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Shortly after the announcement, the release date was pushed back to 2026, likely due to external factors such as industry strikes. Then, shockingly, the project was pulled entirely from the release calendar—sparking speculation about whether it would ever see the light of day. Behind the scenes, multiple writers have departed this project for various reasons, further complicating its development. Initial reports asserted that the delay was solely due to script issues, with Lucasfilm stating that the film was not canceled but simply awaiting a finalized screenplay.