Disney has officially announced three new live-actionStar Warsmovies that are in development, including one that will see Daisy Ridley reprise her role as Rey. WhileStar Warshas had a consistent presence thanks to the various Disney+ shows, it’s been nearly four years since a live-actionStar Warsmovie premiered in theaters.The live-actionStar Warsmovies have had their ups and downs since Disney acquired the rights to the franchise.The Force Awakenswas a massive hit, both at the box office and with critics, whileRogue Onesimilarly enjoyed a great deal of success.The Last Jedihas proven to be extremely divisive among fans, though it still earned an overwhelmingly positive response from critics and made over $1 billion at the box office.Solo: A Star Wars Storywas a box office disappointment. Finally,The Rise of Skywalkerearned decidedly mixed reviewsand was the lowest-grossing film in its trilogy.RELATED:The Mandalorian Chapter 21 Featured Another Sneaky Cameo That Fans May Have MissedIt’s been a long time since a live-actionStar Warswas in theaters, but now Disney has unveiled its plans for the future of the franchise. One of the movies is being helmed byLogandirector James Mangold, and it will cover the “dawn of the Jedi.” The second movie will be directed byDave Filoni, and it will conclude the stories ofThe Mandalorian,The Book of Boba Fett,Ahsoka, and other Disney+ shows. And finally, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is directing the third movie, which will be set after the events ofThe Rise of Skywalkerand once again focus on Rey.
What Are the New Star Wars Movies Coming Out?
There aren’t a lot of details about these newStar Warsmovies available at the time of this writing. In fact, none of the films even have titles or release dates yet. However, it was confirmed that the Rey movie will be set 15 years after the end ofRise of Skywalkerand will focus on her building a newJedi Order. More details on these films should come to light in the months and years ahead.
Luckily, there is plenty forStar Warsfans to look forward to in the more immediate future. Thethird season ofThe Mandalorianis currently airing on Disney+, whileAhsokawill premiere in August 2023. It sounds like both will be required viewing for the Dave Filoni film, soStar Warsfans should verify they watch all the new shows coming to Disney+ while they wait for more information on the new live-action films.
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