Taika Waititi says his Star Wars project is being placed on indefinite hold

Taika Waititi announced that the Star Wars film he has been working on since 2020 is being placed on indefinite hold. Speaking about his latest release, Klara and the Sun, he explained that the studio and he have agreed to shelve the project while they pursue a different collaboration. Waititi noted he has about four other movies in development and that the “ice ages” of this venture may eventually melt, though no date was provided.

He recalled earlier remarks about trying to recapture the fun of the original saga while giving the new story its own distinct tone. Former Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy had previously indicated the film was still somewhat alive, but one outlet status is a pause. The director’s recent film has received mixed reviews, with critics pointing to tonal mismatches.