Star Wars could be bringing a familiar filmmaker back to make the next big Star Wars film.
Jon Watts is reportedly being considered to direct a movie in the trilogy that Simon Kinberg is developing for Lucasfilm, according to a new report from Knights Edge Media. The outlet says its information comes from two sources, but Lucasfilm has not confirmed the news yet.
Has Jon Watts made a Star Wars project before?
Yes. Watts co-created the Disney+ series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. He also directed the first three of Tom Holland‘s Spider-Man movies (not Brand New Day), making him a recognizable choice for fans interested in the next phase of the Star Wars franchise.
Is the movie officially Star Wars: Episode X?
Knight Edge Media describes the prospective film as Episode X and reports that the filmmaker is being considered for that movie specifically. The report also discusses a possible return for Rey, played by Daisy Ridley. Those details have not been announced by Lucasfilm in connection with a Watts-directed film.
The distinction matters because the trilogy’s place in the larger story has been uncertain since it was first reported. When we covered Kinberg’s involvement in 2024, it was unclear whether the films would continue the Skywalker Saga. The Hollywood Reporter’s initial account described plans for new characters and a new story.
Another Star Wars movie was revealed to have been scrapped earlier this summer.
