New 'Star Wars' film trilogy in the works at Disney

8/11/2024 6:16

        A new "Star Wars" film
        trilogy written by "X-Men" producer Simon Kinberg is in the
        early stages of development at Walt Disney Co, a source
        familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
        
        Kinberg, who co-created animated series "Star Wars Rebels,"
        also will produce the movies alongside Lucasfilm President
        Kathleen Kennedy.
        
        Disney has not released a "Star Wars" film in theaters since
        2019's "The Rise of Skywalker."
        
        The new trilogy will begin with a fresh story and is not
        related to the Skywalker saga, the source said. No other details
        on the plot or the timeline were provided.
        
        "Star Wars," created by George Lucas, is one of the most
        successful film franchises of all time. The movies have
        collected more than $5 billion in global ticket sales since the
        release of the first installment in 1977.
        
        Disney has several "Star Wars" projects in the works. "The
        Mandalorian and Grogu," based on the Disney+ series about a
        helmeted warrior and his companion, is scheduled to reach
        theaters in May 2026.