Simon Kinberg to Helm New Star Wars Trilogy

The upcoming trilogy will mark a new chapter in the Star Wars universe, separate from the Skywalker Saga.

Overview

Simon Kinberg, known for his work on X-Men and Star Wars Rebels, will write and produce the new Star Wars trilogy.
The films will not continue the Skywalker Saga but will instead start a new storyline within the Star Wars universe.
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy will co-produce the trilogy alongside Kinberg.
The new trilogy aims to recapture the excitement of earlier Star Wars films while avoiding past mistakes.
Several other Star Wars projects are in development, including films by James Mangold and Taika Waititi.