After the Star Wars universe has taken place primarily on the Disney+ streaming platform in recent years, there are currently several projects in development intended for the screen are. 2026 is supposed to be the big comeback year for the star saga in the cinema. Two start dates have been set.
First we have The Mandalorian & Grogu, which continues the story of The Mandalorian and officially announced for May 2026 became. In addition, another Star Wars film is scheduled to hit theaters in December 2026. The only project that qualifies is the Rey film starring Daisy Ridley.
We have good and bad news for you – the bad first.
The bad Star Wars news: Steven Knight is no longer on board as a screenwriter on the Rey film
As the always well-informed industry newsletter Puck learned from its sources, the Rey film suffered a major setback: screenwriter Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders). no longer involved in the project. Instead, Lucasfilm finds itself searching for a replacement…for the replacement.
Knight actually is the third authorwho delivered a script for the film announced with the words “New Jedi Order” at the Star Wars Celebration 2023. Previously, Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) and Justin Britt-Gibson (The Strain) were attached to direct the highly anticipated Episode 9 sequel.
How far this circumstance will set production back is unclear. It would be conceivable that Knight’s script just needs to be revised again before filming can begin. But perhaps there will also be one completely new story approach wanted. According to Puck, the Rey film is unlikely to be finished in time for December 2026 in either case.
The good news Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu by Jon Favreau is completely on track
The fate of the new Jedi Order is uncertain. Puck brings good news for all fans of The Mandalorian: The filming of the movie by Jon Favreau (Buddy – The Christmas Elf) has already been completed. This is where production lies exactly on scheduleso that the cinema release in May 2026 is feasible.
But wait, wasn’t there yet? two more Star Wars filmsannounced at Star Wars Celebration 2023? Exactly! James Mangold has been hired to work on a Dawn of the Jedi film that explores the origins of the Force and the Jedi. Dave Filoni is also set to direct a major Mandoverse film.
Unfortunately, the latest Puck issue does not reveal what the current status of the two projects is. We can look forward to the start of the next Star Wars live series on Disney+ in a few weeks. The space adventure Skeleton Crew takes you away from… December 4, 2024 to the galaxy far, far away.