New ‘Star Wars’ film ‘Rogue Squadron’ due in 2023

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Disney announced on Thursday a new “Star Wars” film from the director of “Wonder Woman” and several new TV series within the sci-fi franchise, including two spin-offs from the creators of smash hit “The Mandalorian.”

Patty Jenkins will direct “Rogue Squadron,” which is set in “a future era of the galaxy” and will be the next “Star Wars” movie released, scheduled for Christmas 2023.

“This story will introduce a new generation of starfighter pilots, as they earn their wings and risk their lives in a boundary-pushing, high-speed thrill ride,” Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy told Disney’s investor day.

Jenkins immediately posted on Twitter a video of herself donning a “Star…

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