45 years after The Empire Strikes Back , George Lucas' best Star Wars movie continues to inspire the franchise's newest projects, including its new trilogy. It was revealed not long ago that Simon Kinberg, whose work in Star Wars thus far includes the fan-favorite Star Wars Rebels animated TV show, will be helming his very own trilogy.

While details about the new trilogy are, of course, quite scant, Kinberg has taken a few opportunities to speak about what Star Wars fans can expect from Kinberg's approach to his blossoming story. The biggest piece of the puzzle is, in fact, The Empire Strikes Back , as Kinberg has revealed exclusively to Screen Rant .

The Empire Strikes Back Is The Key To Star Wars' Future

Luke Skywalker in a battle with Darth Vader.

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