LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
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LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy

"Legends aren't made. They're built."

6.8
Yr 2024
Rt 104m
Status Ended
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Comedy Action & Adventure Animation Family
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Series Brief

Overview

The entire Star Wars galaxy gets completely mixed up when an ordinary nerf-herder, Sig Greebling, unearths a powerful artifact from a hidden Jedi temple. He finds himself thrust into adventure in a new, wondrously wild and twisted version of the galaxy where good guys are bad, bad guys are good, and the fate of all depends on Sig becoming the hero who can put all the pieces back together.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 84 /100

Critics largely embraced LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, praising it as a creative, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt remix of classic Star Wars lore. Rather than relying solely on a novelty "what if?" concept, reviewers noted that the four-episode series delivers a genuine emotional core focused on family and redemption, while poking affectionate fun at franchise tropes.

Key strengths highlighted across reviews included the crisp, colorful animation style, sharp writing, and an abundance of Easter eggs for devoted fans. Major outlets commended the series for being an easygoing, action-packed adventure that balances edgy toy humor with classic galactic storytelling. Several reviewers even called it one of the most enjoyable Star Wars projects in recent memory.

A few minor critiques were noted among the praise. Some reviewers felt the narrative spent a bit too much time establishing new original characters instead of leaning into its alternate-reality remix, while others described parts of the plot as standard fare. However, the overwhelming consensus viewed the series as a vibrant, satisfying treat for fans of all ages.

“it actually works very well as a classic Star Wars tale, and not just a fun "what if?"”

“The animation is crisp and vibrant, perfectly capturing the playful spirit that LEGO is known for while staying true to the aesthetic of the Star Wars universe”

“an easygoing, creative adventure with some good themes, Star Wars commentary, and an abundance of Easter eggs”

“'LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy' Review: The Best New Star Wars Series Is Here”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Disney Plus
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

This four-part 2024 miniseries takes the rigid structure of the Star Wars galaxy and treats it like a box of scattered plastic bricks. By introducing an alternate reality where morality is inverted and roles are shuffled, the animation leans into a chaotic, remix-style approach to familiar space lore. It replaces the typical earnest tone of the franchise with a comedic perspective driven by the perspective of an ordinary protagonist.

Gaten Matarazzo leads a cast that navigates this high-stakes logic where Jedi temples hide reality-altering artifacts. The narrative hinges on the visual charm of the building aesthetic, using the transition between recognizable iconography and distorted, mashed-up versions of iconic ships and figures. It functions less as a standard adventure and more as a playground for subverting the tropes of the expanded universe through frantic, lighthearted action.

Production Board

Crew

Lead Editor
Chase Ashbaugh Damon Fulford
Post-Production Manager
Samantha Gagnon
Production Manager
Peter Morry Mark MacKay
Storyboard Artist
Eman Thabet Agnes Salek John Flagg Laura Liu
Casting
Lindsay Halper
Production Coordinator
Samantha Limming Tyler Woll
Lighting Supervisor
Alvaro Bataller-Torre
Colorist
Sean Wells Scott McKenzie
Online Editor
Michael Parkinson
Thanks
Yoome Byun Giulia Consonni Adina Rodriguez Danielle Murray Jordan Brookes
Supervising Producer
Steven L. Grover
Additional Music
Adam Dib Roberto Prado
Art Direction
Maisha Moore
Other
Leland Chee
Creator
Josh Rimes
Executive Producer
Josh Rimes
Script Coordinator
Rose Bueno
CG Supervisor
Larry Weiss
Signal Match

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

miniseries space adventure lego alternate universe building
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 13, 2024
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
104 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
35