Disney Rejects Adam Driver's Ben Solo Star Wars Sequel Plans

Actor Adam Driver revealed that he and director Steven Soderbergh developed a Star Wars spin-off movie centered on his character Ben Solo/Kylo Ren, titled The Hunt for Ben Solo, set after The Rise of Skywalker. The script, described by Driver as one of the best he had been involved with, was initially supported by Lucasfilm executives including Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni. However, Disney CEO Bob Iger and co-chair Alan Bergman rejected the project, unable to reconcile how Ben Solo could be alive after his death in the sequel trilogy's conclusion. Despite the rejection, Driver expressed strong affection for the character and the creative process, while Soderbergh lamented that fans would never see the film. The decision has been met with disappointment among fans who saw untapped potential in Ben Solo's story, especially as Lucasfilm prepares new Star Wars projects. Future Star Wars films include a Mandalorian-Grogu spinoff and Starfighter featuring Ryan Gosling, with releases planned for 2026 and 2027 respectively.