Reports of another Skywalker trilogy revive debate over Star Wars’ future
Reports suggest Jon Watts may direct the first film in a new Star Wars trilogy continuing the Skywalker saga, with Simon Kinberg writing and Daisy Ridley reportedly being considered to return as Rey. The films have not been approved, but the prospect has renewed debate about whether the franchise can move forward by revisiting its central family.
The article argues that the Skywalker story has already reached its conclusion, first in 1983 and again with 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker. It notes that Rey is Palpatine by birth and claims the film’s adoption of the Skywalker name makes her connection to the family feel tenuous. The writer points to Rogue One and Andor as examples of Star Wars stories that found interest beyond the family saga, while questioning whether bringing back familiar characters would help.
- A new Skywalker trilogy is reportedly in development.
- Jon Watts may direct, with Daisy Ridley eyed as Rey.
- The article argues Star Wars should explore new stories.
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The Skywalker saga is the central storyline of Star Wars, following one family across nine films made between 1977 and 2019. The story spans three trilogies, with the most recent concluding in 2019's The Rise of Skywalker. Reports now suggest Lucasfilm may develop a new trilogy continuing this family's story, with director Jon Watts and writer Simon Kinberg reportedly attached to the project.
The prospect has prompted discussion about Star Wars' future direction. Questions have been raised about whether the Skywalker story, which appeared to conclude definitively in 1983 and again in 2019, should be revisited. The heart of the debate is whether the franchise benefits from focusing on this established family or from exploring entirely new characters and storylines instead.
Other Star Wars projects like Rogue One and the television series Andor have found critical success by stepping away from the Skywalker family. These examples have been cited in arguments that the franchise might be better served by exploring new directions rather than continuing this particular saga.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “A new Skywalker trilogy for Star Wars? Going back to the same family-saga well is a waste of time”.