The Star Wars franchise is once again looking to the cinematic future with an idea that has been circulating in the offices of Lucasfilm for some time: continuing the Skywalker saga after The Rise of Skywalker . According to several specialized media outlets, the studio is already working on a new trilogy, and the first film could serve as Episode X , although there is no official announcement or confirmed title yet.
The name most frequently mentioned to direct is Jon Watts , director of the Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland and co-creator of the series Skeleton Crew . Joining him as screenwriter for this new season is Simon Kinberg , known for his work on Star Wars Rebels and several X-Men films.
What is known about the possible Episode X
Information published by The Hollywood Reporter and picked up by other media outlets indicates that Lucasfilm has chosen Watts to direct the first installment of this new trilogy. The project is still in its early stages, without final approval from Disney, and is one step behind Star Wars: Starfighter on the studio's priority list.
The script is being written by Kinberg, who reportedly began developing this phase in late 2024. The same sources describe the film as a continuation of the numbered saga, although it's unclear whether it will retain that name, tell a new story with previously seen characters, or combine both approaches.
As for the cast, nothing is confirmed. Some reports suggest that Rey Skywalker , the character played by Daisy Ridley, might appear in the upcoming film, but her role in the plot and the rest of the cast remain a mystery.
What is consistently reported is that the story would take place after the events of The Rise of Skywalker , allowing for a fresh exploration of the Skywalker legacy. However, this continuity has not yet been officially confirmed by Lucasfilm.
Jon Watts, from Spider-Man to a galaxy far, far away
Watts' potential arrival on the main Star Wars saga wouldn't be a leap into the void. The filmmaker has already worked in the Star Wars universe with Skeleton Crew , a family series released on Disney+ in 2024 and starring Jude Law. He previously directed Tom Holland's three Spider-Man films within the MCU, a cycle that concluded with No Way Home and a massive box office run.
For Disney, hiring Watts means betting on someone who knows both big-budget blockbusters and the adventurous tone the franchise has sought to recapture. His name appears in reports as a safe bet , although the studio has not yet officially announced the hiring.
Kinberg, for his part, generates mixed opinions. He has worked on highly criticized titles such as X-Men: Apocalypse , X-Men: Dark Phoenix , and the Fantastic Four reboot , but he also wrote better-received screenplays like X-Men: Days of Future Past and X-Men: First Class . This mix leads some fans to view the project with skepticism and others with curiosity.
Starfighter will mark the next step in cinemas
Before the Skywalker saga returns to the big screen, Lucasfilm plans to release Star Wars: Starfighter . The film is directed by Shawn Levy and stars Ryan Gosling, and its theatrical release is scheduled for late May 2027 , according to available information.
This feature film will be presented as a standalone adventure set after the sequel trilogy. Viewers won't need to have seen the entire saga to understand its story, and for Spanish and European cinemas, it will serve as a prelude to a possible numbered sequel.
Meanwhile, Disney has focused much of its television strategy on series for Disney+ , with titles that have kept interest in the franchise alive. A return to theaters with a numbered film would be, if confirmed, the most ambitious move since the conclusion of the last trilogy.
- Star Wars: StarfighterDirected by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, it would arrive at the end of May 2027.
- New trilogy: written by Simon Kinberg and with Jon Watts as a possible director of its first installment.
- Possible Episode XThe Skywalker saga would continue after The Rise of Skywalker, without official confirmation of title, cast or date.
- Rey SkywalkerHis return has been mentioned in several reports, but Lucasfilm has not clarified whether he will be a main character or a supporting character.
A schedule yet to be finalized
For now, the only thing that's clear is that the project is in development and that there are no confirmed dates or cast. Sources indicate that Lucasfilm wants to re-establish its presence in theaters, but also that the studio prefers not to rush things after the ups and downs of recent years.
In Spain and the rest of Europe, fans will have to wait for official announcements to find out when this potential new film will arrive. Until then, any details about Episode X should be considered unconfirmed, especially regarding characters and their exact connection to the main saga.
The news, in essence, is that Lucasfilm seems determined to return to the Skywalker saga with a new trilogy, and that Jon Watts and Simon Kinberg are the names most frequently mentioned to lead it. However, the potential Episode X remains officially unconfirmed, without a finalized cast or a release date, so we'll have to wait for Disney to make its move and clarify how Star Wars will return to theaters.