What’s Going on With ‘New Jedi Order’? Rey’s Standalone Movie Reportedly Faces Scripting & Filming Difficulties

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Initially announced in April 2023, the ‘New Jedi Order’ marked the return of Star Wars to theaters since 2019’s ‘The Rise of Skywalker.’ An untitled Star Wars movie was slated for May 22, 2026, a date Lucasfilm had not publicly confirmed until earlier this year when ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu,’ a sequel to the hit Disney+ series, was announced with filming set to begin soon.

The latest update regarding the movie was given by Steven Knight who confirmed that he is working on the script, and the reports claim that ‘New Jedi Order’ for now doesn’t seem to be locked down in a trilogy, instead of planned as a standalone movie.

Despite numerous rumors that the shooting is expected to start soon, Bespin Bulletin reports that this might not be the case after all, and the movie is not even expected to start shooting this year. The reports claim that this is due to multiple factors, the WGA strike being the first and foremost, and script issues. The latter of which seems surprising.

There’s speculation that Lucasfilm might seek a new writer for the project, but this doesn’t necessarily mean Steven Knight is leaving. It’s possible they’re looking for additional help to assist Knight with the script or to polish it. Knight is expected to remain involved with the project moving forward.

Directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, the film follows Rey’s journey to rebuild the Jedi Order. Originally, Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson were set to write, but Steven Knight took over. The story is set 15 years after ‘Rise of Skywalker,’ exploring the post-war, post-First Order galaxy with the Jedi in disarray. Kathleen Kennedy shared that Rey is working to fulfill her promise to Luke and rebuild the Jedi Order based on ancient texts.

Recently, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy said that she is already facing criticism for the movie but she plans on ignoring the negative feedback until she is done.

What’s your take on all of this? Let us know in the comments below!

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Valentina Kraljik is a writer and editor at Comic Basics with a passion for all things related to comics and their respective cinematic universes. Armed with a degree in Information Sciences, she brings a unique and informed perspective to her work. Valentina is renowned for her writing on a wide range of comic book heroes and their respective universes. She has a talent for uncovering obscure information related to even the most elusive superheroes. Her love for the genre was first sparked by "X-Men" and "Blade," the latter of which remains her all-time favorite superhero. While her expertise primarily lies within the realm of Marvel, she occasionally ventures into DC territory as well. Valentina's commitment to objectivity and insightful analysis shines through in her writing. She strives to bring fresh perspectives to even the most familiar subjects, and her blend of academic rigor and creative flair sets her apart in the world of media writing.

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