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Madeleine Roux's upcoming Star Wars novel, 'Star Wars: Legacy,' explores the relationship between Leia Organa and Rey Skywalker between Episodes VIII and IX, focusing on their journey to repair Rey's lightsaber and uphold the Jedi legacy, set against the backdrop of new planets and characters. The book delves into character development, mentorship, and the legacy of the Jedi, with a release scheduled for July 2026.
Lucasfilm and Disney are focusing on the character of Rey Skywalker, played by Daisy Ridley, as a key figure in the future of the Star Wars franchise. Simon Kinberg has been signed to develop a new trilogy that may feature Rey, sparking debate about continuing the Skywalker Saga beyond its original nine films. A standalone Rey movie is also in development, highlighting her importance as a cinematic asset. The franchise faces challenges in creating new nostalgia-driven content, while the TV side of Star Wars continues to expand more freely.
The upcoming Star Wars movie featuring Rey Skywalker reportedly has a title, "New Jedi Order," and will begin filming in April 2024. The movie will follow Rey's journey to restore the Jedi Order and mentor two young students. It is set to release on May 22, 2026, and will be written by Steven Knight and directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
Damon Lindelof, known for his work on shows like Lost, revealed in an interview with Esquire that he was "asked to leave" the Star Wars universe after working on a film with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Although Lindelof is not currently part of a Star Wars movie, he seems open to working on the franchise again in the future. Obaid-Chinoy's movie follows Rey Skywalker as she works to build a new Jedi Order.
Fans of the Star Wars franchise are criticizing Lucasfilm's decision to bring back Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker in an upcoming film, with many expressing a desire for John Boyega's character, Finn, to be the focus instead. Ridley's return was announced by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy at Star Wars Celebration in London, with the film set to be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and written by Steven Knight. The plot will reportedly pick up after J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. No release date has been announced.