Lucasfilm Announces New Star Wars Trilogy Amidst Franchise Uncertainty

Despite numerous setbacks and cancellations, Lucasfilm is moving forward with new Star Wars projects, including a trilogy led by Simon Kinberg.

Lucasfilm has officially announced a new Star Wars trilogy in early development, with Simon Kinberg at the helm.
The trilogy's connection to the Skywalker Saga remains unclear, with reports suggesting it could either continue or diverge from the existing narrative.
Several standalone films are also in the works, including 'The Mandalorian & Grogu,' James Mangold's 'Dawn of the Jedi,' and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's Rey-focused movie.
The Star Wars franchise has faced challenges with many previously announced projects being canceled or stalled, leading to skepticism among fans.
Lucasfilm is exploring new directions for the franchise, potentially expanding into different timelines and story arcs beyond the Skywalker lineage.