In April 2014, Lucasfilm clarified that Episodes VII–IX would not feature storylines from the Star Wars expanded universe, though other elements could be included, as with the TV series Star Wars Rebels.
I april 2014 gjorde Lucasfilm det klart, at Episode VII - IX ikke vil have historier fra Expanded Universe, men at andre elementer kunne blive inkluderet sådan som i den nye tegnefilmserie Star Wars Rebels.