‘Star Wars’: Steven Knight Steps In to Write New Movie Following Damon Lindelof Departure

Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson worked on the script, which is from 'Ms. Marvel' director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.

, as it concluded the Skywalker Saga that began with the 1977 original film.The Mandalorian

, the breakout hit that helped power the streaming service as its flagship show and became a phenomenon in large part to Baby Yoda.feature set for Dec. 19, 2025. The move comes ahead of next month’s Star Wars Celebration in London, where Lucasfilm is expected to reveal more about its big-screen plans.

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