New reports indicate that a new Star Wars film trilogy is being developed by Lucasfilm, with Simon Kinberg, known for his work on the X-Men series and Star Wars Rebels, at the helm as writer and producer. While initial assumptions suggested that the trilogy might continue the Skywalker Saga with episodes 10-12, conflicting reports suggest it will instead launch a fresh saga featuring new characters. This new series will accompany several other upcoming films directed by notable filmmakers like Taika Waititi and James Mangold, all part of Lucasfilm's expanding film lineup following the recent focus on TV series like The Mandalorian.

Will the new Star Wars trilogy continue the existing Skywalker Saga?

No, the new trilogy will begin a new story and will not be a continuation of the Skywalker Saga, according to the latest updates from multiple sources.

This development comes as Star Wars remains a dominant cultural phenomenon, especially after the release of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" in 2019, which concluded the original saga. Since then, the franchise has shifted much of its storytelling to streaming platforms, with successful series capturing audiences, but the return to theaters with a new trilogy is anticipated to reignite excitement among fans of the franchise.