Overview
- Speaking at the Newport Beach Film Festival this week, Johnson said the feedback made him want to do more Star Wars rather than step away.
- He said he came away from The Last Jedi experience loving Star Wars fandom more than when he started.
- Johnson characterized passionate debate in the fandom as long-standing and healthy when respectful, acknowledging the film’s polarizing reception.
- Lucasfilm’s previously announced Johnson-led trilogy has not moved forward, while he focuses on Knives Out sequels and the TV series Poker Face.
- He remains open to returning to the franchise in the future, and a recording of his remarks was posted by Star Wars Culture.