Filmmaker and Star Wars superfan Kevin Smith theorizes that the Millennium Falcon could meet its bitter end in Episode IX as the franchise transitions to a new era.
Even if Abrams makes the choice to blow the Falcon up, it doesn’t mean Star Wars would be done with it completely.
Solo: A Star Wars Story actor Alden Ehrenreich is rumored to be on a three-picture deal, meaning this year’s spinoff could spawn sequels if it’s successful.
With director J.J. Abrams and co-writer Chris Terrio in tow, Star Wars 9 is aiming to start production this June so it can meet its December 2019 release date.