A Look Back at Canceled Star Wars Projects
Lucasfilm’s history of canceledStar Warsprojectsbegan back in 2015.
George Lucas initially had a very different story in mind for the character fans know and love.
The trilogy was announced in February 2018.
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According to Benioff,Lucasfilm didn’t want to move forward with the idea.
Disney has multiple release dates in the pipeline fortheatrical Star Wars installments in 2026 and 2027.
However,the repeated pattern of canceledStar Warsfilmsthat never came to fruition after public announcements by Lucasfilm still exists.
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Mangold’s project sounds similar to what Weiss and Benioff were crafting for the franchise.
Years later, talk ofWaititi’sStar Warsmoviehas been radio silent afterthe lukewarm receptionofThor: Love & Thunder.
Only time will tell if they have landed on the same conclusion.
Star Wars: The Last Jediis currently streaming on Disney+ in the U.S.
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