There are now more canceled Star Wars films than released. In fact, since Disney bought Lucasfilm only five parts of the star saga appeared in the cinema. In addition to the sequel trilogy, this includes the spin-offs Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Solo: A Star Wars Story. There has been a break for five years.
In December 2020, Lucasfilm surprised with the announcement of another spin-off, which was even direct presented with an announcement video was: Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins was supposed to bring the Star Wars film Rogue Squadron to the big screen. The planned theatrical release at the time: December 2023.
New life for Rogue Sqaudron: Canceled Star Wars film possible again according to director Patty Jenkins
In November 2021, Rogue Squadron was taken off the production schedule and put on hold indefinitely. Now there is hopeful news from the director herself. Jenkins says she has resumed work on the film. Last but not least, two of their other blockbuster projects have been canceled.
The 2020 Rogue Squadron announcement video:
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron – Announcement (English) HD
In an interview with Talking Pictures, the experienced filmmaker goes into more detail about the circumstances behind the production of Rogue Squadron.
When I left Star Wars to do Wonder Woman 3, I thought that after Wonder Woman 3 maybe return to Star Wars would. So we signed a contract, but at the time I assumed that I would be Wonder Woman [3] would do.
Since the announcement of the new DC Universe, it has been clear that Wonder Woman 3 will not be realized. Also Jenkins’ Cleopatra film with Gal Gadot fell apart in the planning phase. So she returned to Lucasfilm.
As [Wonder Woman 3] didn’t happen, Lucasfilm and I said, ‘Oh, we still have to get this deal done.’ We did that just before the strike [der Drehbuchautor:innen und Schauspieler:innen in Hollywood] has started. Now I owe them a Star Wars script and we’ll see what comes of it.
Jenkins and Lucasfilm went over the options for Rogue Squadron. Now we are looking for a version of the film that is acceptable for both parties.
I’m back and working on Rogue Squadron. We’ll see what happens. We must [den Film] develop so far that we get to the point where [Lucasfilm und ich] are happy.
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Despite Jenkins’ statements, it should be emphasized that Rogue Squadron is anything but safe. Numerous filmmakers work on various Star Wars projects at Lucasfilm there is no guaranteethat these will ever see the light of day. Jenkins’ update at least gives hope that her film still has a chance.
Rogue Squadron lured with the promise Focus on the spaceship action and to create a new generation of pilots. No lightsabers, just furious flight maneuvers – there’s a lot of potential. An adrenaline-charged action film à la Top Gun: Maverick could definitely bring a breath of fresh air to the Star Wars universe.
New Star Wars film: When does Rogue Squadron start in cinemas?
Since the resumption of work on Rogue Squadron has not been officially confirmed, there is no cinema release for the movie. For now, four other Star Wars adventures await us in the cinema, starting with The Mandalorian & Grogu, which may start on May 22, 2026 – Lucasfilm has reserved this date in the release calendar.
In addition, a Rey film with Daisy Ridley in the lead role is planned and a Star Wars detour that takes us far into the past: James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi film is said to be from the Beginnings of the Jedi and the Force tell. Dave Filoni is also developing a film that brings together the entire Mandoverse.