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Rian Johnson Remains Open to Future Star Wars Films

11/6/2025

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Rian Johnson, director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, addressed the cancellation of his planned trilogy at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
He said the polarizing response to The Last Jedi did not deter him from making more Star Wars films.
Johnson reaffirmed his lifelong Star Wars passion and noted diverse fan opinions.
He is focused on other projects but remains open to returning to the Star Wars universe.

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Rian Johnson, director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, addressed the cancellation of his planned trilogy at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
He said the polarizing response to The Last Jedi did not deter him from making more Star Wars films.
Johnson reaffirmed his lifelong Star Wars passion and noted diverse fan opinions.
He is focused on other projects but remains open to returning to the Star Wars universe.