Rey Skywalker actress Daisy Ridley just gave a brand-new update on her upcomingStar Warsmovie, rumored to be titledStar Wars: New Jedi Order, suggesting even more updates are imminent.Details onNew Jedi Orderhave been rolling out slowly, although the movie is confirmed to be set 15 years afterStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerintheStar Warstimeline. The movie is also sure to be an interesting addition toStar Warsmovies and TV shows, as it will reveal what will follow the Skywalker Saga in the franchise.
Until now, there had been minimal updates onNew Jedi Order, and Daisy Ridley had previously revealed she had yet to see a script. On theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast with Josh Horowitz, however, Ridley shared that, now, she"might already have seen something,“presumably regarding the script for the movie.
What Does This Mean For Rey’s New Jedi Order Movie?
It was very recently announced that writer Steven Knight was no longer working onNew Jedi Order, which suggests that a number of changes for the movie have taken place all at once. Given the fact that Ridley stated she’s seen something from the movie, it seems most likely that, behind the scenes, Knight has already been replaced. Details about that replacement remain under wraps, at least for now.
It also isn’t confirmed that Ridley was referencing the script forNew Jedi Order, but given how frequently she’s been asked about whether she’s seen the script, it seems safe to assume this was what her comments were pertaining to. This could mean thatNew Jedi Orderis much further along than previously suspected, including as recently as this week.
No, Rey’s New Jedi Order Movie Hasn’t Been Canceled Or Delayed
Rey Skywalker’s upcoming Star Wars movie, thought to be titled Star Wars: New Jedi Order, is neither canceled nor delayed, despite rampant rumors.
Our Take On Rey’s New Jedi Order Movie
There have been plenty of conversations, rumors, and questions surroundingNew Jedi Orderand when it would be released, and while it previously seemed progress on the movie was largely left up in the air,these updates from Ridley are very promising. There was even rampant speculation thatNew Jedi Orderhad been delayed or canceled, although neither was ever confirmed by Lucasfilm. In fact, it’s important to note that Disney has never officially announced a release date forNew Jedi Order.
While many have assumed a December 2026 slot reserved by Lucasfilm is forNew Jedi Order, that’s never been confirmed. Previously, given that writer Steven Knight was no longer working on the movie and Ridley hadn’t seen a script, it seemedNew Jedi Ordermight be coming later than expected, but with news evidently"imminent,“that may not be the case. It also seemsStar Warsmay provide major news sooner than Star Wars Celebration 2025. Updates are clearly coming forStar Wars: New Jedi Order, but theStar Warsmovie certainly seems to be making progress.
Star Wars: New Jedi Order
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The tenth mainline installment in the Star Wars franchise is the first movie to follow the sequel trilogy, where Mark Hamill’s Luke, Carrie Fisher’s Leia, and Harrison Ford’s Han Solo gave their final farewell. After the release of The Rise of Skywalker, development on a direct sequel had become dormant as Disney shifted focus on other parts of the galaxy, namely, Disney+ shows such as The Mandalorian, Andor, and Ahsoka. However, a movie starring Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker was officially announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023.
