre until now, and the prospect of actually seeing it inAndorseason 2 is both chilling and thrilling. It’s entirely possible Cassian was Mon’s contact at Ghorman, who brought evidence of Imperial atrocities to her. If so, he could even be the one who extracted Mon from Coruscant.

Andor Seasoon 2 official poster

Our Take On Andor Season 2

Andoris essentially a story about how rebellions are born. Given that’s the case, and given Genevieve O’Reilly’s character is so prominent, it’s always seemed likelyAndorseason 2 would head to Ghorman. The interesting question is whetherAndorwill have a Tarkin cameo, created using the same VFX technology asRogue One: A Star Wars Story. That may raise some awkward and uncomfortable ethical questions, but it would also make sense.

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That said, it’s frankly not essential.Cassian seems to be operating on the ground level, caught up in the horror of the massacre, and as such he’ll likely never cross paths with the officers in charge.Andorcould easily show the true horror of the Empire simply ny having Cassian experience this without knowing who gave the order.

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Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.