Jon Watts announced as director for upcoming Star Wars Episode X

Lucasfilm has officially selected director Jon Watts to helm the first film in a new Star Wars trilogy. This upcoming project is set to continue the Skywalker saga, marking a return to the central narrative thread that has defined the franchise’s primary cinematic entries.

Jon Watts is widely recognized for his work within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having directed the Spider-Man trilogy consisting of Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home. In addition to his experience with major studio franchises, Watts is a co-creator of the Star Wars series Skeleton Crew, establishing a prior professional relationship with the production studio.

The new trilogy is being written by Simon Kinberg. While the project is being characterized as the next chapter in the Skywalker saga, specific plot details regarding the setting or the return of legacy characters have not yet been disclosed.

The announcement confirms that the franchise is moving forward with a new set of films following years of expansion across various onscreen mediums. The selection of Watts to lead the first installment represents a significant development in the studio's long-term planning for the Star Wars universe.

Production timelines and release dates for the new trilogy have not been announced. As the project remains in the early stages of development, further information regarding the scope of the trilogy and the involvement of additional creative personnel is expected to be revealed at a later time.