Overview
- Speaking at the Newport Beach Film Festival, Johnson said feedback around The Last Jedi motivated him rather than pushing him away.
- He said he left the experience loving Star Wars fandom more than when he started, citing years of respectful debates and personal interactions.
- Lucasfilm’s 2017 plan for Johnson to develop a new trilogy has not advanced, though he has reiterated openness to return in the future.
- Coverage notes The Last Jedi’s reception remains polarized within the fandom, reflecting broader volatility in Lucasfilm’s film development since 2017.
- Johnson is currently focused on Knives Out 3, which debuts on Netflix on December 12, while Star Wars returns to theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu in May.