Early reviews of Pieces of the Past surfaced, and the consensus is clear: Disney+ and Star Wars have another hit on their hands. Almost exactly one year after the release of the Star Wars mini-series Rebuild the Galaxy in September 2024, a four-part sequel will be premiering on Disney+ on Friday, September 19, bringing Star Wars fans back into a What If…?-like, LEGO-ized corner of the galaxy far, far away.
Members of the media and critics who got a chance to watch Pieces of the Past early and review it are specifically lauding the show’s humor, themes, and characters as the biggest highlights, while also praising its story and setting.
According to Screen Rant’s Molly Brizzell (via X), Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past displays a “heartfelt life lesson portrayed in a playful way,” while also “[honoring] Star Wars fans” at the same time:
"I had so much fun with 'Lego STAR WARS: REBUILD THE GALAXY - PIECES OF THE PAST' - and, of course, I loved witnessing yet another heartfelt life lesson portrayed in such a playful way! This one truly honors Star Wars fans and their love for all characters in the best way."
Star Wars Holocron (also via X) described the upcoming series as “fun” and “hilarious,” while also adding that its plot “has parallels to Deadpool & Wolverine.” Holocron teased that Pieces of the Past “features one of the most innovative action sequences” ever showcased in an animated Star Wars project:
"'Lego STAR WARS: REBUILD THE GALAXY - PIECES OF THE PAST' is another fun, hilarious 'What If' adventure. The episodes go bigger with the crazy mash-ups in a plot that has parallels to 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' The series both honors and make fun of Star Wars in so many creative ways and features one of the most innovative action sequences we’ve ever seen in Star Wars animation. Yet another incredible love letter to Star Wars, full of deep cut references and nods to the franchise we adore."
Fandads also had a lot of good things to say about LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past, calling it "a fantastic continuation" of the first installment that was released in 2024. They are also already hoping for "more adventures of Sig & Dev," which many Star Wars fans will also likely want more of after Pieces of the Past is officially released:
"'Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past' is a fantastic continuation to the story! I love the new characters & overall story! Give us more adventures of Sig & Dev! Full review to come!"
"Pieces of the Past is a delight," according to SciFiction's Kieran Burt, who also noted the show's "wacky locations and even wackier characters:"
"'Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past' is a delight just like the first season. Wacky locations and even wackier characters keeping the world fresh and new with familiar family drama."
David Tonti (via X) also took some time to talk about how Pieces of the Past connects to its predecessor while mentioning that "there are so many references" to Star Wars lore:
"'Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past' continues the story of the first chapter, managing to do even more! There are so many references to parts of the Galaxy Far, Far Away, and if you've never seen the original series, well, now's the time to do it!"
Film critic Michael J. Lee (via X) praised the show's humor and twists, promising that Pieces of the Past will be a story that "fans new & old" will enjoy:
"Pieces of the Past isn’t just “what if” with bricks. It’s a silly yet reverent reimagining of Star Wars, packed with clever humor, inventive twists, and love for the saga and colorful bricks and minifigs that fans new & old will click with."
Ashley Saunders (via X) had a lot of love for Pieces of the Past's central villain, stating that Dan Stevens' role as Solitus is "perfect" casting:
"LEGO STAR WARS has done it again. PIECES OF THE PAST delivers all the irreverent snark, fun cameos, & even some crazy deep cuts for another awesome adventure. Dan Stevens as Solitus is PERFECT. Plus jokes about pointless plots, sand, & aww yeah BABY YODA. Loved it!"
The Friends of the Force podcast (via X) thought that Pieces of the Past was better than the first season, thanks to the "LEGO zaniness ]firing] on all cylinders:"
"We’ve seen “Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past” and it’s just as brilliant, if not better, than season one as the Star Wars humor, witty one-liners, and LEGO zaniness fire on all cylinders. This story is so dang endearing."
As mentioned, fans won't have to wait much longer to see the series for themselves, as all four episodes will be added to Disney+ on Friday, September 19, 2025. LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy—Pieces of the Past features an ensemble of Star Wars legends, including Mark Hamill, Ashley Eckstein, Anthony Daniels, and Cameron Monaghan.
Will There Be a Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Season 3?
Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy ended on a cliffhanger, so it was no surprise when Lucasfilm and Lego announced that a sequel miniseries titled Pieces of the Past would be released. However, since Pieces of the Past has already received incredibly positive reviews, many likely wonder if more episodes are coming.
The great thing about Lego Star Wars titles is that they do not have to adhere to Star Wars canon in any way at all. They can be as wacky and out there as they want and can frankly include any character that they want. For instance, Darth Revan will be featured in Pieces of the Past, and he is not a character who can just show up anywhere in Star Wars canon.
Since LEGO does not have to follow established canon, LEGO Star Wars shows can be made whenever LEGO wants. So, it is pretty simple. If Pieces of the Past performs well on Disney+ in terms of viewership and gets a lot of engagement across social media, there is a good chance more episodes could be on the way.
