In a galaxy not so far away, Disney’s Star Wars empire is crumbling faster than a Death Star hit by a rebel X-Wing. The once mighty franchise is now facing tough competition from Warner Bros., who is ready to challenge Lucasfilm on their own turf.

The battleground? December 18, 2026. Disney has scheduled an untitled Star Wars release, rumored to center around Daisy Ridley and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy in “Star Wars: A New Beginning.” But Warner Bros. isn’t backing down – they’ve thrown their ace in the hole, a new Denis Villeneuve “event film,” onto the same release date.

Denis Villeneuve, the mastermind behind the mind-bending “Dune” series, seems unfazed by the challenge. While he initially claimed he needed a break after “Dune 2,” it looks like he’s recharged and ready to roll with “Dune 3” hitting screens in December 2026.

But wait, there’s more! Villeneuve isn’t stopping there. Rumors are swirling that he’s eyeing a nuclear war movie after wrapping up the “Dune” trilogy with “Dune Messiah.” Talk about going out with a bang!

As for the much-anticipated Daisy Ridley Star Wars movie? Well, it seems like the Force isn’t strong with this one. Reports suggest the script is still a work in progress, leaving fans wondering if the Jedi Academy adventure will even see the light of day.

In a twist worthy of a galactic soap opera, Warner Bros. seems more than willing to take on the faltering Star Wars franchise. It’s a bold move in an industry where Disney and Lucasfilm once reigned supreme. The times are changing, and it looks like Star Wars is no longer the golden child of Hollywood.

As Disney and Lucasfilm scramble to deflect blame onto the fans for the potential Star Wars flop, Warner Bros. stands poised to steal the spotlight. And with Villeneuve at the helm, it’s safe to say the future of sci-fi cinema is in good hands. Catch you at the movies, space cowboys!