Details of the plot are still sketchy. Deadline reported that the new trilogy would follow the Skywalker Saga from George Lucas ’s 1977 film and serve as Episodes 10-12. However, anonymous sources cited by The Hollywood Reporter said that it would be set after 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker, and would have new characters and a new storyline.

Lucasfilm is finally returning to a galaxy far, far away with development on a new "Star Wars" trilogy from "X-Men" alum Simon Kinberg.

X-Men' writer Simon Kinberg has been tapped to write and produce a new trilogy of 'Star Wars' films for Lucasfilm.