Rebel Moon director Zack Snyder delves into how he nearly went to a galaxy far, far away as he reveals the main reason he pitched an edgier R-rated Star Wars movie.

Speaking with The Atlantic, Snyder explained why he originally pitched Rebel Moon as an R-rated Star Wars movie to Lucasfilm in 2012, before Disney acquired the production company. According to Snyder, he believed the Star Wars fanbase had "grown up" enough to want to see it move in a different direction. However, when Disney made the acquisition, he felt the mass media giant had little intention of making his film down the line. "The Star Wars audience, they've grown up," Snyder said. "They're adults now. And it would be cool to make movies for them... When the acquisition happened, there were discussions of, like, 'Oh, maybe we'll make your movie, like down the liiiiiiiine,'" he said. "And I was like, 'Okay, whatever.'"

After Snyder's pitch was rebuffed, the director conceptualized the Rebel Moon franchise, which includes the film duology he's currently promoting, as well as a planned video game and a comic book series, among other properties. Both Rebel Moon movies, A Child of Fire and The Scargiver, were set in their own continuity. Netflix vice president Ori Marmur revealed the reason why Snyder's Rebel Moon was split into two movies, telling Variety, "When we saw how big the world he created was, we thought it would be better served as two pieces versus one film. It’s the kind of story that can continue to grow."

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Starring Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ray Fisher and Anthony Hopkins, A Child of Fire made its limited theatrical debut on Dec. 15 ahead of its Netflix debut shortly thereafter. However, the results so far have been disappointing for Snyder, with the film attracting a 23% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though the audience score of 73% suggests there is fan interest in his franchise. Most of the criticism surrounding A Child of Fire stems from its focus on world-building over storytelling, while some have questioned the depth of the characters involved.

Rebel Moon uses a cliffhanger ending to set up The Scargiver, which is set for an Apr. 19, 2024 release. Along with the versions people have seen in cinemas and will get to stream on Netflix, Snyder has promised a "very hard" R-rated director's cut of A Child of Fire to further stoke audience interest.

A Child of Fire is now available for streaming via Netflix.

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Since the 2019 release of Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, the future of the cinematic part of the Star Wars franchise has been in limbo, but recent information means there may be new hope going forward. Variety revealed that Lucasfilm has officially pulled two known upcoming Star Wars films from development. This indicates that Star Wars has been busy planning its cinematic future, and these two films aren’t a part of what Lucasfilm has settled on.

The two films that were pulled were Patty Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron and the unnamed film that was supposed to be produced by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige. Jenkins’ film was originally scheduled to premiere in December 2023, but with the project no longer in development, that means there will be a longer wait to see another Star Wars film in theaters. Despite the extended hiatus, this delay can only spell good things for the Star Wars universe. As Disney CEO Bob Iger admitted when speaking at a Morgan Stanley conference, "We’re going to make sure that when we make one, that it’s the right one, so we are being very careful there​​​​​​​."

Star Wars Movies Being Shelved Suggests Disney Finally Has A Real Plan

With the shelving of Kevin Feige’s unnamed film and Patty Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron, the Star Wars universe may actually have a roadmap to follow. For a while, there had been announcements of numerous projects in development, which gave no clear indicator of where the franchise was heading next. In fact, Rogue Squadron was reportedly set to take place after the events of The Rise of Skywalker and the entire Skywalker Saga. This would’ve been completely new territory for Star Wars to explore and set up stories for years to come. The shelving of the film indicates that Lucasfilm has a plan it is looking to follow going forward in the universe.

However, what that path forward is, is still unclear. It’s known that Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) and Taika Waititi (Thor: Love and Thunder) are still set to craft the next two Star Wars films, though specifics about the stories are unknown, as well as when in the timeline they’ll take place. These two films will be vital in setting the course for Star Wars’ cinematic future. Having a direction with clear parameters to meet to establish the road ahead for the franchise is exciting, and the fact that Lucasfilm has seemingly figured that out is a positive sign.

Disney Taking Its Time With New Star Wars Movies Is Good

The Star Wars franchise has not had much success in producing beloved films since Lucasfilm was acquired by Disney in 2012. The sequel trilogy was littered with directorial issues, and Ron Howard’s outing as director for Solo: A Story Wars Story was also rattled with behind-the-scenes drama that saw creative overhauls during production. These problems have caused mediocre films to be rushed out when they weren’t ready to be released. Star Wars taking its time now and resolving issues before they enter production is a positive.

The shelving of two films means that Lucasfilm is considering whether or not the next movies are the best path forward in terms of getting things right. While these films may be great additions to the larger universe, it’s more important that any issues get addressed early instead of Lucasfilm putting out another Star Wars film that doesn’t do as well as projected. With the two movies being shelved, there’s also the possibility they could still be made, just not now. These films, if they are ever picked back up, may also not be led by Feige or Jenkins, which could also be for the best.

What We Know About New Star Wars Movies

There isn’t too much known about what the upcoming Star Wars films will be about, or when in the timeline they would take place. It wouldn’t be too surprising to see Star Wars explore a completely new part of the timeline, maybe years after the end of The Rise of Skywalker. It may also be time for Star Wars to re-canonize some of the best stories from the now non-canon Legends continuity. It would be wise for Star Wars to stay away from parts of the timeline that have already been deeply explored to avoid the recast versus de-age issue that’s been popping up with characters like Lando Calrissian and Han Solo.

The next Star Wars film is said to be written by Lindelof and directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chony, and is most likely the film slated for 2025. Details on the film's plot are scarce, though it's said to be set around the sequel trilogy era; either way, the film has a lot riding on its success. In addition to Lindelof’s film, Waititi is slated to direct and potentially star in another upcoming film, presumably for a 2027 release. It also wouldn’t be too surprising to see Rian Johnson return to the Star Wars universe. When or if these films will be made remains to be seen, but the possibilities are seemingly endless.

While it’s disappointing that there won’t be a new Star Wars film until 2025, the shelving of Feige’s unnamed film and Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron is actually good news for the longevity of the Star Wars franchise. Lucasfilm taking its time to really map out the next cinematic chapter is very reassuring and shows that there’s a plan in place to bring a higher quality of films and storytelling to the galaxy. Star Wars Celebration in April promises brings some clarity to what the roadmap is going forward, paving the way for what Star Wars films are on the horizon.

Star Wars has been on a roll as of late. The franchise is thriving with its venture into Disney+ storytelling and shows no sign of slowing down. And it has not just been on the live-action side of things. In its time on the streaming network, the sci-fi universe has produced some excellent animated content. Among these animated adventures has been The Bad Batch. 

The Clone Wars follow-up series follows a band of malfunctioning clones, who were not affected by Order 66. The crew is tasked with protecting a young unaltered clone (à la Boba Fett) named Omega, and from there the adventure unfolds. 

At the time of its announcement, Season 2 of The Bad Batch was given a 2022 date with many assuming a spring release for the series. Well, despite this assumption, it looks as though the animated series could be slipping later into the year. 

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 Later Than Expected

The Mandalorian Season 1 had a monumental challenge in introducing a new narrative for Star Wars storytelling while driving in viewers for Disney+. Series showrunner Jon Favreau made it a personal mission to select a group of directors with wide ranges of experience and perspectives to add to the story, with one common pre-requisite: everyone needed to be a Star Wars fan.

One of the directors brought in to shepherd the effort was Rick Famuyiwa, whose work has extended into both seasons of the series. Famuyiwa has done arguably some of the biggest work in terms of adding to growth to Din Djarin's character, as he oversaw the beginning of his bond with Grogu in "Chapter 2 - The Child" and showed how far Mando would be willing to go to save the kid in "Chapter 15 - The Believer."

Alongside Dave Filoni, Famuyiwa is the only other person to direct and write episodes for The Mandalorian, having penned "Chapter 6 - The Prisoner" in addition to "Chapter 15." The director's work has been highly praised by the Star Wars faithful, and as Din and Grogu's journey continues to unfold, there's natural desire to see him back in the chair. Given the sentiments shared in a recent interview, the feeling is mutual.

Rick Famuyiwa Wants to Do More Star Wars

Fans were in an excited panic when Netflix users began noticing a disclaimer accompanying the streaming services' Marvel shows, like Daredevil or The Punisher. This indicated that they would be leaving the service on March 1 at exactly midnight PST. The obvious conclusion that many came to was that it was a sign that these R-Rated Marvel shows and films would come to Disney+ instead.

Of course, some fans had suspected that such a move would eventually come, especially when it was reported that Daredevil exploded in new viewers on Netflix after Charlie Cox returned as Matthew Murdock in Spider-Man: No Way Home. After all, it's unadvised to give free advertising to your direct competition for their hosted content.

Disney is expected to announce where these shows will stream next "soon." A word that might actually have been used appropriately, if a new mistake to the sign-in page to Disney+ is any indication.

A Small Mistake with Big Implications for Disney+?

One noticeably small and significant change was noticed on the sign-in page of Disney+ in the United States. The promotional image for the section "Watch the way you want" displayed its layout with Star.

Star is a content hub within Disney+ that is only available in a subset of countries, one which features television and film content from the libraries of Disney's many subsidiaries like Freeform, FX, and 20th Century Studios. Given that these subsidiaries aren't directly tied to the family-friendly Disney brand name, their movies & shows can lean more mature, resulting in the Star hub's content being more mature than the typical Disney+ hub.

To make sure this wasn't a mistake and simply the U.S. sign-in page using the same image intended for international users, we checked the sign-in page for the United Kingdom. The page there uses an entirely different image.

Another possibility is that this has been up for months by mistake and that it's only now been noticed and left uncorrected. But, the image doesn't include Star when using the Way Back Machine and looking at the last time the U.S. webpage was archived, which was at approximately 15:19:47 GMT on February 18, 2022.

Disney Rolling Out Streaming Carpet for Netflix Marvel Shows?

On the day that it was revealed all of Netflix's Marvel streaming shows would be leaving the service by March 1, it was reported that Disney was expected to make an announcement "soon" about where those shows would stream next. So, this newest revelation is certainly auspicious timing, as this is precisely what many fans had expected.

Additionally, it's curious that the promotional image for the U.S. sign-in page is pushing Marvel films and shows far more than the one for the U.K., which puts the focus on TV dramas like Grey's Anatomy and Scandal. Again, perhaps in anticipation of more mature Marvel shows and films arriving on the Disney streaming service, albeit sequestered to the Star section.

It would mean the audition of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Defenders, Punisher, and R-Rated Marvel films like Logan, Punisher: War Zone, Blade, and, of course, the Deadpool franchise. But, fans will have to wait until "soon" arrives to hear whether this is indeed Disney's plan for these shows.

Jon Watts has quickly become one of the biggest names in the directing community thanks to his work with Marvel Studios' Spider-Man franchise. His latest effort, Spider-Man: No Way Home, became the movie event of a generation as it earned some of the best reviews of any movie in history. Combine that with the sixth-best box office run of all time, and Watts is sitting in a great place thanks to his work.

Even though Peter Parker's time in the MCU is far from over, it's unclear if Watts will be the man to lead the way for as many as three confirmed Spidey sequels.

Currently, the director is already in line to bring Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four to the big screen in the next few years, taking on another fan-favorite property after the Fox merger. Outside of the MCU, he'll also bring his expertise to the sixth entry in the Final Destination franchise, making him one of the busiest men in Hollywood.

As it turns out, even all this isn't enough for Watts, as reports have him linked to yet another massive blockbuster franchise in the near future.

Jon Watts Joins Disney's Star Wars Story

Discussing Film revealed that Spider-Man: No Way Home director Jon Watts is in talks to direct at least one episode of an unannounced Star Wars project for Disney+. Rumors point to this being the recently-rumored Stranger Things-inspired series that is set during the High Republic era.

The Mandalorian showrunner Jon Favreau will reportedly act as an executive producer on the show, which currently has the working title of Grammar Rodeo. The series is set to begin filming in summer 2022 in Los Angeles.

Jon Watts Going Intergalactic with Star Wars

This new Stranger Things-inspired show from Lucasfilm is set to be something different than anything that's come before. Set in the largely unexplored High Republic era and featuring a cast of largely pre-teens and teenagers, it's a mystery as to how this story will add to the growing Star Wars narrative.

Thankfully, Jon Watts appears to be just the man to help bring that kind of exciting story to the Disney+ sphere.

Having worked with a cast full of youngsters in all three MCU Spider-Man movies, including power couple Zendaya and Tom Holland, Watts seems perfectly equipped to replicate his success in the galaxy far, far away. Combine that with his upcoming dip into horror and his expertise with blockbuster franchises, and it seems that Lucasfilm has a recipe for massive success.

Possibly the most exciting part of this is that Watts will reunite with MCU star and Star Wars guru Jon Favreau for a project that will have cameras rolling in a few months. The hope is that more information about his work will come to light in the near future, but the fact alone that he's involved will have anticipation skyrocketing in a hurry.

Disney and Lucasfilm are set to continue their venture into live-action storytelling in the Star Wars universe with Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi in May 2022. Already teased to feature "the rematch of the century" between the Jedi Master and his former Padawan, Darth Vader, this limited show will give a new level of depth and emotion to McGregor's classic hero.

Plenty of the story will focus on new characters and actors joining the Star Wars narrative, which will utilize a combination of classic story beats with plot points never explored before. However, the headliner is still the Obi-Wan vs. Vader matchup - one that started the whole franchise in Episode IV: A New Hope and fully came to life in the prequel trilogy more than a decade ago.

While Hayden Christensen is confirmed to reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker and Vader in this series, it's unclear how big of a role the battle will play in the show or how often they will face off against one another.

Now, a new report is hinting that this fight may not be just a one-time thing.

Obi-Wan vs Vader - Round 2...& 3?!

LRMOnline revealed that the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+ will feature two separate battles between Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan and Hayden Christensen's Darth Vader.

While no details were shared about when or how these fights will add to the story, they are teased as being two of the best battles in Star Wars history.

The Star Wars Rematches of the Century

For all the new and exciting plot points being delivered in Obi-Wan Kenobi, nothing seems to be more exciting than the confirmed battle between Jedi Master and apprentice. After Obi-Wan and Anakin's story served as the driving force behind Episode I through Episode III, it seems only fitting that they'll be facing off more than once in Ewan McGregor's solo series.

Thus far, most of the plot for Obi-Wan Kenobi is still shrouded in mystery other than McGregor's central character doing everything he can to rescue a young Princess Leia. However, rumors also point to Vader serving as the show's eventual main antagonist, likely showing up in each of the last four episodes and said to be "out for blood" on his path for vengeance.

Regardless of the specifics, the fact that Obi-Wan will fight Vader twice will give viewers something truly special to look forward to once the show airs.

Their battle at the end of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is still widely regarded as one of the highlights of the prequel trilogy for the emotion shown in battle and the sheer length of the fight. Seeing that kind of fight twice more will only add that much more drama and excitement to Obi-Wan's long-awaited return to Star Wars.

Obi-Wan Kenobi will debut on Disney+ on May 25, 2022.

The last few years of Star Wars lore have heavily featured Carrie Fisher's Leia Organa, one of the founding members of the original trilogy from the 1970s and 1980s. Although Fisher passed away before Episode XIII, her heroine remained a central figure in the sequel trilogy as Leia led the rebellion against the First Order. This all led to her on-screen death in Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker as she tried to save her son from the dark side.

Although The Rise of Skywalker had its fair share of issues, Leia's death still came as quite an emotional blow thanks to Fisher's four decades of time in the franchise. Fans had seen Leia grow from princess of Alderaan to leader of a massive army alongside Finn, Rey, and Poe, all while she imparted her wisdom and learned about her own abilities with the Force.

As Rey stabbed Kylo Ren with his own lightsaber on Bef Kir, fans saw the life leave Leia's body as her journey ended in a devastating fashion.

While this happened at the rebels' base in the final cut of The Rise of Skywalker, a new piece of concept art shows another version of how the moment was imagined.

Star Wars Shows New Take on Leia's Death

Star Wars concept designer Phil Saunders took to Instagram to show an alternate version of Leia Organa's death scene from Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.

In this new version of the scene, Leia passes away in her own stateroom on the Tantiveiv. It also had her on the move rather than stationed on the ground with her troops.

Saunders included the following caption with the image, also revealing that a comet was meant to fly by in the sky outside of Leia's ship:

"Another concept from The Rise of Skywalker. An earlier version of the script placed Leia's death in her stateroom on the Tantiveiv in transit. At the moment of her passing, a comet was supposed to streak past her window. I shaped the stateroom to telegraph its location in the Blockade Runner, just under the cockpit in the hammerhead."

 In the final cut, Leia died suddenly as she led her people from the rebel base into battle, all while Rey battled with Kylo Ren in the rain some distance away.

Leia Organa's Emotional End in Rise of Skywalker

No matter where it took place, Leia's passing in The Rise of Skywalker was always going to be a turning point moment after she played a key role in six of the nine movies from the Skywalker Saga.

This concept art seemingly indicates that there were ideas to initially have her more secluded as she died, almost similar to how her mother Padme died in Episode III. This came after Padme gave birth to Luke and Leia as their mother died of a broken heart, which became something of a family trend after Leia used her energy to keep her own family safe in The Rise of Skywalker.

In the end, the location for this scene didn't make much of a difference in how much of an impact it was bound to have on the story. While Leia's story in the Star Wars legacy isn't over yet thanks to her reported upcoming role in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, her passing in Episode IX will be one that fans never forget.

Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker is available to stream on Disney+.