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Who owns Lucasfilm?

Lucasfilm is owned by Disney (the United States, NYSE: DIS), which acquired the brand on 21 December 2012.[1][2] Lucasfilm was founded in 1971 in San Francisco, California and was independent until 2012.

Key facts

Current owner
The Walt Disney Company verified
Owned since
· deal details
Acquisition price
$4.05 billion
Previous owner
Independent (1971–2012)
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Burbank, California
Origin
🇺🇸 United States, San Francisco, California
Founded
1971
Category
Media & entertainmentFilm & televisionFilm studios
Parent ticker
NYSE: DIS
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Lucasfilm

Lucasfilm holds Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Disney acquired it from George Lucas in 2012 for about $4.05 billion, a sale he made partly to fund a philanthropic foundation, and it produced a new Star Wars trilogy within five years.

Ownership timeline of Lucasfilm

Owners of Lucasfilm from 2012 to 2026 Disney 2012–present Disney 2012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
  1. 2012 – present Disney acquired 21 December 2012 [1][2] verified

Where Lucasfilm sits in Disney

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Deals involving Lucasfilm

Acquisition closed

Disney acquires Lucasfilm

Disney acquired Lucasfilm from George Lucas for about $4.05 billion in cash and stock, taking ownership of Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Lucas has said he directed much of the proceeds to educational philanthropy.

Value
$4.05bn
Buyer
Disney
Seller
Regulatory
None recorded

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Lucasfilm?

The parent company of Lucasfilm is Disney, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Lucasfilm American?

Yes. Lucasfilm originated in the United States in 1971 and its owner, Disney, is also headquartered in the United States.

When did Disney buy Lucasfilm?

Disney completed its acquisition of Lucasfilm on 21 December 2012, after announcing the deal on 30 October 2012.

Who owned Lucasfilm before Disney?

Lucasfilm was an independent company from its founding in 1971 in San Francisco, California until Disney acquired it in 2012.

Is Lucasfilm still owned by Disney?

Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Lucasfilm is still owned by Disney. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (2) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] The Walt Disney Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2025-11-13 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 13 November 2025; retrieved 8 September 2026.
  2. [2] Disney to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. — The Walt Disney Company, Official press release, published 30 October 2012; retrieved 8 September 2026.

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