Kathleen Kennedy Reveals Star Wars Projects as She Steps Down from Lucasfilm Chief
Kathleen Kennedy, the president of Lucasfilm, has disclosed various upcoming Star Wars projects while stepping down from her role. Among these is a highly anticipated standalone movie featuring Rey Skywalker. This project was first announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023, where Kennedy appeared alongside Daisy Ridley and director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Despite its initial fanfare, details have remained scarce since then.
Future of Star Wars Projects
During her announcement, Kennedy described the Rey Skywalker film, set to take place 15 years after the events of *The Rise of Skywalker*. She explained that the narrative will explore the challenges faced by the Jedi in a galaxy that is post-war and grappling with the remnants of the First Order. Rey’s journey involves rebuilding the Jedi Order based on ancient texts and lessons from Luke Skywalker.
In addition to the Rey-focused film, Kennedy also mentioned a new trilogy being developed by Simon Kinberg, known for directing *Dark Phoenix* and *The 355*. There have been rumors surrounding Kinberg’s trilogy, particularly regarding its development speed and feasibility.
Current Developments
In her remarks, Kennedy emphasized that the storytelling process for Kinberg’s trilogy has required extensive revisions. She mentioned a detailed treatment of approximately 70 pages was recently completed. Kennedy indicated that further developments on this trilogy are expected in March.
On the subject of other anticipated Star Wars projects, Kennedy noted that James Mangold’s and Steven Soderbergh’s films are currently stalled. Mangold was initially involved in a Star Wars project revealed at Celebration 2023, while Soderbergh’s venture, *The Hunt for Ben Solo*, faces obstacles from Disney’s leadership.
- Rey Skywalker Film: Set 15 years post-First Order.
- Kinberg’s Trilogy: Currently undergoing story revisions.
- Other Projects: Mangold and Soderbergh’s films on hold.
- Future Updates: Expected from Dave Filoni, Kennedy’s successor.
Other potential Star Wars films and series have been hinted at over the years, ranging from Jabba the Hutt stories to adaptations of *Knights of the Old Republic*. However, most of these ideas remain dormant, with no clear path toward production.
Upcoming Releases
For now, only two Star Wars films have been firmly scheduled for release. *The Mandalorian and Grogu* is set to hit theaters on May 22, while *Star Wars: Starfighter*, featuring Ryan Gosling, will debut on May 28, 2027. As the future of the Star Wars franchise evolves, fans eagerly await announcements from Kennedy’s successor, Dave Filoni.
