The long-anticipated Star Wars: Rogue Squadron film continues to languish in uncertainty, according to comments from the movie’s screenwriter Matthew Robinson.
In a recent interview, Robinson revealed that he currently has no clear direction from Lucasfilm on what will happen with the project — and that the studio’s leadership changes have added to the ambiguity surrounding its theatrical future.
“Lucasfilm Is in a Pretty Big State of Flux”
Robinson didn’t mince words when describing the situation. Asked about where Rogue Squadron stands, he said:
“I don’t currently know what Lucasfilm wants to do with it. They’re in a pretty big state of flux at the moment, after Kathleen [Kennedy] leaving, and who knows what the future holds for them theatrically.”
Those candid remarks highlight just how unsettled Lucasfilm’s movie slate has become. After the departure of longtime Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, many of the company’s planned theatrical projects — including Rogue Squadron — now appear to be in a kind of limbo.
For fans who have been waiting years for the film, Robinson’s comments are bittersweet: hopeful about the story’s potential, but unsure about whether and when it will be realized on the big screen.
What Rogue Squadron Was Supposed to Be About
While details about the project’s production status remain murky, Robinson shared what the film’s core story focus had originally been.
“It was very much a movie about fighter pilots,” he explained.
“We were trying to tell a really great personal story about fighter pilots and Rogue Squadron pilots in the Star Wars universe. I think we did a great job.”
That description lines up with what fans have long hoped the movie would deliver: a high-octane, character-driven look at the elite X-wing squadron — the kind of aerial, adrenaline-pumping adventure that wouldn’t just celebrate space battles, but the people who fly them.
Why This Matters for the Star Wars Film Slate
Rogue Squadron was one of the marquee Star Wars movie projects announced during the post-Skywalker era — alongside films from visionary directors like Taika Waititi and Patty Jenkins. It promised to expand the cinematic universe beyond Jedi mythology and Force powers into the thrill of dogfights, strategy, and the personal lives of pilots.
Robinson’s comments underline two things:
- Lucasfilm’s leadership transition — The post-Kennedy era has yet to settle on a new theatrical strategy.
- The project’s future is unclear — No current roadmap or release plan has been confirmed by the studio.
Whether Rogue Squadron eventually resurfaces with new leadership or a fresh creative approach remains an open question.
What Fans Can Hope For
Even in uncertainty, Robinson’s reflections offer a glimpse of what the film could have been — and what it might still be someday:
- A personal, character-focused story
- High-stakes aerial battles in the Star Wars galaxy
- Rogue Squadron’s pilots front and center, not just as background action figures
That kind of grounded, human perspective in a Star Wars film has strong appeal, and many fans continue to hold out hope that the project will find new life.
Source
Polygon article reporting on Robinson’s comments
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