Shawn Levy’s Star Wars Film Starts Production in Fall 2025, Plot Changes Revealed; Two New Animated Shows Coming to Disney+

As a lifelong Star Wars enthusiast with memories etched deep into my heart from watching the original trilogy at the local movie theater and spending countless hours debating the finer points of the expanded universe with friends, I must say that the upcoming slate of films is nothing short of electrifying.

Look forward to several thrilling new Star Wars productions hitting the screens soon! Among them is “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” scheduled for release on May 22, 2026, with Jon Favreau at the helm as director. Other films in the pipeline come from directors like Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Dave Filoni, James Mangold, and Simon Kinberg. Some of these projects are still in their early development stages.

Additionally, there’s Shawn Levy’s eagerly awaited Star Wars film. Following rumors in November 2022 about his potential involvement as director, Levy himself confirmed that he is indeed working on it following the release of Deadpool & Wolverine.

According to industry expert Daniel Richtman, it appears that Levy’s movie could potentially start filming in autumn 2025 within the United Kingdom. Notably, Levy seems to have revised the initial storyline, as the previous version featured a far-off timeline with an older Rey.

There’s not a lot of information available on Shawn Levy’s upcoming “Star Wars” film at this point, but he’s suggested it will be an independent tale featuring novel characters and innovative themes. This film is expected to delve into concepts such as the Force, connection, and personal power.

Levy, in collaboration with screenwriter Jonathan Tropper, strives to steer clear of tired narrative structures and instead craft something fresh. His goal is to develop a tale that resonates authentically, featuring characters and a tone that strike an emotional chord, while also integrating captivating visuals and elements of wish-granting, aspects he deems crucial for a story akin to Star Wars.

Levy’s movie is one of several Star Wars projects underway, but a specific launch date hasn’t been announced as of now.

Additionally, Richtman pointed out that there are two upcoming animated Star Wars projects in progress, a development not unexpected considering the previous shows’ successes such as The Clone Wars and Rebels, along with Marvel Studio’s increasing focus on producing animated content.

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2024-12-28 12:43