Disney has officially announced three new live-action Star Wars movies that are in development, including one that will see Daisy Ridley reprise her role as Rey. While Star Wars has had a consistent presence thanks to the various Disney+ shows, it's been nearly four years since a live-action Star Wars movie premiered in theaters.The live-action Star Wars movies have had their ups and downs since Disney acquired the rights to the franchise. The Force Awakens was a massive hit, both at the box office and with critics, while Rogue One similarly enjoyed a great deal of success. The Last Jedi has 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 Story was a box office disappointment. Finally, The Rise of Skywalker earned decidedly mixed reviews and was the lowest-grossing film in its trilogy.It's been a long time since a live-action Star Wars was in theaters, but now Disney has unveiled its plans for the future of the franchise. One of the movies is being helmed by Logan director James Mangold, and it will cover the "dawn of the Jedi." The second movie will be directed by Dave Filoni, and it will conclude the stories of The 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 of The Rise of Skywalker and once again focus on Rey.
What Are the New Star Wars Movies Coming Out?
- James Mangold film about the dawn of the Jedi
- Dave Filoni film wrapping up the stories from The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and other Disney+ shows
- Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy film set after the events of Rise of Skywalker and featuring Rey
There aren't a lot of details about these new Star Wars movies 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 of Rise of Skywalker and will focus on her building a new Jedi Order. More details on these films should come to light in the months and years ahead.
Luckily, there is plenty for Star Wars fans to look forward to in the more immediate future. The third season of The Mandalorian is currently airing on Disney+, while Ahsoka will premiere in August 2023. It sounds like both will be required viewing for the Dave Filoni film, so Star Wars fans should make sure they watch all the new shows coming to Disney+ while they wait for more information on the new live-action films.