Patty Jenkins Will Direct 'Star Wars' Movie 'Rogue Squadron' - Watch Her Announcement!

Patty Jenkins has huge news: she’s directing the new Star Wars movie!

The Wonder Woman director will helm Rogue Squadron, Lucasfilm announced on Thursday (December 10).

The story will “introduce a new generation of starfighter pilots as they earn their wings and risk their lives in a boundary-pushing, high-speed thrill-ride, and move the saga into the future era of the galaxy,” according to the studio.

“It’s been a lifelong dream as a filmmaker to one day make a great fighter pilot film. As the daughter of a great fighter pilot myself, some of the best memories of my life are of seeing my father’s squadron take off in their F4s every morning, and hearing and feeling the awe-inspiring power and grace. When he passed away in service to this country it ignited a burning desire to one day channel all of those emotions into one great film. When the perfect story arrived in combination with another true love of mine, the incomparable world of Star Wars, I knew I’d finally found my next film. I’m extremely honored and excited to take it on, and grateful to Lucasfilm, Disney, and the fans for extending that thrill to me,” she said in a statement.

Rogue Squadron arrives in theaters Christmas 2023. Make sure to check out all the Star Wars shows that were just announced as well!

Click inside to see the announcement…