The source "Star Wars: The Next Five Films" outlines Lucasfilm's ambitious plans for the franchise's cinematic future, detailing two confirmed movies and speculating on three potential additions to the slate. The confirmed films include "The Mandalorian & Grogu" (2026), bringing the popular Disney+ series to the big screen, and a New Jedi Order film (2027), starring Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker, set 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker. The article then predicts three additional films: a "Dawn of the Jedi" movie (2028) exploring the Jedi's origins, a "Mando-verse" crossover event (2029) uniting characters from the Disney+ shows, and a standalone bounty hunter or underworld film (2030), showcasing the franchise's diverse storytelling potential beyond the main sagas. The author also discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the franchise as it balances fan expectations with creative innovation.