Disney Film Boss Alan Horn On ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’: ‘It’s Going To Be Terrific’

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Walt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn discussed the future of the Star Wars franchise after Episode IX.

Despite the fact that Star Wars: The Last Jedi grossed over $1 billion and was acclaimed by many, the presence of vocally disgruntled fans and the disappointing box office performance of Solo has convinced some that the franchise is in disarray. When asked if the upcoming Episode IX would put the Star Wars saga “back on track,” Disney film boss Alan Horn noted that he has followed the production and communicated with the creative team behind the film extensively before stating it will be “terrific”:

“I just got back from the United Kingdom, which is not so united. (Laughs.) I went to the set, and was with J.J. [Abrams], Kathy and the cast. I watched a couple of scenes being shot and then we all had dinner. I have not seen a cut of it yet, but I watch dailies every weekend and send J.J. and Kathy a note every weekend. It’s a big deal, and it’s going to be terrific.”

As for what the future holds for the Star Wars franchise after the Skywalker saga concludes, Horn simply replied:

“It’s all in discussion.”

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Directed by J. J. Abrams, Star Wars: Episode IX stars Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, Billie Lourd, Naomi Ackie, Richard E. Grant, Keri Russell, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, and Billy Dee Williams. Carrie Fisher will appear as General Leia Organa through the use of previously unreleased footage shot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. 

Star Wars: Episode IX will be released in theaters on December 19, 2019.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter