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Taika Waititi and James Mangold’s long-gestating Star Wars movies have been given updates byLucasfilmpresident Kathleen Kennedy.

Let’s start with Taika Waititi’s project.

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As Kennedy tellsDeadline, thereismovement on the feature as a new writer is onboard.

“Well, I keep waiting for Taika, and he is working with another writer now.

I think if we ever do get a script from Taika, its going to be fantastic.

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I already saw a first act that I loved, but tying him down, its tricky.”

Perhaps more promising in the short term is James Mangold’s Star Wars movie.

“You have to accommodate top talent to a certain extent.

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And quality is so important with what it is were trying to do.

The future of Star Wars seems bright but also cloudy.

For more, check out our guide toupcoming Star Wars movies.

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Then dive into all the movie release dates you have to look forward to in 2025.

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