The Star Wars present Andor is coming to an finish, leaving many to marvel what the way forward for the franchise appears like, particularly for motion pictures on the large display after a hiatus following the tip of the sequel trilogy. The final Star Wars film launched theatrically was the ninth episode of the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, in 2019. Since then, it has been no secret that Lucasfilm’s main focus with Star Wars has been on its TV universe following the emergence of Disney+ unique exhibits.
With the most recent of these initiatives, Andor, ending its first season after 12 episodes, all eyes flip to the way forward for the Star Wars franchise. Whereas lots is coming in the best way of future Star Wars TV exhibits, the franchise’s cinematic future is much less outlined. As of the tip of 2022, there are 10 confirmed Star Wars motion pictures anticipated to launch within the subsequent decade or so. From initiatives by the likes of Taika Waititi, Patty Jenkins, and Kevin Feige to a long-confirmed trilogy from Rian Johnson, plus different extra not too long ago introduced options, right here is each Star Wars film at the moment within the works in some kind or one other.
Upcoming Star Wars Film Launch Dates
Two of Star Wars’ upcoming 10 motion pictures are particularly attention-grabbing, to say the least. In mid-2018, shortly after the discharge of Solo: A Star Wars Story, Lucasfilm confirmed the event of extra anthology movies. The corporate revealed that these anthology movies can be launched in some unspecified time in the future after a hiatus following the discharge of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and the ending of the Skywalker Saga. Regardless of not releasing another particulars, and even confirming the flicks that may match these slots, Lucasfilm confirmed two dates for the discharge of those initiatives:
- December 2025
- December 2027
Because the time to those launch dates grows shorter, Lucasfilm might want to announce particulars concerning the upcoming anthologies. The studio might simply connect some already in-development Star Wars motion pictures to those launch dates, or proceed with their preliminary plans formulated in 2018. Regardless, the years 2025 and 2027 will, hopefully, see the discharge of two new Star Wars motion pictures on the large display.
Taika Waititi’s Star Wars Film (TBA)
One of many Star Wars motion pictures at the moment in energetic improvement is Taika Waititi’s untitled feature-length venture. In Might 2020, Lucasfilm introduced that Waititi had been employed to direct a Star Wars film after his work on The Mandalorian season 1’s finale. Waititi is about to direct from a script co-written by himself and Krysty Wilson-Cairns. In Might 2022, Kathleen Kennedy introduced that Waititi’s Star Wars film was anticipated to be launched in late 2023. Nonetheless, with Waititi nonetheless writing the script all through 2022 and manufacturing anticipated to start in early 2023, this launch timeframe is unlikely. Nonetheless, it’s extremely possible that Waititi’s film would be the subsequent Star Wars cinematic launch.
Rogue Squadron (TBA)
One of many few different specified Star Wars motion pictures anticipated to be launched within the coming years is Rogue Squadron. Throughout Disney’s Investor Day in 2020, it was confirmed that Rogue Squadron can be the following Star Wars cinematic launch. Patty Jenkins, helmer of the DCEU’s Marvel Girl motion pictures, was hooked up to direct a script from Matthew Robinson, with an introduced launch date of December 22, 2023. Nonetheless, since then, manufacturing on the movie has slowed with Jenkins confirming the script was nonetheless being finalized. In September 2022, Lucasfilm eliminated Rogue Squadron from their launch slate, with Waititi’s Star Wars film now anticipated to be the following cinematic launch of the franchise.
Rian Johnson’s Star Wars Trilogy (TBA)
One other Lucasfilm cinematic venture at the moment in limbo is Rian Johnson’s Star Wars trilogy. Johnson was the author and director of the second installment in Disney’s sequel trilogy, Star Wars: The Final Jedi. In 2017, only some months earlier than the discharge of The Final Jedi, Lucasfilm launched an announcement indicating how proud they have been of the film, concurrently asserting that Rian Johnson would direct a Star Wars trilogy based mostly on his personal pitch. The one different bulletins concerning the trilogy got here from Johnson, who acknowledged it will massively differ from the Skywalker Saga and discover new areas and characters of the Star Wars galaxy.
Since then, nevertheless, developments on Rian Johnson’s Star Wars trilogy have been scarce, to say the least. After the divisive response to Star Wars: The Final Jedi and Johnson’s dedication to the Knives Out franchise, improvement on the trilogy was placed on maintain. Regardless of this, each Kathleen Kennedy and Johnson have given updates on whether or not the trilogy would nonetheless go forward, with each stating that it’s going to occur after Johnson’s commitments to Netflix have been fulfilled. Nonetheless, like the remainder of Star Wars‘ upcoming film slate, the trilogy nonetheless stays frustratingly unsure.
Kevin Feige’s Star Wars Film (TBA)
One of many different initiatives supposedly in improvement is Kevin Feige’s Star Wars film. In September 2019, it was confirmed by each Feige and Kathleen Kennedy that the duo was growing a Star Wars film. After the announcement, it was confirmed that Michael Waldron would write the script after his work with Feige on Loki, Physician Unusual within the Multiverse of Insanity, and the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars. In Might 2022, Waldron acknowledged that his and Feige’s film was nonetheless going forward and wouldn’t be a sequel to something at the moment within the Star Wars universe. Regardless of this, Kennedy denied that the venture was in energetic improvement that very same month, once more casting irritating doubt over the standing of this specific Star Wars film.
Damon Lindelof’s Star Wars Film (TBA)
One film with little or no recognized about it would carry Damon Lindelof into the Star Wars universe. Disney held a two-week-long author’s room in October 2022 that included an enormous number of writers, together with Dave Filoni, Damon Lindelof, and Justin Britt-Gibson. Extra not too long ago, it was introduced that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, who directed the fourth and fifth episodes of Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel, was hooked up to direct this secretive Star Wars film.
Shawn Levy’s Star Wars Film (TBA)
Solely a month after the Lindelof film, one other Star Wars cinematic venture was introduced. In November 2022, it was reported that Shawn Levy was in talks to direct a Star Wars film. Levy’s venture is anticipated to start manufacturing after the director’s work on Deadpool 3 and Stranger Issues season 5.
Each Star Wars TV Present Releasing After Andor
With Star Wars‘ cinematic future being so unsure, it’s price exploring their TV present prospects, which look rather more promising. Starting with The Mandalorian season 1, Disney started shifting the Star Wars franchise’s path towards tv. This led to Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 7, The Dangerous Batch, Tales of the Jedi, and Star Wars: Visions on the animation aspect of the franchise, and The Mandalorian season 2, The E book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Andor on the live-action aspect all being launched on Disney+ since. Right here is each Star Wars TV present releasing after Andor:
- The Mandalorian season 3 (February 2023)
- The Dangerous Batch season 2 (January 2023)
- Star Wars: Visions season 2 (2023)
- Ahsoka (2023)
- Skeleton Crew (2023)
- The Acolyte (TBA)
- Lando (TBA)
- Andor season 2 (TBA)
