Dune's Denis Villeneuve has no interest in directing Star Wars and it's partly down to Return of the Jedi making him "so angry" in 1983: "It seemed like a recipe, no more surprises"

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Like many, Villeneuve grew up obsessed with Star Wars.

As he recalled onThe Town podcast(H/TThe Hollywood Reporter), “I was the target audience.

I was 10 years old.

It went to my brain like a silver bullet.

I became obsessed with Star Wars.

I mean, The Empire Strikes Back is the movie that I anticipated the most in my life.

I saw the movie a billion times onscreen.

I was traumatized by The Empire Strikes Back.

I adore [1977’s] Star Wars.”

“The problem is that it all derailed in 1983 with Return of the Jedi,” Villeneuve said.

“Its a long story.

Still today: the Ewoks.

It turned out to be a comedy for kids.”

Villeneuve’s next movie likely Dune 3 will be released on December 18, 2026.

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