Three new films in the “Star Wars” franchise are currently in production, scheduled for release in 2026 and 2027.
According to Variety on November 7th, Walt Disney Studios’ Lucasfilm is developing the series, with Simon Kinberg – known for the X-Men series – writing and producing. The film’s plot has not yet been revealed. Disney has scheduled the release of Jon Favreau’s *The Mandalorian & Grogu* on May 22, 2026, and the other two Star Wars films for December 18, 2026, and December 17, 2027.
Simon Kinberg previously served as screenwriter and producer for several X-Men films from 20th Century Fox, including *First Class* (2011), *Deadpool* (2016), and *Logan* (2017). He made his directorial debut with the spin-off *Dark Phoenix* (2019). Kinberg collaborated with Lucasfilm on the animated series Star Wars: Rebels, and advised director J.J. Abrams on Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). He also worked on Paramount’s Star Trek series, directed by Toby Haynes.
In addition to the three upcoming films, the studio will release Skeleton Crew, starring Jude Law. Lucasfilm is currently developing projects by directors James Mangold, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover. Television programs including The Acolyte, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Andor are also in production.
Expected to be released in 2026 and 2027.
According to Variety on November 7th, Walt Disney Studios’ Lucasfilm is developing the series, with Simon Kinberg – known for the X-Men series – writing and producing. The plot details have not yet been revealed. Disney has scheduled the release of Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian & Grogu on May 22, 2026, with two other Star Wars films expected to debut on December 18, 2026, and December 17, 2027.
Trailer for “Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker” (2019). Video: Walt Disney Studios
Simon Kinberg previously served as a screenwriter and producer for several X-Men films at 20th Century Fox, including First Class (2011), Deadpool (2016), and Logan (2017). He made his directorial debut with the spin-off Dark Phoenix (2019). Kinberg collaborated with Lucasfilm on the animated series Star Wars: Rebels and advised director J.J. Abrams on Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). He also worked on Paramount’s Star Trek series, directed by Toby Haynes.
In addition to the three upcoming films, the studio will release Skeleton Crew, starring Jude Law. Lucasfilm is currently developing numerous projects for directors James Mangold, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover. Television series including The Acolyte, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Andor are also in production.
The Star Wars franchise, created by George Lucas, began with the 1977 film of the same name and quickly became a global pop culture phenomenon. The series tells the adventures of characters in a galaxy far, far away, where the “Force”—a mysterious energy—controls everything.
The films have been successful both critically and commercially, winning numerous Academy Awards. According to Numbers, total box office revenue has exceeded $10 billion. Despite being a classic Hollywood franchise, the series has faced many difficulties in recent years because the story has become clichéd and it has failed to establish a large fan base in Asia like the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
