James Mangold explains his upcoming Star Wars film, 'Dawn of the Jedi', will be set 25,000 years before any known film to avoid complications with existing lore. He mentions, "Part of the reason the movie would be taking place 25,000 years before any known movies take place is because it's an area and a playground that I've always [wanted to explore] and that I was inspired by as a teenager, but also I'm not that interested in being handcuffed by so much lore at this point that it's almost immovable, and you can't please anybody." This emphasizes his desire to liberate creativity in storytelling, free from the constraints of prior narratives.
Mangold's approach reflects a trend within the Star Wars franchise to explore new narratives that do not rely on established lore. This decision allows for greater creative freedom while potentially reaching audiences unfamiliar with the intricate history of the franchise. He highlights the heavy burden of previous canon when he notes, "the challenge of creating a narrative that fits seamlessly into an already complicated continuity is a difficult restriction," underlining the balancing act between honoring existing stories and forging new paths.
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