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Taika Waititi's Star Wars Film Faces Uncertain Future

1/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Taika Waititi's Star Wars film remains in limbo as his schedule is busy and he collaborates with another writer.
Kathleen Kennedy (Lucasfilm) said she is optimistic about the script after a promising first act, although updates have been sparse since 2020.
Lucasfilm is transitioning to new leadership under Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan, signaling continued uncertainty for the project and ongoing fan anticipation.

History

Historical Context

In 2012, Kathleen Kennedy became president of Lucasfilm after Disney's acquisition, overseeing the sequel trilogy from 2015 to 2019, which grossed over $4 billion. Despite initial success, the films faced criticism for being derivative, leading to leadership changes in 2020 with Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan stepping in. The future of the Star Wars franchise remains uncertain amid ongoing fan engagement challenges.

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Story summary

Taika Waititi's Star Wars film remains in limbo as his schedule is busy and he collaborates with another writer.
Kathleen Kennedy (Lucasfilm) said she is optimistic about the script after a promising first act, although updates have been sparse since 2020.
Lucasfilm is transitioning to new leadership under Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan, signaling continued uncertainty for the project and ongoing fan anticipation.

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