# George Lucas Retires After Star Wars Plans

> George Lucas planned three more Star Wars films but retired from directing after 2005.
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- Summary: George Lucas planned three more Star Wars films but retired from directing after 2005. George Lucas decided to retire from directing after planning three…
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- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/george-lucas-make-more-star-wars-movies-before-retiring-1236708091
- Author: Carly Thomas
- Published: 2026-09-23T02:46:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: george lucas, star wars, revenge of the sith, lucas museum of narrative art, mellody hobson, twentieth century fox
## George Lucas
George Lucas, the mind behind the legendary Star Wars franchise, revealed he intended to helm three more movies.
## Star Wars Plan
Lucas decided to retire from directing after 2005's Episode III, Revenge of the Sith.
## CBS Interview
Lucas discussed the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art with his wife and business partner Mellody Hobson.
## Museum Detail
Hobson noted Lucas's museum detail work nearly killed him, prompting Lucas to mention his age.
## Age Limit
Lucas stated, 'Well, I'm 82, so there is a limit to...'

> Well, I'm 82, so there is a limit to...
## Key takeaway

George Lucas decided to retire from directing after planning three more Star Wars movies.