Overview
- At Sundance, Waititi said he aims to "harness a little bit more of the fun" of the original trilogy while keeping the stakes high.
- He reiterated the project will be a little separate from existing stories and focus on new characters rather than legacy figures.
- Waititi said he has turned in a draft he calls "hilarious and great," reflecting his comedic sensibility.
- Outgoing president Kathleen Kennedy kept the project active and praised the script, and coverage notes Dave Filoni is stepping in to lead.
- No release date or greenlight has been announced, and Lucasfilm’s upcoming theatrical slate lists The Mandalorian & Grogu and Shawn Levy’s Starfighter before Waititi’s movie.