The next trilogy set in a galaxy far, far away might be heading to theaters sooner rather than later. Star Wars hasn't had much to write home about in recent years. While Lucasfilm's animated series have been hits with critics and fans alike, the same can't be said about the company's movies. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu hit theaters earlier this year. It had plenty going for it, continuing a story that had been the belle of the Disney+ ball. Regardless, the movie crashed and burned harder than the second Death Star at the box office. At the end of its theatrical run, the Jon Favreau-directed project brought home $345.2 million worldwide, the lowest mark for a live-action Star Wars film.There's little doubt that the powers that be at Lucasfilm expected better from The Mandalorian & Grogu. However, they didn't put all their eggs in one basket. Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, is getting great buzz ahead of its 2027 release date. And that's not the only positive development for Dave Filoni and Co. Read full article on The Direct.