Star Wars projects show signs of movement as Taika Waititi returns

Taika Waititi is returning to the Star Wars franchise, voicing the character IG-11/IG-12 in the LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian special for Disney+. While this marks his return to the universe six years after Lucasfilm announced a feature film written and directed by him, it does not confirm that the previously announced cinematic project has been greenlit or entered production.

Additionally, reports from Production Weekly suggest that two long-stalled Star Wars film projects may be entering active pre-production. These include the New Jedi Order film, centered on the character Rey, and a mystery project directed by Dave Filoni. While Disney and Lucasfilm have not officially confirmed these developments, the listings indicate a potential shift in the franchise's cinematic roadmap following a period of uncertainty for theatrical releases.