![]() The idea died quickly, and was instead reworked as the upcoming Netflix film Rebel Moon. Never officially announced but widely reported was director Zack Snyder's pitch for a Star Wars film, a more mature take on the franchise. The successful Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi was originally announced in 2017 as a spin-off film to be directed by Stephen Daldry, but was canceled following the disappointment of Solo: A Star Wars Movie. and then nothing until November 2022 when the director confirmed he wasn't working on a Star Wars movie. Dillard was developing a Star Wars movie. ![]() A 2015 announcement that director Colin Trevorrow would helm Star Wars Episode IX, reportedly titled Duel of the Fates, fell apart in 2017 due to creative differences.įebruary 2020 saw a report that J.D. Lucas handed over the notes he made about his trilogy plans when Disney bought the rights to Star Wars, which were, clearly, never used. One of the first to hit a brick wall was George Lucas' planned sequel trilogy, which would have seen Leia ( Carrie Fisher) elected as Queen of the People, the rebuilding of the Republic, and prequel favorite Darth Maul ( Ray Park) becoming the overarching villain. The years since Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker have seen numerous announcements and rumors regarding upcoming Star Wars films, with absolutely nothing to show for it. Why? Because the fans don't believe Disney anymore when it comes to upcoming films. ![]() But it would be in Disney's best interest to not only announce a new film, with definitive dates and all, but commit to bringing the beloved franchise back to the theaters in earnest. Disney has also used past events to update fans on movie news: the April 2015 Star Wars Celebration Anaheim saw the release of the second teaser for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens at the event, confirming appearances from the cast of the original trilogy. It's likely there could be news for upcoming Disney+ series like Ahsoka and The Acolyte released over the weekend. A number of actors connected with the franchise, including the likes of Hayden Christensen and Ian McDiarmid, are slated to appear, but to date the force behind Star Wars, Disney, hasn't committed to presenting anything. ![]() The official Lucasfilm event is what it says to be: a celebration of all things Star Wars. Over the course of April 7-10, 2023, fans will be swarming the ExCel Centre in London, England for the 15th Star Wars Celebration. ![]()
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