New 'Star Wars' Book Adapts 'Ahsoka' Series in Shakespearean Style

The latest entry in the 'William Shakespeare's Star Wars' series will bring the Disney+ show to life in classic Elizabethan meter.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:37pm

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A new book titled 'William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Ahsoka's Tale' is set to release in September, adapting the first season of the Disney+ series 'Ahsoka' in the style of William Shakespeare. The book will feature dialogue from the show's characters, stage directions, and illustrations capturing the iconic Star Wars characters in Elizabethan-inspired costumes. This will be the 11th entry in the popular 'William Shakespeare's Star Wars' series, which has previously adapted the nine Skywalker Saga films and 'The Mandalorian'.

Why it matters

The 'William Shakespeare's Star Wars' series has built a dedicated fanbase by reimagining the beloved sci-fi franchise through the lens of classic Shakespearean theater. The upcoming 'Ahsoka's Tale' adaptation will allow readers to experience the events of the Disney+ series in a unique and creative way, blending modern Star Wars storytelling with the timeless poetry of the Bard.

The details

The new book, published by Insight Editions, will be released on September 8 and is available for pre-order. It will feature 20 richly illustrated pages capturing the 'Ahsoka' characters in Elizabethan-inspired costumes and settings. The book's synopsis promises 'dialogue from each character in the show, stage directions, and plenty of Easter eggs' for fans to discover.

  • The 'William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Ahsoka's Tale' book will be released on September 8, 2026.
  • The book will adapt the events of the first season of the Disney+ series 'Ahsoka', which premiered in 2023.

The players

Ian Doescher

The author who has adapted the previous entries in the 'William Shakespeare's Star Wars' series, including the nine Skywalker Saga films and 'The Mandalorian'.

Insight Editions

The publisher behind the 'William Shakespeare's Star Wars' book series, which has been in publication since 2013.

Ahsoka Tano

The Jedi Knight and former apprentice to Anakin Skywalker, who is the central character of the Disney+ series that is being adapted in the new book.

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What they’re saying

“A said tale's best for winter: I have one of Jedi and Empires.”

— Excerpt from the book's synopsis

“Exit, pursued by an Empire!”

— Excerpt from the book's synopsis

What’s next

Fans can pre-order 'William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Ahsoka's Tale' ahead of its September 8, 2026 release.

The takeaway

The 'William Shakespeare's Star Wars' series has built a loyal following by bringing a unique Elizabethan twist to the beloved sci-fi franchise. The upcoming 'Ahsoka's Tale' adaptation will allow readers to experience the events of the Disney+ series in a creative new way, blending modern Star Wars storytelling with the timeless poetry of the Bard.