For years, Lucasfilm has announced ambitious Star Wars movies that generated enormous excitement, only for many of them to stall in development. Fans have become accustomed to hearing about new films that never seem to make it to production.Now, another major change at the studio could make that problem even more pronounced.With Kathleen Kennedy stepping down as Lucasfilm president after 14 years and Dave Filoni taking over alongside co-president Lynwen Brennan, the franchise has entered a new era. That leadership transition isn’t just a change in titles—it signals that Disney believes Star Wars needs a different creative direction after years of inconsistent theatrical results and an increasingly crowded development slate.Credit: LucasfilmAs a result, several Disney-era movie projects that once looked like future theatrical releases may now be fighting for their survival.It’s important to note that none of these films have officially been canceled. However, as a recent report from The Direct points out, all five now appear to face legitimate uncertainty as Lucasfilm’s new leadership evaluates what deserves to move forward.A New Era Means Tough DecisionsLeadership changes almost always bring a fresh evaluation of existing projects.Filoni and Brennan inherit a studio that has announced numerous films over the past decade but has produced relatively few of them. Lucasfilm currently has only a handful of confirmed theatrical releases on its calendar despite years of announcements, while several previously revealed projects remain in development limbo.That creates an obvious question: Which movies still fit the studio’s long-term vision?Rather than continuing every project that was announced under previous leadership, Lucasfilm now has an opportunity to streamline its theatrical strategy and focus on films it believes have the strongest chance of succeeding.Dave Filoni’s MandoVerse CrossoverWhen Lucasfilm first announced Dave Filoni’s crossover film in 2023, it seemed like one of the safest bets in the franchise.The movie was designed to bring together storylines from The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, The Book of Boba Fett, and other Disney+ series into one theatrical event.Today, the picture looks much different.The Direct notes that the project quietly slipped behind The Mandalorian & Grogu in Lucasfilm’s priorities. Now that Filoni is running the studio while also overseeing multiple television projects, finding time to direct a major feature has become considerably more difficult.The report also points to the disappointing box office performance of The Mandalorian & Grogu as another factor that could make executives reconsider another movie built around Disney+ storylines.James Mangold’s Jedi PrimeJames Mangold’s film exploring the origins of the Jedi remains one of Lucasfilm’s most intriguing concepts.Set roughly 25,000 years before the Skywalker Saga, the movie would venture into completely unexplored territory.Despite that promise, Kennedy acknowledged before leaving Lucasfilm that the project was “on hold,” even while praising the screenplay. The film still has no cast and no production timeline, while Mangold continues working on other high-profile projects.Under new leadership, a movie that has already spent years waiting could easily face additional delays if Lucasfilm decides other films deserve higher priority.Rey’s New Jedi Order FilmDaisy Ridley’s return as Rey once appeared to be one of Lucasfilm’s biggest theatrical priorities.Instead, the project has experienced repeated creative changes.Multiple writers have cycled through the screenplay, release plans have shifted, and Ridley herself previously acknowledged uncertainty surrounding production. The Direct also notes reports that the film had been shelved for the foreseeable future, although it was never officially canceled.Now that Filoni and Brennan are steering Lucasfilm, they’ll ultimately determine whether Rey’s story remains central to the franchise’s future—or whether other directions receive greater emphasis.Credit: LucasfilmRogue SquadronPatty Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron has endured one of the longest development journeys of any announced Star Wars movie.Originally revealed in 2020 with an intended 2023 release, the project quickly ran into scheduling changes and eventually disappeared from Disney’s release calendar.Jenkins later confirmed she was back developing the movie, but little tangible progress has emerged since then. Even screenwriter Matthew Robinson recently admitted he wasn’t sure what Lucasfilm ultimately wanted to do with the project, describing the studio as being in a state of transition.With Starfighter already occupying a similar space on Lucasfilm’s theatrical calendar, Rogue Squadron could face an uphill battle.Taika Waititi’s Untitled FilmFew announced Star Wars projects have taken longer to develop than Taika Waititi’s mysterious movie.First announced in 2020, the film still lacks a title, cast, or release date.The report says Kennedy supported the project before leaving Lucasfilm, but she also acknowledged that its future would ultimately be decided by the incoming leadership team. After spending years in development, the movie now has to earn its place under executives who may have entirely different priorities.Credit: LucasfilmNone Have Been Removed—YetNone of these five films have officially been removed from Lucasfilm’s schedule, but they certainly face permanent removal.That’s an important distinction.However, leadership transitions often bring major strategic shifts, especially when a studio believes a franchise needs fresh momentum. Kennedy’s departure and Filoni’s promotion represent one of the biggest changes Lucasfilm has experienced since Disney acquired the company.Whether every one of these movies survives remains to be seen. Lucasfilm’s new leadership has an opportunity to reshape the franchise’s future, and that likely means taking a hard look at projects that have spent years in development without reaching production.For now, all five movies remain in development. But with a new creative vision taking shape at Lucasfilm, the possibility that some of them could ultimately be shelved appears more realistic than it has in years.The post REPORT: 5 Disney-Era ‘Star Wars’ Movies Now Face Removal Following Lucasfilm Changes appeared first on Inside the Magic.