Director Taika Waititi has confirmed that his planned feature film set in the Star Wars universe has been placed on ice indefinitely, according to reporting by Variety.
The development marks a pause for the project, which was originally announced as part of Lucasfilm's long-term slate of cinematic releases. Waititi, known for directing major franchise entries alongside independent features, indicated that active progress on the science-fiction production has ceased for the foreseeable future.
Project Status and Lucasfilm Pipeline
Waititi's involvement in the galaxy far, far away initially followed his work directing the season one finale of the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, where he also provided the voice for the droid character IG-11. Lucasfilm subsequently tapped the Academy Award-winning filmmaker to develop and direct a standalone theatrical feature.
While details regarding the plot, characters, or specific timeline of the movie were never formally disclosed, the project had remained in conceptual development for several years. The decision to halt work leaves the production without a targeted production start or release schedule.
Evolving Theatrical Plans
The indefinite hold on Waititi's entry reflects ongoing shifts across Lucasfilm's cinematic strategy, as the studio continually reassesses its lineup of upcoming theatrical projects. The studio has balanced several high-profile film announcements over the past several years alongside an expanding catalog of streaming television series.
Neither Lucasfilm nor parent company Walt Disney Studios has issued a formal statement regarding the future of the specific screenplay or whether the studio plans to revive the project at a later date. Waititi's confirmation indicates that the property remains sidelined as other film productions take priority across the studio's calendar.
