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Every 'Star Wars' movie and TV show currently in the works, including a Boba Fett spin-off

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Every 'Star Wars' movie and TV show currently in the works, including a Boba Fett spin-off

Rian Johnson's trilogy

Rian Johnson

A new "Star Wars" trilogy from "The Last Jedi" director Rian Johnson was announced in November. Johnson will write and direct the trilogy, which will be separate from the main saga and standalone films.

David Benioff and D.B. Weiss' films

David Benioff and D.B. Weiss

Lucasfilm announced in February that "Game of Thrones" showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will write and produce a new series of "Star Wars" films. It's unknown how many movies they will develop, but they will be separate from Johnson's trilogy and the main Skywalker saga.

Jon Favreau's live-action TV series

Jon Favreau

Lucasfilm announced in March that "Iron Man" and "The Jungle Book" director Jon Favreau will executive produce and write a live-action "Star Wars" series for Disney's upcoming streaming service, which will launch in 2019. Favreau said earlier this month that the series will take place seven years after "Return of the Jedi."

Boba Fett spin-off

Boba Fett spin-off

The Hollywood Reporter reported on Thursday that "Logan" director James Mangold will direct a Boba Fett standalone movie. Fett, a bounty hunter, debuted in "The Empire Strikes Back" and is a favorite among fans.

Obi-Wan Kenobi spin-off

Obi-Wan Kenobi spin-off

THR also reported that Obi-Wan Kenobi is among the "slew of characters" getting the standalone film treatment. THR reports that "The Reader" director Stephen Daldry is in negotiations to direct, but "no writers are working on a script." Business Insider has reached out to Disney for comment. Kenobi was originally portrayed by Alec Guinness in "A New Hope" and then by Ewan McGregor as a younger Kenobi in the prequel trilogy.

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