George Lucas Reveals He Planned Three More Star Wars Films Before Retiring to Build Narrative Art Museum
In a CBS Sunday Morning interview regarding the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, George Lucas disclosed his intention to direct three additional Star Wars films before stepping away from filmmaking. The 82-year-old filmmaker expressed that he didn't have the mental capacity to oversee both the movies and the museum, stating, "I realized that I was running out of time." Lucas's retirement came after the release of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith in 2005, following his work on Episodes I and II. In 2012, he sold Lucasfilm to Disney for $4 billion, which resulted in three sequel films and several television series. The Lucas Museum is set to open on September 22, 2026, showcasing over 1,300 pieces across 35 galleries.
Key facts
- George Lucas revealed he had planned to direct three more Star Wars movies before retiring.
- He shared this in an interview with CBS Sunday Morning about the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles.
- Lucas, 82, said he retired from directing because he was running out of time and wanted to build the museum.
- He retired from directing after Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005).
- Lucas directed, wrote, and executive produced the prequel films Episode I (1999), Episode II (2002), and Episode III (2005).
- He also penned the story for 2008's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
- Lucasfilm was sold to Disney for $4 billion in 2012, giving Disney complete creative control.
- The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened on September 22, 2026, with over 1,300 works in 35 galleries.
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Artists
- George Lucas
Institutions
- Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
- CBS Sunday Morning
- Lucasfilm
- Disney
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Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States