Director Jon Watts is reportedly attached to helm the first installment of a new Star Wars trilogy written by Simon Kinberg.

Director Jon Watts is attached to direct the first film in a new Star Wars trilogy written by Simon Kinberg. The project is currently in development and intended to serve as the next chapter in the Skywalker Saga, potentially following the events of the previous nine episodes.

Project Development and Scope

The upcoming trilogy is being developed as a continuation of the Skywalker Saga, which focuses on the multi-generational story of the Luke Skywalker family. Reports indicate that the character Rey Skywalker, portrayed by Daisy Ridley, is expected to appear in the new films. While the project is considered the furthest along in development following the upcoming film 'Starfighter,' it has not yet received a formal greenlight from Disney.

Director Background

Jon Watts is recognized for directing the Tom Holland-led Spider-Man trilogy, consisting of 'Homecoming,' 'Far From Home,' and 'No Way Home.' His previous work within the Star Wars franchise includes co-creating and co-writing the 2024 series 'Skeleton Crew,' for which he also directed two episodes. In 2024, Watts and his production company, Freshman Year, entered into a first-look feature deal with Walt Disney Studios.

Context of Upcoming Releases

Lucasfilm is currently in post-production for 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' which is directed by Shawn Levy and stars Ryan Gosling. That film is scheduled for theatrical release on May 27, 2027, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Star Wars franchise. The most recent theatrical release in the series remains 2019's 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,' directed by J.J. Abrams.