How the next Star Wars films might finally get their act together

# **The Future of *Star Wars*: Can One Man’s 70-Page Plan Save the Galaxy?**

For *Star Wars* fans still nursing wounds from the sequel trilogy—where rushed storytelling, underdeveloped characters, and shock twists like Palpatine’s return left many unsatisfied—Lucasfilm’s next move is bold. Instead of repeating the past, Disney is putting all its eggs in one basket: **Simon Kinberg**, the man behind the 70-page plan.

## **A Single Vision to Rule Them All**

The sequel trilogy’s fragmented approach—multiple directors, clashing ideas, and no overarching direction—left the franchise adrift. Now, Kinberg is tasked with ensuring the next trilogy doesn’t feel like a patchwork of random decisions. It’s a radical shift back to the days of George Lucas’ original and prequel trilogies, where a single mind guided the story (for better or worse).

But will it work? Past projects like a canceled Kylo Ren film with Steven Soderbergh attached show how quickly ambitious plans can collapse. Still, if this trilogy ever materializes, it could bring something long missing: cohesion.

A Galaxy in Need of Direction

Right now, Star Wars is sprawling—The Mandalorian, Andor, and the films exist in loose orbit, with no clear connections. A trilogy with a unified plan could change that. The biggest question: Will it be set in a new era, free from Skywalker drama?

For better or worse, this could be Star Wars’ chance to hit reset. Whether Kinberg’s vision delivers fresh excitement or just more confusion remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: Lucasfilm is betting everything on getting it right this time.

A Galaxy in Need of Direction

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