‘Star Wars’: Jon Watts to Direct Next Movie for Lucasfilm
Simon Kinberg is writing the new trilogy that is said to be next episodes of the Skywalker Saga.
First reported 16 hours ago · latest update 1 hour ago
A new project within the Star Wars franchise is currently in development at Lucasfilm. Director Jon Watts has been attached to helm the upcoming film, marking his entry into the long-running science fiction series.
Watts is widely recognized for his work on the recent Spider-Man trilogy featuring Tom Holland. His directorial credits in that series include 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming, 2019’s Spider-Man: Far From Home, and 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The project is reportedly part of a new trilogy currently being written by Simon Kinberg. According to reports, these upcoming films are intended to serve as the next installments of the Skywalker Saga.
While the production is moving forward under the guidance of these creative leads, further details regarding the plot, casting, or specific release dates have not yet been disclosed. The development marks a significant expansion of the Star Wars cinematic universe as Lucasfilm continues to build upon the established Skywalker narrative.
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‘Star Wars’: Jon Watts to Direct Next Movie for Lucasfilm
Simon Kinberg is writing the new trilogy that is said to be next episodes of the Skywalker Saga.
16 hours ago · Borys KitJon Watts to Direct Next ‘Star Wars’ Movie
A new “Star Wars” movie is currently in development with director Jon Watts attached. Watts is best known for directing the popular “Spider-Man” trilogy starring Tom Holland, which includes 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming,” 2019’s “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” and 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” (2026’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.) Before […]
15 hours ago · Payton TurkeltaubJon Watts reportedly set to direct the next Star Wars film
THR reports Jon Watts will direct Star Wars: Episode X, written by Simon Kinberg. The film is still in development at Disney.
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