The Star Wars universe is in turmoil once again, and it's not in the galaxy far, far away—it's at Lucasfilm headquarters. The highly anticipated movie, tentatively titled New Jedi Order, which was rumored to feature Rey building a new generation of Jedi, is now officially “on hold,” and the future of the project looks cloudy.
This setback comes after months of speculation. Early rumors suggested that the film would begin production in September 2023. However, behind-the-scenes drama quickly derailed that timeline, as reported by insiders like Daniel Richtman. According to these sources, the film won't even begin shooting until 2025, at the earliest, if it isn't scrapped altogether. Given the history of script challenges—Steven Knight, known for Peaky Blinders, has been working on the script for over a year without a final draft—things don't look promising.
Disney and Lucasfilm seem to be grappling with bigger questions: Do audiences really need another Rey-focused movie? With little revealed about the film's plot, what we do know suggests Rey (Daisy Ridley) would be running a new Jedi academy, helping shape the next generation of Force users. But even that premise seems up in the air as the studio hesitates to greenlight the project.
Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a documentary filmmaker, has been passionate about guiding Star Wars into a new era, with an emphasis on female empowerment. Yet, her future at Lucasfilm is reportedly uncertain too, adding to the chaos surrounding the film's production.
While seven other Star Wars projects are in the works, including Jon Favreau's The Mandalorian and Grogu slated for a May 2026 release, the question remains: will New Jedi Order ever see the light of day?
It’s disappointing to see the much-anticipated New Jedi Order Star Wars movie delayed again, especially with Rey’s return in question. The behind-the-scenes issues, like script delays and production pushbacks, make fans worry about the future of this story. While it’s understandable that Lucasfilm wants to perfect the script, it raises questions about the overall direction of the Star Wars franchise. Hopefully, the delays lead to a stronger movie, but the uncertainty surrounding Rey’s involvement is definitely concerning for long-time fans.
Great point! It feels like the franchise is in a real bind right now, especially with the delays. I agree that Lucasfilm needs to focus on getting the script and direction right if they want Rey’s return to feel meaningful.
Plus, with so many Star Wars projects in the pipeline, maybe they should prioritize the stories fans are most excited for. What do you think? Could a long delay actually help improve the film’s quality?”
As a long-time Star Wars fan, I’m both disappointed and intrigued by this news. While it’s disheartening to hear that the new Jedi Order movie is on hold, it also opens up the possibility for Lucasfilm to refine the storyline and character arcs. Rey’s return is something many of us are eagerly anticipating, and I hope this delay means they’ll take the time to do her character justice. Here’s to hoping for a well-crafted continuation of the saga!