The Official Star Wars site says in it’s coverage of the 50th Anniversary release that new projects will be revealed in January, 2027. The focus of the article linked above is on Star Wars 50th anniversary re-release, which of course is getting attention by being the original theatrical cut. There are generations of people who have never seen that original cut of the film.
However, they also say this in the article.
‘Starting in January, the global celebration will honor five decades of storytelling with new project announcements, anniversary merchandise, dedicated fan events, archival releases, and reimagined Disney Parks and Cruise Line offerings all anchored by the theatrical re-release of the original 1977 film on February 19, 2027 and the return of a new Star Wars film in theaters with Star Wars: Starfighter on May 28, 2027.’
The articles details more specific timeframes for all except new project announcements. Nothing else is listed is happening in January, the next thing seems to begin in February with the re-release. So, is there going to be some new projects announced in January to kick the celebration year off?
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It is worth noting that new projects could mean anything, books, games, comics, anything. It does not necessarily mean film or TV. However, given we know Episode X seems to be greenlit and ready for production it would perhaps work for Disney to announce the new trilogy up front.
Star Wars Celebration is April 1-4, and it could be the plan to get the main cast together for that expo? We hear the casting process has begun now that Jon Watts looks like he will direct the film. If so, it’s possible they may announce Episode X and Watts in January.
We shall keep our eyes peeled come January, 2027.
Thoughts below as always.
