The Star Wars movie Rogue Squadron, first announced in December 2020, is reportedly back in development. Director Patty Jenkins confirmed she is involved with the project again after stepping away from Wonder Woman 3. The film was originally meant to be an exciting ride that would introduce new starfighter pilots, but development paused in 2021 due to Jenkins’ other commitments. It’s still unclear if it will be released in theaters.
After leaving Wonder Woman 3 in 2022, Jenkins returned to work on Rogue Squadron. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy mentioned in April 2023 that they are still discussing the project, and it might even be reimagined as a TV series. This uncertainty reflects bigger challenges Lucasfilm has faced in getting theatrical releases lined up since the last Star Wars film, The Rise of Skywalker, in 2019. The next Star Wars film scheduled for release is a project linked to The Mandalorian, featuring Grogu, set for May 22, 2026.
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Recent reports say Chris Pine is being considered for a leading role in Rogue Squadron. His past work with Jenkins on the Wonder Woman films adds to the speculation about their reunion. This information about Pine comes from an industry insider on X (formerly Twitter), but details about casting and a release date for Rogue Squadron are still unconfirmed.
The project aims to launch a new era for the Star Wars saga. Jenkins has said she and Lucasfilm are working on a script that will please both sides, but it’s unclear where that script stands now. The film’s final format—either a theatrical release or a TV series—hasn’t been decided, showing that the project is still in development. This uncertainty highlights the changing nature of Lucasfilm’s Star Wars plans for movies and TV shows.
Sources: MyTimeToShineHello, Talking Pictures Podcast, The Playlist
