Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins to helm new Star Wars movie Rogue Squadron

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Rogue Squadron will be the next Star Wars movie coming in 2023

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
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Patty Jenkins is set to direct Rogue Squadron, a new Star Wars movie coming in Christmas 2023.

Jenkins, whose next film Wonder Woman 1984 is hitting HBO Max this Christmas, will become the first woman to direct a Star Wars movie. Recently, a December 22, 2023 release date was pencilled in for an unnamed Star Wars movie. This looks to be it.

In a new video, Jenkins talked up her history with the Air Force and her desire to create the "greatest fighter pilot movie ever" but couldn't find the right story for her dream project. Now, she has. 

On Twitter, Bob Iger said, "We are thrilled to have the great Patty Jenkins directing our Star Wars feature film Rogue Squadron, and as a true admirer of her work, it is an honor to have Patty directing her next film for us!"

And... breathe. Star Wars fans have arguably never had it so good. And Patty Jenkins is aiming to fly high with the best of 'em.

Jack Shepherd
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Jack Shepherd is the former Senior Entertainment Editor of GamesRadar. Jack used to work at The Independent as a general culture writer before specializing in TV and film for the likes of GR+, Total Film, SFX, and others. You can now find Jack working as a freelance journalist and editor.