All told, the sequel era is one most fans would rather forget about... but if Star Wars wants to survive, it needs to move forward. Star Wars is finally going all-in on the post-sequel era. LucasfilmThe Star Wars saga is working on a return to the big screen, and Lucasfilm is betting big on the sequel era in the process. According to industry leaker Daniel Richtman, this will be Star Wars’ next big phase. While each of these projects is still far from fruition, the Star Wars saga is clearly doubling down on Rey’s untapped potential.