Sci-fi icon Sigourney Weaver could be in the first movie after episode 9

After Alien, Galaxy Quest and Avatar, the next sci-fi role may already be in store Sigourney Weaver firm: How The Hollywood Reporter reports, the 74-year-old actress could soon become part of the Star Wars universe.

From Alien(s) to Star Wars?

Weaver is currently in negotiations to appear in The Mandalorian & Grogu – the first Star Wars film, which opens in theaters after Episode 9. (At the May 21, 2026to be precise, just a few weeks after Avengers 5.)

The deal is not done yet and it is also not known what role Weaver is actually considered for. Of course, Weaver has long been immortal in the sci-fi genre, simply because of her legendary alien character Ellen Ripley.

If Sigourney Weaver actually ends up in the Star Wars universe, she would follow in the footsteps of her alien colleague Michael Biehn. The Corporal Hicks actor appeared in Season 2 of The Mandalorian as Mercenary named Lang who lost out in a duel with Din Djarin.

What you should know about the Mando movie

The Mandalorian & Grogu follows the story of Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his foundling Baby Yoda continued. The film is by Jon Favreau (Iron Man, The Lion King) and is intended to bring Star Wars a cinematic comeback.

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The Mandalorian: Official trailer for season 3 of the Star Wars series

After the flop of Solo: A Star Wars Story and the disappointing response to Episode 9 – The Rise of Skywalker, the sci-fi franchise officially took a break from cinema. Meanwhile, new TV series for Disney Plus took priority, with The Mandalorian naturally being the first.

Meanwhile, we're already working hard on other Star Wars films, such as a solo film for Daisy Ridley's Rey and James Mangold's Dawn of the Jedi. Even Patty Jenkins has returned from obscurity with her Rogue Squadron, which she thought was dead.