Dave Filoni Shares Update on His Star Wars Movie (What’s Taking So Long?)

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Dave Filoni, from Lucasfilm, shares insights on his upcoming Star Wars movie during Star Wars Celebration Japan. In an interview with Collider, he discussed the film that takes place in the New Republic Era. He mentioned his method of focusing on extensive story arcs, which requires him to maintain flexibility when managing multiple projects. This way, the development of Season 2 for Ahsoka could potentially impact the movie’s plotlines, so Filoni prefers not to finalize anything until he’s ready. Essentially, he is striking a balance between working on current and future projects.

Filoni explained that his creative process involves working on extensive storylines, considering multiple elements simultaneously, and finding unique ways to progress the story. He constantly questions himself about the direction of the story, the distinct set pieces, and the overall play of events. He has a general plan and timeline for each aspect, moving them around like pieces on a board to strategize effectively, a method he’s been using since he started with Clone Wars, finally completing the series.

He mentioned, “At present, I’m involved in Season 2 of Ahsoka. As these tales unfold, there could be changes that impact future events and my actions.

At Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023, Dave Filoni’s upcoming film was unveiled alongside projects like James Mangold’s “Dawn of the Jedi” and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s “New Jedi Order.” This movie is expected to wrap up storylines developed in Star Wars Disney+ series such as “The Mandalorian” and “Ahsoka.” Previously, Filoni mentioned that he plans to finish the second season of “Ahsoka” before moving on to produce this film.

Details on Filoni’s upcoming movie have been scant. Earlier in the year, whispers hinted at potential appearances from characters found in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. With Ahsoka‘s Season 2 commencing filming shortly and no set release date yet, it seems official announcements may be a while off.

From my perspective, Filoni’s approach to his Star Wars project is incredibly logical. Unlike Shawn Levy’s “Star Wars: Starfighter,” which exists independently, Filoni’s work is woven into the broader Star Wars narrative. He’s meticulously ensuring that every piece falls perfectly into place, a task that requires patience. It’s crucial to maintain flexibility, allowing other stories to grow naturally without forcing specific plot points. Given that his movie picks up from “Ahsoka” Season 2, it seems prudent to wait until the season concludes before diving headfirst into the film. While fans are eagerly anticipating Filoni’s film, featuring Thrawn as the main antagonist in a story reminiscent of “Heir to the Empire,” rushing the process could harm both the creative team and us, the fans.

The upcoming movie titled “This New Republic” appears set to serve as something of a concluding chapter in the Star Wars saga. Whether we’ll see another season of “The Mandalorian” beyond the 2023 release of “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” or if there will be a Season 3 for “Ahsoka,” remains to be seen. Dave Filoni’s film could mark the culmination of this era in Star Wars storytelling, making it even more crucial to exercise patience. Given how long we’ve been invested in these characters and storylines through numerous TV seasons, it would be disappointing if the ending wasn’t up to par. Thankfully, Filoni seems to understand this and is taking a thoughtful approach to crafting his movie.

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2025-04-20 23:12