Light & Magic Season 2 Trailer Revealed at Star Wars Celebration Tokyo

Disney+ has released the second season of the documentary series Light & Magic, which explores Industrial Light & Magic's (ILM) groundbreaking transition from practical effects to digital filmmaking during the late 1990s and early 2000s. This three-part season premiered at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, accompanied by a trailer, key art, and a panel featuring key figures from Lucasfilm and ILM. The series delves into ILM's technical innovations, including the creation of the first fully realized CG character and the development of digital water, and highlights the making of the Star Wars prequels, particularly The Phantom Menace and the character Jar Jar Binks. The documentary addresses the critical and fan backlash against Jar Jar Binks, featuring personal accounts from actor Ahmed Best about the intense response he faced. Light & Magic season two balances nostalgia for the early CGI era with an honest look at the challenges, setbacks, and enduring impact of ILM's digital revolution on visual effects. Both seasons are now streaming on Disney+.