Lucasfilm reverses course with its grand plan for future Star Wars movies, according to The Mandalorian and Grogu star Sigourney Weaver. Following the conclusion of the Skywalker Saga in 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the world of the galaxy, far, far, away largely remained on the small screen, expanding the universe in The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, The Book of Boba Fett, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. While this kept the franchise alive for years, Star Wars is gearing up for its return to the big screen in 2026 and beyond, starting with The Mandalorian and Grogu. The return of Star Wars in cinemas marks a significant turning point for the franchise, since many have argued that the franchise truly belongs in theaters. Moreover, what made Star Wars a living, breathing universe is the consistent emergence of independent stories across different timelines, and this shift is expected to take center stage in future projects. Speaking with Empire Magazine, Sigourney Weaver, who plays Colonel Ward in The Mandalorian and Grogu, shared Lucasfilm's new plan for Star Wars, confirming that the studio is "no longer trying to do the Star Wars to end all Star Wars" and instead focusing more on "letting the universe exist:" Read full article on The Direct.