# Ben Affleck Almost Directed Star Wars Movie

> Ben Affleck confirmed he turned down a $2 billion Star Wars film opportunity.
- Title: Ben Affleck Almost Directed Star Wars Movie · CBR | Shortify
- Summary: Ben Affleck confirmed he turned down a $2 billion Star Wars film opportunity. Ben Affleck declined to direct Star Wars: The Force Awakens after realizing he…
- Keywords: ben affleck, star wars, the force awakens, j.j. abrams, star wars franchise, netflix, animals movie, daisy ridley, star wars starfighter, matt smith, mia goth, flynn gray
- Source: CBR — https://cbr.com/ben-affleck-turned-down-star-wars-the-force-awakens
- Author: Monica Coman
- Published: 2026-10-12T20:35:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ben affleck, star wars, the force awakens, j.j. abrams, star wars franchise, netflix, animals movie, daisy ridley, star wars starfighter, matt smith, mia goth, flynn gray
## Ben Affleck's Directorial History
Ben Affleck released his sixth directorial feature with the Netflix political thriller Animals.
## Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiered in 2015 and grossed $2.07 billion worldwide.
## Affleck's Star Wars Opportunity
Ben Affleck confirmed he had the opportunity to direct Star Wars: The Force Awakens but turned it down.
## Why Affleck Turned Down Star Wars
Affleck said he didn't feel like he was 'the person to direct this movie' and wanted to make a film he'd be proud of.

> I don't feel like I'm the person to direct this movie
## Star Wars Franchise Challenges
Affleck noted the franchise has strong fan opinions and he couldn't reinvent it as well as someone else.

> I can't make a great version of Star Wars or reinvent this
## Star Wars Starfighter Coming
Star Wars: Starfighter will hit theaters on May 28, 2027, starring Flynn Gray and Matt Smith.
## Key takeaway

Ben Affleck declined to direct Star Wars: The Force Awakens after realizing he couldn't make a film he'd be proud of.