James Mangold's Star Wars Film to Explore Jedi Origins 25,000 Years in the Past

The director aims to craft an original story unbound by existing Star Wars lore, with production tentatively set for late 2025.

James Mangold's upcoming Star Wars film will be set 25,000 years before any previous entries in the franchise, focusing on the origins of the Jedi.
Mangold, co-writing the script with Beau Willimon, seeks creative freedom to tell a fresh story without being tied to established Star Wars canon.
The film draws inspiration from Mangold's teenage fascination with the Star Wars universe and his desire to explore new narrative territory.
While some speculate connections to the non-canon 'Dawn of the Jedi' comics, Mangold has emphasized his intent to create an original story rather than adapt existing material.
Lucasfilm has not announced a release date, and the project's future remains contingent on the development process and Mangold's busy schedule.