George Lucas over Star Wars movies was confirmed Thursday in WSJ Magazine’s Innovator issue as the 81-year-old explained he’s got a life and moved past the franchise . Disney took it over and they gave it their vision, Lucas said, adding that’s what happens . He stated confidently of course I’ve moved past it, I’m building a museum and a museum is harder than making movies .
George Lucas over Star Wars movies came thirteen years after selling the rights to Disney for a massive $4.05 billion in 2012 . The company went to work on a new sequel trilogy producing The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker to varying results from fans . Lucas now focuses on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles set to open in 2026 .
George Lucas over Star Wars movies doesn’t mean he’s completely escaped the franchise. The museum will include one gallery out of 33 showing vehicles from Star Wars, which he did grudgingly . Lucas admitted he didn’t want people to come to the museum and ask where’s the Star Wars .
George Lucas over Star Wars movies reflects his new priorities as he enjoys retirement. In 2012, Lucas was 69 and decided he’d rather raise his daughter Everest and enjoy life for a while instead of continuing film work. The legendary filmmaker has clearly turned the page after decades guiding fans through a galaxy far, far away.
