Movies News J.J. Abrams to direct 'Star Wars: Episode IX' 09/12/2017 J.J. Abrams is to write and direct "Star Wars: Episode IX," Lucasfilm announced Tuesday. Read More RELATED NEWS From Tokyo to Las Vegas: Taylor Swift's flight to Super Bowl LVIII'Chucky' Season 3 trailer released by USA Network and Syfy'Quantum Leap' Season 2 visits L.A. riots, Salem Witch Trials, and more TAGS: J.J. Abrams Kathleen Kennedy Chris Terrio Colin Trevorrow Jurassic World Star Wars: Episode IX