Many older fans have had a problem with the sequel trilogy. In fact, many of those same fans had a problem with the prequel trilogy. Don’t try to rewrite history, I was there. “They destroyed my childhood” was filling up message boards in those early internet days. I have explained how those films went wrong, but this isn’t about that. Deadline has confirmed a new Skywalker trilogy is coming. Possibly.

Deadline confirmed that Lucasfilm tapped Skeleton Crew co-creator Jon Watts to helm the first installment in a new trilogy. Simon Kinberg is working on the script. Now, it seems that they will not be making the same mistake that Lucasfilm made with the sequel trilogy. It is reported that Kinberg has been working on a new trilogy since 2018. That would place him beginning it between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker.

Daisy Ridley is expected, according to the piece, to reprise her role as Rey. This, narratively, makes sense given that they would need some characters to carry over. Now, whether she will be in the entire trilogy remains to be seen.

New Skywalker Trilogy is Coming

It is important to note that this trilogy has not been approved by Disney. There is a very low likelihood that it will not be given the go. With the original Star Wars movie celebrating its fiftieth anniversary next year, as well as Starfighter, a new trilogy may be the best injection.

They would need to make sure an overall story is in place, and work-for-hire directors to bring it to life. Too many high-profiled directors would change the script and then we would have what he had last time. Giving the sequel trilogy to three different directors created a very mish-mash story. Don’t believe me, rewatch The Rise of Skywalker.