If Star Wars Episode 10 Is Announced This Weekend, We Won"t Be Shocked

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Star Wars could announce Episode 10 at the Lucasfilm Studio Showcase this weekend at Star Wars Celebration. The biggest focus of the festivities so far seems to be Ahsoka and the ever-expanding Mandoverse, but there have also been reports that Star Wars is looking to make a return to the big screen now that the Disney+ shows have proven to be a success. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker further divided audiences after the controversial narrative of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, giving Lucasfilm the perfect excuse to focus on its small-screen efforts. But Star Wars has always provided silver screen spectacle, and it’s time the franchise returned to cinemas.
Though Star Wars has made plenty of attempts to get back to the big screen, most of its announced projects have since been discarded or simply fallen to the wayside. Patty Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron has been canceled, as has Kevin Feige’s untitled Star Wars movie. Rian Johnson’s Star Wars trilogy still hasn’t moved past the discussion stage, despite his continued enthusiasm for the brand, and writer Damon Lindelof just exited another Star Wars movie venture. Star Wars and Lucasfilm have made plenty of valiant attempts, but a constant stream of shelved projects has made audiences skeptical. The announcement of Star Wars Episode 10, therefore, could be just what is needed to get the franchise back on track.
Star Wars Episode 10 Could Be What Lucasfilm Need

If Lucasfilm intends to “ramp up” its Star Wars movie slate, a continuation of the Skywalker saga might be just the ticket. The Star Wars sequel trilogy divided its audience straight down the middle; some loved the introduction of new characters Rey, Kylo Ren, Finn, and Poe, while others felt that Luke Skywalker and his fellow original trilogy characters were unfairly sidelined. Star Wars: Episode 10 could bring that divided audience together by telling a new story less reliant on nostalgia and legacy – goodbye forever, Emperor Palpatine. It can honor what came before but also jump-start a new chapter of not just the Skywalker saga, but the Star Wars franchise as a whole.