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Why set it so far in the past?

Well, it’s because Mangold doesn’t want his hands tied by Star Wars’s formidable canon.

James Mangold at Star Wars Celebration

Mangold’s movie will explore the origins of the Force.

This isn’t the first time he’s explained his reasoning for going so far back.

There’s no release date for Mangold’s movie just yet.

Dave Filoni

Star Wars

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The Mandalorian and Grogu

Darth Vader in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

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Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

Yoda in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars with lightning behind

Mister Terrific in Superman

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Hollow Knight: Silksong

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The cast of Thunderbolts standing in an elevator during the trailer for the upcoming Marvel Phase 5 movie.

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