One Star Wars Director Thinks Their Movie Is Overrated (& They’re Not Coming Back)

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It’s no mystery that Star Wars, under Disney’s management, has been a subject of debate. Disney assigned Lucasfilm with the duty of producing a sequel trilogy featuring beloved characters such as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa. The journey began promisingly with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but things took a turn for Kathleen Kennedy and team after the criticism of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. They attempted to rectify the situation with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, yet this final installment in the trilogy failed to impress, causing the franchise to take a break from cinema for some time.

2026 marks the return of Lucasfilm with a new movie, deviating from the Jedi and Sith narratives. Instead, it’s a continuation titled “The Mandalorian & Grogu“. This departure might seem unusual given Star Wars’ history of sticking to successful formulas, but perhaps they are optimistic due to the success of a standalone film, specifically “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story“.

Next year marks a decade since the release of Gareth Edwards’ film, and he’s been fielding questions about it frequently while promoting his new project, “Jurassic World Rebirth.” Despite this, his admiration for “Rogue One” isn’t as great as that of many others. In fact, he’s not on board with the notion that it’s the strongest film in the franchise since 2015.

He expressed to Business Insider that he doesn’t share the same viewpoint, but he’s thankful for the kind words,” or simply, “He disagreed but was appreciative of the compliments.

Besides sharing that he’s eager to progress and continue with his personal endeavors, Edwards expressed no desire for his professional legacy to be solely tied to his experiences in a distant galaxy. Instead, his thoughts are centered on the influence his future projects might have over the coming years.

As you work on future films, remember that it’s not just about people’s reactions when the film is initially released, but rather their feelings towards it decades later. In essence, while creating a movie, you are essentially predicting how it will be perceived a year down the line and beyond, considering the impact of your decisions on the audience’s reception. When the film is finally out, try to mentally fast-forward to 10 years from now and disregard immediate opinions. Instead, aim for the joy of encountering someone who tells you, with enthusiasm, that they loved the movie 20 years later. This, I believe, is the true reward.

Regardless of Edwards’ feelings, Rogue One has undeniably matured gracefully, much like fine wine, and it owes this transformation to Star Wars: Andor. This series, which recently concluded its two-season journey on Disney+, centers around Cassian Andor – a character who is pivotal in the 2016 movie.

Andor Pushes Rogue One From Good to Great

In the film “Rogue One”, Andor contributes significantly by highlighting the immense efforts required to launch the Rebellion. Characters such as Mon Mothma may appear as obstacles on screen, but behind the scenes, they endure great sacrifices to reach their positions. Furthermore, numerous unrecognized characters play crucial roles in guiding Cassian and his team towards success, ultimately leading to the Death Star plans reaching Leia. Just as a community came together to produce “Rogue One”, an equally substantial amount of effort was invested within the universe to make its story as compelling as it is.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is streaming on Disney+.

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2025-06-26 18:13