Star WarsCelebration took place over the weekend and, when compared to last year’s event, it really delivered in spades. A lot of news came out, and a lot of reveals were made. But if there was one thing that was absent, it was an announcement of a newStar Warsmovie. Worry not,Star Warsfans, because we probably won’t have to wait very long to find out what the nextStar Wars Anthology Moviewill be in theStar Warsuniverse, according to Lucasfilm PresidentKathleen Kennedy.
MTVcaught up withKathleen KennedyduringStar WarsCelebration, shortly after the first trailer forStar Wars: The Last Jedidebuted. When asked about when we can maybe expect to hear about the nextStar Warsanthology movie, which is slated to come out in 2020, she revealed that the announcement could be made very soon. Here is what she had to say about it.
“I think we’re getting close. My hope would be sometime around the summer. I never want to predict thecreative processbecause it is its own thing, so we’re in the midst of those discussions right now.”
It may be a bit disappointing for some that Lucasfilm didn’t announce what movie will be filling that 2020 slot atStar Wars Celebration, but it is hard to argue withKathleen Kennedy’s reasoning. If the movie isn’t ready and the creative process hasn’t yet reached a point where they feel comfortable announcing that movie to the public, then they probably shouldn’t. Good things rarely come from rushing things creatively andStar Warsis not the kind of thing that should be taken lightly.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Storywas the first of these plannedstand-alone anthology moviesand it was a big success for Disney and Lucasfilm. Revolving almost entirely on characters that the audience was unfamiliar with, the movie managed to gross more than $1 billion worldwide and was truly embraced by fans and critics. But the next announced anthology movie sounds like it will revolve around characters we are more familiar with. A recent report from Star Wars News Net revealed that Lucasfilm is committed to doing anObi-Wan Kenobisolo movie withEwan McGregorthat will take place between the events ofStar Wars: Revenge of the SithandStar Wars: A New Hope. The report also said that they are planning a bounty hunter movie that will feature Boba Fett heavily, but not necessarily a movie revolving entirely on him. Lucasfilm was prepared to announce aBoba Fettmovie with directorJosh Trank(Fantastic Four,Chronicle) at the helm, and they even had a teaser ready, but things fell apart before it really got going.
Thenext Star Wars moviefans can look forward to isStar Wars: The Last Jedion December 15, which will be followed by the untitledHan Solomovie on July 10, 2025. Disney and Lucasfilm will have a good opportunity to announce the 2020Star Warsanthology movie at the D23 Expo this July, so be on the lookout for that. you may check out the interview clip withKathleen Kennedyfor yourself below.
