George Lucas Makes Comic-Con Debut with a Sneak Peek at at His New Museum
San Diego Comic-Con had a particularly special guest this year. George Lucas himself appeared at Comic-Con for the first time. The Star Wars creator showed up in one of his familiar plaid shirts to talk about his upcoming Lucas Museum for Narrative Art.
George Lucas at Comic-Con
Queen Latifah hosted the panel, and in addition to Lucas, it also featured Guillermo del Toro and Lucasfilm senior vice president and production designer Doug Chiang. “Few creators have impacted the last fifty years of storytelling like this man has,” Latifah stated when introducing Lucas. “He revolutionized filmmaking not just through spectacle, but through a deeply human lens.” Lucas received a standing ovation as he strided casually onto the stage, wearing one of the plaid shirts he’s become known for.
What Is the Lucas Museum for Narrative Art?
In the works since 2016, the Lucas Museum for Narrative Art will feature pieces from Lucas’s personal art collection of over fifty years. According to Variety, it will include pieces by famous artists such as Frida Kahlo and Norman Rockwell, as well as science fiction-themed artwork, comic art, and, of course, Star Wars concept art. At the panel, Lucas had this to say about the museum:
“Art is more about an emotional connection. Not how much it cost, or what celebrity made it. If you have an emotional connection, then it’s art. I’ve worked with hundreds of illustrators in my life, and they’re all brilliant, but they don’t get recognized for anything. This museum is a temple to the people.”
The museum is set to open near Exposition Park in Los Angeles sometime in 2026.
Will the Lucas Museum be Free?
The museum’s official website doesn’t say anything about admission, but early buzz indicates that the museum will charge admission when it opens. However, allowing people to experience the museum for free would help to support George Lucas’s idea of it being “a temple to the people.” We’ll have to wait and see how much it costs, but no matter what the admission, the museum looks like it will be well worth experiencing. This is a way for George Lucas to share the beauty of narrative art with the world. It might even inspire some young filmmakers.
