It’s been over a decade since George Lucas soldStar Wars to Disney, and the legendary filmmaker has clearly turned the page. At 81, Lucas is embracing new creative ventures — most notably, the upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, set to open in 2026.
In a recent interview withWSJ. Magazine for their Innovators issue, Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson shared insights into this exciting new chapter. When asked if he’s moved on from Star Wars after decades guiding fans through a galaxy far, far away, Lucas replied, “Disney took it over and they gave it their vision. That’s what happens.”
“Of course I’ve moved past it. I mean, I’ve got a life," he added. "I’m building a museum. A museum is harder than making movies.”
Back in October 2012, Lucas sold his company Lucasfilm, including all Star Wars rights, to Disney for $4.05 billion. Since then, Disney has expanded the franchise with new movies and a slew of hit TV series on Disney+. The beloved universe returns to theaters soon with projects like The Mandalorian and Grogu, continuing the legacy Lucas started.
But Lucas’ focus now is on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. According to its mission statement, the $1 billion museum explores “how narrative art influences societies—shaping beliefs, communicating values, inspiring imagination, and creating communities.”
Lucas has been open about his feelings on the Star Wars franchise’s evolution under Disney. In an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, he admitted, “After I sold the company, a lot of the ideas that were in [the original] sort of got lost. But that’s the way it is. You give it up, you give it up.”
The filmmaker once described his decision to sell Star Wars as “painful.” In The Star Wars Archives: Episodes I-III 1999-2005, Lucas shared the personal reasons behind the move.
“At that time, I was starting the next trilogy; I talked to the actors and I was starting to gear up,” Lucas told author Paul Duncan. “I was also about to have a daughter with my wife. It takes 10 years to make a trilogy – Episodes I to III took from 1995 to 2005.”
Lucas is a father to four children, including Amanda Lucas, Katie Lucas, Jett Lucas and Everest Hobson Lucas.
“In 2012, I was 69. So the question was, ‘Am I going to keep doing this for the rest of my life? Do I want to go through this again?’ Finally, I decided I’d rather raise my daughter and enjoy life for a while.”
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