Disney Scraps Star Wars Movie
Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni confirms 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' is not currently in production, despite fan interest and a previous two-year development period with Adam Driver and director Steven Soderbergh
Disney has scrapped its Star Wars movie 'The Hunt for Ben Solo', Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni confirmed. The project, which was in development for two years with Adam Driver and director Steven Soderbergh, is not currently being worked on.
The movie was pitched to Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Carrie Beck, and they responded well to it. However, when presented to Disney's Bob Iger and Alan Bergman, the project was scrapped due to concerns over the concept of Ben Solo's return.
At D23 2026, Filoni was asked about the status of 'The Hunt for Ben Solo'. He joked that he was expecting the question and then made a Jedi mind trick gesture, saying 'We're not making that picture right now. That's all I can say'. This response has left room for potential future revival of the project.
Adam Driver, who was set to play Kylo Ren in the movie, is now working on the Marvel Cinematic Universe's upcoming X-Men movie, where he will play Mr. Sinister. The only confirmed upcoming Star Wars film is 'Starfighter', scheduled for release on May 28, 2027.
## What it means The scrapping of 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' is a significant development for Star Wars fans, who have been pushing for the return of Adam Driver's Kylo Ren character. While the project's fate remains uncertain, Filoni's comments suggest that it may not be entirely dead. The decision to scrap the project highlights the challenges of developing new Star Wars content, with Disney and Lucasfilm facing pressure to deliver high-quality films that meet fan expectations.
The Jedi mind trick gesture made by Filoni has sparked speculation about the potential future of the project. While it may have been a joke, it could also be a hint that the project is not entirely scrapped. Fans will have to wait and see if 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' will be revived in the future.
## Why it matters The Star Wars franchise is one of the most popular and lucrative in the world, with a dedicated fan base. The development of new content is closely watched by fans, who are eager to see their favorite characters return to the screen. The scrapping of 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' is a significant development in the Star Wars universe, and its impact will be felt by fans and the franchise as a whole.
