There's only one key way the next Star Wars trilogy can avoid repeating the Skywalker saga. With nine films already covering that arc, both Lucasfilm and Star Wars fans alike seem eager for something new. The challenge now is finding a meaningful way to move the story forward in the galaxy far, far away and explore new narratives.
Audiences will soon see The Mandalorian & Grogu in 2026, the first Star Wars film since 2019. Other solo projects, like Starfighter and Dawn of the Jedi , are also in development. However, Simon Kinberg is currently writing this upcoming Star Wars trilogy, so here’s the one key thing it must do to stand apart from the previous Skywalker saga.
Simon Kinberg's Trilogy Can't Feel Like More Of The Skywalker Saga
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