Why Star Wars and Close Encounters wouldn’t get made in 2026

Two of this summer’s big releases highlight the difference between 2026 and the 1970s, when studios took risks on Star Wars and Close Encounters. Exactly 50 years ago, directors George Lucas and Steven Spielberg were working away on two pivotal genre movies: Lucas was on a soundstage in Elstree shooting Star Wars. Over in California, ... Why Star Wars and Close Encounters wouldn’t get made in 2026 The post Why Star Wars and Close Encounters wouldn’t get made in 2026 appeared first on Film Stories.