Lucasfilm develops new Star Wars film and Ahsoka season 2

Lucasfilm is developing a new Star Wars film that will serve as the official tenth episode of the Skywalker Saga. Jon Watts, known for the Spider-Man trilogy, is set to direct, with Simon Kinberg handling the screenplay. The project is expected to feature the return of Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, though the film is currently in the development phase awaiting official Disney approval.

In separate news regarding the Star Wars television universe, Dave Filoni has shared details about the second season of ‘Ahsoka’. Describing the upcoming season as ‘strange’, Filoni noted that the narrative will split between a grounded, war-focused storyline in the standard galaxy and a more supernatural exploration of Peridea. The new season, which includes live-action depictions of Dathomir, is scheduled to premiere on January 20, 2027.