A newStar Warstrilogy led by Simon Kinberg is reportedly in the works, and while these movies aren’t confirmed to be Episodes 10-12, they’re a good reminder that those episodes are only a matter of time. AlthoughStar Warsmovies and TV showshave expanded considerably throughout the decades, the franchise was built upon its episodic structure, first with Episodes 4-6 in the originalStar Warstrilogy and then with Episodes 1-3 in the prequels. TheStar Warssequel trilogy continued this pattern, although it also theoretically ended it.
The Skywalker Saga was meant to end withStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which presumably meansStar Wars’iconic ‘episodes’ have come to an end, even as the franchise continues to make movies and TV shows. This addition toStar Wars’upcoming movieshas called that into question, however. Some (unconfirmed) reports have already suggested that this new trilogy will comprise Episodes 10-12, but whether or not they do,Star WarsEpisodes 10-12 seem all but inevitable.
The Star Wars “Episodes” Are Too Big To Pass On
The Episodes Have Been Where Star Wars Shines
While it’s been exciting to see the directionStar Warshas taken as the franchise steers away fromthe Skywalker family tree,there is something special about theStar Warsepisodes that simply can’t be abandoned. There have been a number ofStar Warsprojects outside the Skywalker Saga that have proven incredibly popular, among themRogue One: A Star Wars StoryandStar Wars: The Bad Batch, to name just a few. Even so, it’s difficult to match the excitement that comes with a new installment ofStar Warsepisodes.
It’s difficult to match the excitement that comes with a new installment ofStar Warsepisodes.
Even with many still arguing that the sequels are amongStar Wars’worst movies, there was significant fanfare around the return of the Skywalker Saga to the big screen, andStar Wars: The Force Awakens’box office numbers are proof enough of that.The Force Awakensgrossed more than $2 billion worldwide—a staggering number even forStar Wars. It’s unlikely even with the franchise’s dedication to telling new stories thatStar Warswon’t capitalize on this once again in the future.
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Daisy Ridley’s Rey Deserves To Be The Center Of A New Star Wars Trilogy
If The Skywalker Saga Is Continuing, It Should Be With Rey Skywalker
Star Warshas yet to confirm whether this new trilogy will be Episodes 10-12 in the Skywalker Saga, butRey’s upcomingStar Warsmovie, rumored to be titledStar Wars: New Jedi Order, is confirmed to be in the works. Althoughdetails aboutNew Jedi Orderremain limited, it doesn’t currently seem as though there is any connection between Kinberg’s trilogy andNew Jedi Order. In fact, this trilogy will evidently tell all-new stories, which heavily hints Rey would not have a leading role in the movies, if she had any role at all.
This would be a massive insult to Rey Skywalker and to Daisy Ridley.
Assuming this new trilogy is indeed Episodes 10-12 and the projects are as separate as they seem, this would be a massive insult to Rey Skywalker and to Daisy Ridley. Yes, the sequel trilogy and Rey’s role in it remain controversial in theStar Warsfanbase, but that is indicative of larger complaints since Disney purchasedStar Wars. Rey herself has become beloved by many, which is clear in the number of cosplays and the amount ofStar Warsfan art dedicated to Rey (and the enduring popularity of the ‘Reylo’ relationship).
Star Wars' New Trilogy Being Episodes 10-12 & Continuing The Skywalker Saga Would Be A Huge Insult To Rey & Daisy Ridley
A brand-new Star Wars trilogy is evidently in the works, but if these movies are intended to be episodes 10-12, it would be a major disrespect to Rey.
Rey has also earned a trilogy focused on her story. Although the treatment of the original trilogy heroes was one of the biggest complaints about the sequels, Episodes 7-9 were built primarily on nostalgia for the original trilogy. In fact, one of the biggestissues with theStar Warssequel movieswas the at times heavy-handed connection to the original trilogy movies, particularlyA New Hope. A trilogy based on Rey would provide something truly new and allow her story to be the focal point. However,her upcoming movie may mean such a trilogy is never coming for Rey.
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Star Wars' Announcement Of Episodes 10-12 Will Be Perfectly Timed
Even without Rey leading the trilogy,this would also be the ideal time forStar Warsto announce that Episodes 10-12 are comingand capitalize on the excitement that such an announcement would bring. Unfortunately,Star Warshas been struggling of late to combat backlash, controversy, and division within the fanbase.The Acolyte’scancelationwas symptomatic of how divided things have become. Announcing the continuation of the Skywalker Saga wouldn’t immediately heal those rifts, but it would mean reinvigorating the franchise at a time when it sorely needs it.
This is true whether Simon Kinberg’s trilogy is confirmed to be Episodes 10-12 or not, although that seems to be the most likely option at present forStar Warsto reveal new installments in the Skywalker Saga are coming. It’s possible that reports have simply misspoken when referring to this trilogy as Episodes 10-12 or, perhaps,Star Warsreally will bring back its episodic structure in Kinberg’s upcoming trilogy. Either way, it’s really only a matter of time beforeStar Warsannounces Episodes 10-12 in the Skywalker Saga.
