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Spider-Man Director Jon Watts to Helm New Star Wars Skywalker Saga Trilogy

News18•27-09-2026, 14:30

•Jon Watts, director of the recent Spider-Man films, has been tapped by Lucasfilm to direct the first installment of a new Star Wars Skywalker Saga trilogy.
•The new trilogy is being penned by Simon Kinberg, who previously co-created the animated series Star Wars Rebels.
•Daisy Ridley is reportedly eyed to reprise her role as Rey in the upcoming trilogy.
•The project has not yet received a green light from parent company Disney.
•The Star Wars franchise has expanded significantly since its 1977 debut, with the next installment, Star Wars: Starfighter, set for a May 28, 2027 premiere.

Lucasfilm has tapped Spider-Man director Jon Watts to direct the first installment of the new Skywalker Saga trilogy.

Simon Kinberg, who previously co-created the Disney XD animated series Star Wars Rebels, is writing the new trilogy.

Daisy Ridley is reportedly eyed to reprise her role as Rey in the upcoming trilogy.