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Jon Watts and Simon Kinberg Taking Over ‘Star Wars: Episode X’: Is Lucasfilm Playing It Safe or Saving the Franchise?

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Jon Watts will Direct and Simon Kinberg will write Star Wars Episode X.

The Hollywood Reporter and major industry trades have confirmed massive news out of a galaxy far, far away: Spider-Man trilogy director Jon Watts has been officially tapped to direct Star Wars: Episode X. He will helm the first chapter of a brand-new trilogy written and produced by Simon Kinberg, with Daisy Ridley expected to reprise … Read more

Is Star Wars Dead? The 2026 Data That Proves the Force is Stronger Than Ever

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Star Wars is a beloved saga among fans, but recent entries have led to a decline in interest.

Every year, critics and YouTubers claim the “Force” is fading, yet the latest industry data tells a drastically different story. According to the Nielsen report released for May the 4th, 2026, U.S. audiences consumed a staggering 33 billion minutes—roughly 550 million hours—of Star Wars content in 2025 alone. Far from being “dead,” the galaxy far, … Read more