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Jon Watts to Direct First Film of New Star Wars Trilogy

Original: Star Wars Nabs Spider-Man Director Jon Watts for First Movie in Disney's New Skywalker Saga Trilogy

Disney has hired Jon Watts, director of Marvel's Spider-Man films, to helm the first movie in a new Star Wars trilogy set in the Skywalker saga era. The announcement confirms the franchise is expanding its film slate with a fresh trilogy, and Watts' move from Marvel to the Star Wars universe is drawing wide attention from fans and entertainment media.

Why now: Entertainment outlets and fans are reacting to the surprise pairing of a major Marvel director with the flagship Star Wars franchise.

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• Star Wars Nabs Spider-Man Director Jon Watts for First Movie in Disney's New Skywalker Saga Trilogy · IGN
• Star Wars Nabs Spider-Man Director Jon Watts for First Movie in Disney's New Skywalker Saga Trilogy · IGN Southeast Asia

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