# Jon Watts to Direct Star Wars: Episode X: The 3rd Marvel Director Lucasfilm Has Lured Away

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Published: 2026-10-03  
Updated: 2026-10-03  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Disney clearly likes to keep its trusted filmmakers close. Jon Watts, the director behind Marvel’s Spider-Man *Home* trilogy, has reportedly been tapped to direct *Star Wars: Episode X*, which kicks off a new trilogy written by Simon Kinberg. That makes him the third straight MCU director to take on a Star Wars film.

### MCU Directors Who Crossed Over to Star Wars

| Director | MCU Work | Star Wars Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Jon Watts** | *Spider-Man: Homecoming*, *Far From Home*, *No Way Home* | *Episode X* (reported); co-created *Skeleton Crew* |
| **Jon Favreau** | *Iron Man*, *Iron Man 2* | *The Mandalorian*; directed *The Mandalorian & Grogu* |
| **Shawn Levy** | *Deadpool & Wolverine* | *Star Wars: Starfighter* |

### Why Jon Watts?

[Watts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Watts) already has a foot in the Star Wars door. He co-created the Disney+ series *Skeleton Crew*, so Lucasfilm trusts him. Now he gets the theatrical upgrade and the keys to the franchise’s biggest future bet.

![Star Wars](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/star-wr.jpg)

Not everyone is cheering, though. Some fans see him as a safe pick rather than an inspiring one. His reputation has also taken a hit among some MCU fans since *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* arrived and was widely viewed as an upgrade over the *Home* films.

### A Divisive Trilogy

*Episode X* was never promised, and it will reportedly continue the Skywalker Saga, even though Disney once marketed *The Rise of Skywalker* as the saga’s end. Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, is expected to return, though her role size is unclear. For a fanbase that’s always been split during the Disney era, that’s bound to spark debate.

### The Favreau and Levy Stories

**Jon Favreau** kicked off the MCU with *Iron Man* and has played Happy Hogan since day one. At Star Wars, he created *The Mandalorian* and later directed *The Mandalorian & Grogu*. Its lackluster box office is reportedly part of why Watts’ film is happening now.

**Shawn Levy** directed *Deadpool & Wolverine*, which earned over $1.3 billion worldwide. Lucasfilm quickly hired him for *Starfighter* with Ryan Gosling, but Marvel is now bringing him back to direct *Ghost Rider*. It seems Disney’s directors really do float between franchises.

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### Conclsuion

Whether you see Watts as a safe choice or a smart one, Disney is clearly betting on familiar talent. The real question is whether the Skywalker Saga needs another chapter. What do you think? Tell us in the comments.

### FAQs

### **Who is directing *Star Wars: Episode X*?**  

Jon Watts has reportedly signed on, with Simon Kinberg writing the new trilogy.

###    **Will Rey return in the new trilogy?**  

Daisy Ridley is reportedly set to appear, but the size of her role hasn’t been confirmed.