George Lucasconfirms that specialStar Warsand Marvel pieces will be on display at his new museum. Over the weekend, George Lucas attendedSan Diego Comic Con2025, marking his first appearance at the fan-favorite event.The panel was hosted by the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, teasing a “sneak peek” of the museumalongsideGuillermo del Toroand Doug Chiang.
In the panel at SDCC’s Hall H, whichScreen Rantattended,Lucas began by talking about his idea for the museum, stating, “This is a temple to the people’s art.”In a special video, Lucas then revealed a preview of what guests can expect when visiting the museum, and it included some pretty special pieces fromStar Warsand Marvel.
On theStar Warsside of things, guests can expect various concept art from acrossStar Warsmoviesas well as film posters. However, props, including pod racers and ships, likeLuke’s Landspeeder fromA New Hope, Anakin’s Starfighter fromThe Phantom Menace, and the Speeder Bikes fromReturn of the Jedi,will also be available for guests to view.
For fans ofMarvel, there will be plenty of original sketches of Black Panther and other characters on displayat the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, including original drawings from 1968. Guests will also be treated to other sketches from works likeFlash GordonandPeanuts, as well as various art by comic legends like Jack Kirby, and artists like Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo.
What This Means For Fans Of Marvel & Star Wars
The Lucas Museum Helps Showcase The Legacy Of Franchises
Lucas’ announcement is rather exciting for fans of Marvel andStar Wars, as it means there will be a centralized collection for all the franchises' memorabilia.The museum will offer fans a deeper look at the creative processand the vision behind their favorite Marvel andStar Warscharacters, giving guests a unique glimpse at their history.
Speaking about the inclusion of movie franchise props and art among the more traditional artworks, Lucas stated that “it’s more about a connection, an emotional connection, with the work. Not with the cost or the celebrity did it. It’s the emotional connection.No one can tell you it’s not art. If you have the emotional connection, then it’s art."
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It’ll Be A Perfect Experience For Fans
It’s clear thatMarvelandStar Warsresonate with people, whether that be through movies, TV, or comic formats. In fact, theStar Warslegend hosted the largest ever Sunday panel in SDCC history, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Therefore, the Lucas Museum will certainly be a hot spot for fans to connect with the art behind their favorite stories.
Founded byGeorge Lucasand his wife, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is based in Exposition Park in Los Angeles, California, and will offer a wide range of visual storytelling by different artists. After construction originally began in 2018, the museum has experienced a host of delays over the years. However, it is finally set to open in 2026.
