Star Wars is currently in a state of flux that could breathe new life into the franchise. Very exciting Star Wars Projects coming soon, viz The Mandalorian and the Grogu and Star Wars: StarfighterBut there are many possibilities Star Wars The adventures are currently in limbo.
In his exit interview deadlineKathleen Kennedy discusses projects currently on hold with Dave Filoni and Linwen Brennan at the helm. From a Lando Calrissian project to ambitious projects from famous Hollywood names, these projects can expand. Star Wars Universe further. However, the question remains whether these plans will actually be made into movies or television shows.
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Simon Kinberg's potential Star Wars trilogy seems more likely
Back in 2024, Simon Kinberg was confirmed to be working on a new one Star Wars trilogy. While some rumors indicated that it would be an extension of the Skywalker saga, it would likely be a separate trilogy. In August 2025, Kinberg spoke with Nerdtropolis about his excitement and long lead time for the film. Star Wars fandom
Kinberg already has experience in franchising through his work Star Wars Rebels. In her exit interview, Kathleen Kennedy explained that the script was still being worked on after extensive changes. Still, with Kinberg Star Wars Experienced, his project is likely to hit the screen.
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James Mangold and Beau Willimon's Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi explores a new era
James Mangold and Beau Williman are also working on a project for it Star Wars suffrage, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi. Unlike many other projects in the works that focus on the Skywalker Saga era and beyond, their project will instead focus on the distant past. Star Wars the universe. However, James Mangold's potential commitment to the DCU could put the film on the backburner for even longer.
but, Star Wars: Dawn of the JediWhile on hold, more likely to be made. Kennedy confirmed in his exit interview that the script for the project had been written. She said, “Jim Mangold and Beau Willimon wrote an incredible script, but it's definitely breaking the mold and it's on hold.” As with many projects currently on hold, a change in management at Lucasfilm could make or break a film's chances of premiering on the silver screen.
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Taika Waititi's Star Wars script is written, but on hold
While Taika Waititi is set to work on A Star Wars It is a project from 2020, it is a film still in development. In an interview with VarietyWaititi confirmed that his film will focus on new characters and will try to bring back the fun of the original trilogy. Like comedy classics What we do in the shadows and Thor: Ragnarok With more under his belt, Waititi seems like a great choice for a more comedic one Star Wars movie
In his exit interview, Kennedy confirmed that the script was ready for Waititi's film, which he enjoyed. However, with him stepping down as head of Lucasfilm, the fate of the film rests with Dave Filoni and Linwen Brennan.
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Donald Glover's Lando TV series or movie is still in the early stages
Originally pitched as a streaming series, Lando His purpose was to follow Lando Calrissian's exploits throughout his life. Donald Glover has been attached to the series since his turn as Lando Solo: A Star Wars Story was widely praised. However, the project has undergone several changes, including a reported switch to a Lando movie in 2023.
In his exit interview, Kennedy mentioned that Donald Glover had turned in the script for the project, which means it's still in the works. However, with the change in leadership at Lucasfilm, its fate is still uncertain. As soon as Dave Filoni and Linwen Brennan take the helm of the company, they may choose to reimagine the project or delay it further to wait and see the reception. The Mandalorian and the Grogu and Star Wars: Starfighter.
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The fate of Patty Jenkins' Rogue Squadron project is currently unknown
Patty Jenkins was officially confirmed to star in a film about Rogue Squadron pilots in 2020. Confirmed not based on the project. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Games. Instead, it was planned to be an original story. However, Jenkins remains committed Wonder Woman 3 Delayed production. after Wonder Woman 3 Jenkins revealed that she was working Star Wars: Rogue Squadron again
However, fans have not received many updates on the fate of this project. In an interview with IGN In 2023, Kathleen Kennedy noted that the project was still being discussed but could be reconsidered as a streaming series. Disney+ instead Still, the complete lack of discussion of the project in Kennedy's exit interview suggests that the project may have been canceled.
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Rey's new Jedi Order films are also in limbo
in Star Wars Celebration 2023, A new Jedi Order movie was announced, with Sharmin Obaid-Chinoy set to direct Daisy Ridley as Rey. While Lucasfilm did a lot of hype about the film and its prospects after this revelation, the new Jedi Order film has been plagued with many delays. Kathleen Kennedy did not mention the film or its status in her exit interview.
However, there may still be hope for the New Jedi Order. With Obaid-Chinoy's excellent track record in film, television and journalism, he Star Wars The universe will be welcoming and refreshing. Ray's fate Star Wars The future may lie in the reception of fans Star Wars: StarfighterPremiering the following year as the first film to follow the Skywalker saga.
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Rian Johnson's Star Wars trilogy is unlikely
after Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last JediRian Johnson was set to complete one Star Wars own trilogy. This decision was made before his film received top haters from a large minority Star Wars The fandom responded to this and many other factors, including Johnson's massive success Knife out Mystery franchise, make another entry in the Star Wars franchise unlikely to happen anytime soon.
Unlike Jenkins Rogue Squadron project and a potential Ray film, Rian Johnson was mentioned in Kathleen Kennedy's exit interview as she was asked directly about the future of the trilogy. Kennedy quoted Knife out movies as the reason for the trilogy being the backburner. However, she also said, “I think he was scared of the online negativity.” Therefore, Johnson's trilogy is the least likely backburner project to actually make it to the screen at this point.
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Steven Sodenberg's quest for Adam Driver and Ben Solo has already been rejected
In an interview with VarietyAdam Driver revealed that he worked with Steven Sodenberg and Scott Z Burns on the pitch. The Quest for Ben SoloA film that continues the story of Kylo Ren after his apparent death Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. However, the driver also admitted that in the same interview Disney The film was rejected “because they didn't see how Ben Solo was alive.”
Still, Lucasfilm was more open to the idea. In her exit interview, Kennedy said, “Steve Soderbergh and Adam Driver turned in a script written by Scott Burns. It was great. Anything can happen if someone is willing to take a risk.” Thus, with new leadership at Lucasfilm and Disney, even if the script has been rejected in the past, Ben Solo's story may have a chance to continue.
