Simon Kinberg submitted a script draft in August. He told reporters the draft was very good but still needed work. Kinberg rewrote the story into a 70‑page treatment. He now plans to deliver a full script by March. New leaders Filoni and Brennan have shown strong support for this trilogy launcher. Fans watch eagerly as Kinberg moves the project forward.
James Mangold’s Ancient Tale
James Mangold teams up with Beau Willimon, the creator of Andor, to write a film set tens of thousands of years before the original trilogy. Mangold describes the story as breaking the mold and being incredible. However, Kennedy says the project sits on the back burner for now. The writers hope the incoming leadership will revive the script soon.
Glover and Waititi Scripts Stay Alive
Donald Glover and Taika Waititi each turned in completed scripts for their own Star Wars movies. Kennedy calls Waititi’s script hilarious and great. Both projects remain alive, but the next executives will decide if they move forward. Fans remain hopeful that the studio will green‑light at least one of these fresh voices.
Other Projects and Uncertainties
Steven Soderbergh finished a script titled The Hunt for Ben Solo, yet Kennedy confirmed the film will not happen. David Fincher and Alex Garland held early exploratory talks but made no formal commitments. No updates appear for Patty Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron or Sharmeen Obaid‑Chinoy’s New Jedi Order. Kennedy also noted that Rian Johnson felt spooked after the backlash to The Last Jedi, even though she believes his film was one of the best.
What Lies Ahead for Star Wars
Even as Kennedy steps down, she will stay on as a producer for the next two Star Wars movies. The Mandalorian and Grogu film opens in May, and Star Wars: Starfighter is slated for 2027. Kennedy’s exit interview gives fans a clear snapshot of the current status of Star Wars film projects. The studio now faces the challenge of balancing legacy titles with fresh ideas under new leadership.
Overall, the future of Star Wars film projects looks both uncertain and full of potential. New creators stand ready, and fans await the next chapter of the saga.
Source: Dark Horizons
