Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren Sequel Script Rejected by Disney, Steven Soderbergh Involved

Actor Adam Driver revealed yesterday that a proposed sequel film focusing on his Star Wars character, Ben Solo/Kylo Ren, was rejected by Disney despite a positive initial response from Lucasfilm.

Driver disclosed that he and director Steven Soderbergh developed a script for a standalone Kylo Ren movie following The Rise of Skywalker, which they considered “one of the coolest” projects he’d been involved with. According to Driver, Lucasfilm initially “loved the idea,” but Disney ultimately passed on the project. He stated the script explored a path for the character beyond his on-screen death, potentially offering a redemption arc or further exploration of his internal conflict.

The revelation comes alongside news that director David Fincher was also independently developing a Star Wars project after The Rise of Skywalker, which also did not move forward. This adds to a growing narrative of sidelined creative visions following the Skywalker saga, fueling speculation about the direction of the franchise. Fans have reacted strongly to the news, particularly given recent social media posts from the official Star Wars account highlighting Ben Solo’s character, leading some to believe it was intentional timing. You can learn more about the broader history of the Star Wars timeline on the official website.

Disney has not yet publicly commented on Driver’s statements. Lucasfilm previously indicated a willingness to explore stories outside the main Skywalker saga, but has largely focused on Disney+ series like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka.

Representatives for Disney and Lucasfilm have not indicated whether they will revisit similar concepts in the future.