The Future of Star Wars Revealed! | Three New Movies Announced!

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Lightsabers are about to ignite again as Lucasfilm reveals its plans for the future of Star Wars, including three new movies set in a galaxy far, far away. As a fan of the space opera franchise, I was intrigued to learn more about what’s in store after the Skywalker saga concluded in the 2019 film The Rise of Skywalker. Here’s what I found out:

• The next Star Wars movie, slated for December 2023, will be directed by Patty Jenkins, known for her work on Wonder Woman. The film, titled Rogue Squadron, will focus on a new generation of fighter pilots and promises to deliver “high-speed thrill ride” and “heart-pumping emotion” according to Jenkins.

• The second movie, set to arrive in December 2025, will be helmed by Taika Waititi, the Oscar-winning director of Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok. Waititi will co-write the script with Krysty Wilson-Cairns, who received an Oscar nomination for 1917. No plot details have been revealed, but Waititi said “it’s Star Wars, it’s the best”, which bodes well.

• The third movie, scheduled for December 2027, will be directed by J.D. Dillard, who made his feature debut with the sci-fi thriller Sleight. Little is known about this project, except that Dillard will also co-write the script with Matt Owens, a writer for Marvel’s Luke Cage and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

These movies will be part of the next phase of Star Wars movies, which Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, said would “expand the Star Wars universe in exciting and meaningful ways.” Kennedy also confirmed that the next Star Wars series for Disney+, after The Mandalorian, will be The Book of Boba Fett, a spinoff featuring the fan-favorite bounty hunter. In addition, several other Star Wars series are in development for the streaming service, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, and Ahsoka.

As a sci-fi and fantasy enthusiast, I think this news will please many Star Wars fans who have been awaiting news of the franchise’s future direction. While Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm has been divisive among devotees, the promise of fresh stories, perspectives, and talent in the movie and TV landscapes could rekindle excitement and spark new debates among the fandom. I’m looking forward to seeing where the Force takes us next.