Taika Waititi confirmed Monday, October 19, 2026, that his planned Star Wars feature has been ‘put on ice’ indefinitely, pausing development on one of Lucasfilm’s most anticipated theatrical projects.
The Oscar-winning director had been developing the untitled film with Lucasfilm; while Waititi’s involvement generated early industry interest, the project never progressed to a publicly announced production schedule or release date.
The move highlights ongoing adjustments inside the studio as Lucasfilm balances multiple theatrical and streaming initiatives. Pauses of this kind commonly reflect a mix of scheduling constraints, creative recalibration and shifting studio priorities rather than a definitive cancellation.
Practically, the hold creates uncertainty for any potential cast and crew and frees Waititi to pursue other work. For Lucasfilm and Disney, it opens room to reallocate resources and reshuffle the theatrical slate if executives choose to prioritize other entries in the franchise.
Neither Lucasfilm nor Disney has issued a public statement as of Monday, and Waititi’s representatives have not released further details. It is not yet clear whether the project is shelved permanently or may be revived when circumstances change.
What’s next — industry watchers will be watching for formal statements from Lucasfilm, Disney and Waititi’s team. We will update this report as more information becomes available.
