Lucasfilm announces The Mandalorian spinoffs, new Patty Jenkins Star Wars film, and more

The Mandalorian
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Just over a week ahead of The Mandalorian's season finale, Lucasfilm just dropped some key reveals about the future of Star Wars.

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy during a Disney presentation for investors on Thursday announced a number of upcoming Star Wars projects both for Disney+ and theaters. Among the biggest reveals: Patty Jenkins, the acclaimed director of Wonder Woman, will direct the next Star Wars film. It will be called Rogue Squadron and follow a "new generation of starfighter pilots as they earn their wings and risk their lives in a boundary-pushing, high-speed thrill-ride," Lucasfilm said. The film is set for release in 2023.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.