Thanks to the Wicked movies, Jon M. Chu has proven himself one of Hollywood’s most ambitious world-builders, and 2025's Wicked: For Good absolutely cements that reputation. The film blends the massive scale of a major musical with strong emotional focus and surprising thematic weight, exactly what big and successful franchise storytelling demands.

Because the Wicked movies are adapting beloved material while expanding the mythology to a degree, Chu has very much shown he can handle dense continuity without losing clarity. As such, I believe Jon M. Chu would be an ideal candidate to direct a future Star Wars movie.

How The Wicked Movies Prove Jon M. Chu Could Tackle A Star Wars Movie

Elphaba flying at yellow brick road in Wicked: For Good

Chu’s Wicked films absolutely

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