I believe we are a long way away from true “total pilotless” combat aircraft that are depicted in Hollywood, however we are on the way closer each day. This article discusses the “5th Gen Plus” outlook of the F-35 as well as the optional pilot. We’ll have to wait and see where the future goes. 

breakingdefense.com/2025/05/lockheed-has-path-to-pilot-optional-f-35-ceo-says/