Jon Watts to Direct First Film in New Star Wars Trilogy
Jon Watts is attached to direct the first film of a proposed new Star Wars trilogy, with Simon Kinberg writing and Daisy Ridley's Rey expected to return.
Jon Watts is attached to direct the first film in a proposed new Star Wars trilogy, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project would mark Watts's return to franchise filmmaking after helming three Spider-Man movies for Sony and Disney.
Watts is already familiar to Lucasfilm audiences: he wrote, produced, and directed the Disney+ series Skeleton Crew, which premiered in 2024. His most recent directorial effort was Wolfs.
Simon Kinberg was first attached to write the new trilogy in 2024. Kinberg co-created the animated series Star Wars: Rebels and served as a creative consultant on The Force Awakens.
Rey's story may continue
The new films will apparently continue the story that concluded in The Rise of Skywalker, with Daisy Ridley's Rey Skywalker expected to appear. No release dates or further casting have been announced.
Quick answers
Who is directing the new Star Wars trilogy?
Jon Watts is attached to direct the first film of the proposed new trilogy, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Who is writing the new Star Wars trilogy?
Simon Kinberg was first attached to write the new trilogy in 2024. He co-created Star Wars: Rebels and consulted on The Force Awakens.
Will Daisy Ridley return as Rey?
Daisy Ridley's Rey Skywalker is expected to appear in the new films, which will apparently continue the story that concluded in The Rise of Skywalker.