Jon Favreau suggests that Lucasfilm is exploring possibilities for the future of the Star Wars franchise.
Despite the controversy surrounding the sequel trilogy's conclusion, characters from the trilogy may still appear in future Star Wars films.
Favreau mentions ongoing conversations within Lucasfilm regarding the management of the timeline and exploring untold Star Wars stories set after the sequel trilogy.
As a storyteller in the time leading up to the sequel trilogy, Favreau could influence the direction of the franchise.
There is ample opportunity for fresh creators to bring new ideas and perspectives to the Star Wars franchise.
The mixed reactions to the sequel trilogy raise doubts about whether the next Star Wars film should be set during that period.
Damon Lindelof's Star Wars movie is rumored to be announced in April, and some characters from the sequel trilogy might be included.
The current state of the Star Wars galaxy is a repetition of the post-Return of the Jedi era, and repeating the same stories from 4 ABY would not be well-received.
Stories after The Rise of Skywalker must focus on either the New Republic’s resurgence or Rey’s efforts to complete Luke’s Jedi Order.