During the 2023 Star Wars Celebration, a new Star Wars movie featuring Rey Skywalker, portrayed by Daisy Ridley, was announced. However, Lucasfilm has stated that the online information circulating about the film is incorrect.
Initially, Lucasfilm revealed their plans for three new Star Wars films, one of which would star Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker. They also announced that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a two-time Academy Award winner for documentary shorts, would be directing Ridley's upcoming Star Wars installment. Shortly after, a brief outline of the plot was leaked online by Production Weekly. According to the synopsis, the film would focus on Rey's journey as she rebuilds the Jedi Order and collaborates with two exceptionally gifted young Force users. The filming for this movie was rumored to commence in April 2024.
However, Lucasfilm has informed Gizmodo's i09 that the title and synopsis provided are not accurate and there is a possibility that the release date could be changed as well. It is important to note that the name Star Wars: New Jedi Order is merely a temporary placeholder and is unlikely to be the final title of the film. While it has been confirmed that Ridley will be involved in the storyline, her role may not be the central focus. Additionally, while the production start date may be accurate, it is worth noting that the ongoing writers' strike in Hollywood could potentially cause delays.
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Rey's return to the big screen has been confirmed, with Obaid-Chinoy as the director and Steven Knight working on the script. While Obaid-Chinoy may be relatively unknown as a director, fans are excited about Knight's involvement due to his successful work on shows like Peaky Blinders, Taboo, and the movie Locke. The upcoming film takes place after Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker and follows Rey's journey to rebuild the Jedi order. However, the extent of Rey's role in the movie's story is still uncertain. The film is expected to be released in 2026, as Disney has set three release dates for untitled Star Wars films. One of those dates, May 22, 2026, December 18, 2026, or December 17, 2027, will belong to Ridley's Star Wars movie.
Details about Ridley's new Star Wars film have been kept under wraps since the announcement of Rey's return. While there is no confirmation, many fans speculate that Rey's involvement in the movie may be altered or reduced due to negative reactions. Some fans express disappointment in the decision to focus on the Jedi Order rather than exploring fresh storylines within the vast Star Wars universe. Rey, as a character, also divides fans, with some finding her annoying or unlikeable. Fans argue that some of the franchise's best storytelling is when the focus shifts away from the Jedi, highlighting characters like the Mandalorian and Cassian Andor.
However, many fans remain thrilled at the prospect of witnessing Rey's journey to rebuild the Jedi Order. It is anticipated that Lucasfilm will take their time in divulging any details about Rey's comeback, as the release of the film is still a minimum of three years in the future. Nevertheless, the upcoming D23 event in 2024 and the Star Wars Celebration in 2025 could serve as ideal platforms for Lucasfilm to satiate eager fans with further insights into Ridley's forthcoming Star Wars installment.
