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Rian Johnson Declares Star Wars Trilogy 'Effectively Dead'

11/22/2025

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Rian Johnson, the filmmaker, says his planned Star Wars trilogy is "effectively dead," though he remains open to future involvement with the franchise.
In an interview, he reflected on the mixed reception of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, noting its divisive response despite strong box-office performance.
He is focused on the Knives Out series, with Wake Up Dead Man set to hit theaters on November 26 and streaming December 12.

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Rian Johnson, the filmmaker, says his planned Star Wars trilogy is "effectively dead," though he remains open to future involvement with the franchise.
In an interview, he reflected on the mixed reception of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, noting its divisive response despite strong box-office performance.
He is focused on the Knives Out series, with Wake Up Dead Man set to hit theaters on November 26 and streaming December 12.