Hold onto your lightsabers, Star Wars fans—Taika Waititi’s long-awaited Star Wars film has finally hit a major milestone. But here’s where it gets controversial: after years of delays, the script is complete, yet its future remains shrouded in as much mystery as the Force itself. First announced in 2020, the project has moved at what former Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy humorously dubbed “Taika time”—a playful nod to the director’s famously relaxed pace. Now, with Kennedy stepping down and co-presidents Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan at the helm, the question isn’t just when this film will see the light of day, but if it aligns with Lucasfilm’s evolving creative vision.
Waititi, currently promoting his family comedy Fing!, recently teased what fans can expect. In an interview with Variety, he revealed his goal is to recapture the fun of the original trilogy. “The stakes are high, and there are serious moments,” he explained, “but there’s also a lot of joy to be found.” And this is the part most people miss: while Waititi’s humor-driven style worked wonders for Thor: Ragnarok, it faced mixed reactions in Thor: Love & Thunder. Will his Star Wars film lean more toward the former or the latter? That’s the million-credit question.
Here’s the twist: with Lucasfilm’s priorities shifting—including a new trilogy penned by Simon Kinberg and potentially starring Daisy Ridley—Waititi’s film might not hit theaters until 2029 at the earliest. Bold prediction: If Filoni and Brennan greenlight it, it could either revitalize the franchise or spark heated debates among fans. After all, blending Waititi’s quirky humor with the galaxy far, far away is a gamble—one that could pay off spectacularly or divide audiences.
So, what do you think? Should Filoni prioritize Waititi’s vision, or focus on other projects? Is Waititi’s humor the right fit for Star Wars, or does it risk straying too far from the saga’s roots? Let’s ignite the discussion—comment below and join the debate in the ComicBook Forum!
