It was reported in 2019 that Kevin Feige will be producing a Star Wars movie, and it has now been revealed by writer Michael Waldron that the film in question won't be a sequel - something that is a huge relief. A Star Wars movie hasn't been released since 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, capping off the Skywalker Saga and Disney's sequel trilogy. Feige being of major MCU fame, and beloved amongst many facets of fandom, is a name that brings much excitement regarding how he will handle a story in a galaxy far far away after the divisive reaction to Disney's attempts so far.
It was revealed that Waldron would Feige to write the script, after collaborating on exclusively to Screen Rant, commented on the scriptwriting process for the film, describing it as freeing due to the film not being a sequel to any previous Star Wars films. Waldron added that this allows both him and Feige the opportunity to breathe and do something that feels original within one of the most famous franchises of all time.
These comments are extremely relieving to hear following Disney's attempts with the highly divisive sequel trilogy. The announcement of Feige and Waldron crafting an original film, untethered to the rest of the franchise should set minds at ease. One of the most controversial aspects of both the Star Wars sequels and George Lucas' prequel trilogy, to a lesser extent, was their need to be tied to the films of the past. Rather than rely on previous installments, Feige and his team can now craft a film of their own accord and focus on telling a new and interesting story without linking to the events of the overarching Skywalker Saga.
While it hasn't been revealed when in the Star Wars timeline Feige's film will take place, distance from the story of the Skywalkers may allow Disney to explore the full breadth of the franchise's expansive universe. Feige and Waldron could opt to delve into the time of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, which Disney has been exploring in a multitude of books and comics of late.
Regardless, Waldron describing his writing process as freeing is relieving, as everything under Disney since Lucas when exploring the Star Wars prequel era.
Another pitfall of the Skywalker Saga across its three-trilogy story, which is also a criticism of projects outside of the trilogies such as Disney's recent efforts in the Star Wars galaxy.
