Overview

• Gareth Edwards stated in a June 2025 Business Insider interview that he will not return to direct another Star Wars film, saying he’s content to “move on and do my thing.”
• The Disney+ series Andor’s finale in spring 2025 has led fans and critics to revisit Rogue One with newfound appreciation nearly a decade after its 2016 release.
• Edwards reflects on the production challenges of Rogue One, including massive reshoots supervised by Tony Gilroy, and emphasizes his continued pride in the final product.
• He argues that a movie’s true measure lies in its longevity, focusing on audience sentiment 10 to 20 years after release rather than immediate box office or reviews.
• Edwards is now directing Jurassic World: Rebirth, which is slated to hit theaters in July 2025 as his next major project.