Jon Watts to Direct Next Movie for Lucasfilm
Director Jon Watts is reportedly attached to helm a new Star Wars trilogy written by Simon Kinberg, intended to serve as the next chapter in the Skywalker Saga. The project is currently in development at Lucasfilm and Disney, following the upcoming release of 'Starfighter'.
Why it matters
This signals a major strategic shift for the Star Wars franchise as it attempts to expand its core Skywalker narrative under new creative leadership.
Logo text Even as Lucasfilm is deep in post-production on its next Star Wars movie, Star Wars: Starfighter , the next phase of a potential new Skywalker Saga is coming into focus.
Jon Watts , the director behind a trio of Tom Holland Spider-Man movies, is now attached to direct the first installment of the Simon Kinberg -penned trilogy. It is a return to the franchise for Watts, who previously co-created Star Wars series Skeleton Crew in 2024.
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