Ultimate Star Wars Movie Rumor Unveiled for Highly Anticipated May 2026 Release

Lucasfilm has made an exciting announcement, revealing that two Star Wars films will be hitting the big screen in the same year. While the specific projects have not been disclosed, one source has indicated that the experimental date of May 2026 will be reserved for one of these films. At Star Wars Celebration 2023, Lucasfilm had previously unveiled plans for three new Star Wars movies, including a film centered around Rey's new Jedi Order, a Mandalorian movie set in the New Republic era by Dave Filoni, and a project called Dawn of the Jedi by James Mangold. With the confirmation that two of these movies will be released in 2026, fans have been eagerly awaiting news on which film will be paired with each release date.

Interestingly, a recent issue of Production Weekly appears to have provided some insight. It suggests that Rey's new Jedi Order movie will be the one hitting the cinemas in May 2026. The issue not only mentions the production team involved, such as writer Steven Knight, director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, and star Daisy Ridley, but also reveals the specific release date as May 22, 2026 – one of the two dates recently confirmed for Star Wars' 2026 release schedule.

What Does The Future Hold For The Star Wars Movie Franchise?

The development from Production Weekly offers an intriguing glimpse into the future of the Star Wars franchise on the big screen. The plot synopsis for Rey's Jedi Order Star Wars movie reveals that she will serve as the master to two apprentices: a male and a female. As the synopsis suggests, the female apprentice possesses exceptional talent with the Force and is destined to become the next leader of the Jedi Order.

Based on this synopsis, it appears that Star Wars may position one of Rey's students as the future leader of the Order, potentially signaling the end of Rey's journey after the film. This decision aligns with the film's timeline, which takes place fifteen years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and implies that Rey will be seeking to pass on the responsibility of the Jedi Order to a new individual. This narrative choice could pave the way for an exciting new trilogy, focusing on Rey's apprentices.

Future installments of Rey's Jedi Order film series could explore the journeys of Rey, Finn (played by John Boyega), and the new apprentices as they confront a fresh adversary. This narrative approach mirrors the sequel trilogy, where the original characters paved the way for a new generation of heroes in a distant galaxy. Without a doubt, Star Wars' cinematic future appears more promising than ever, as Rey's new Jedi Order arrives on May 22, 2026.