At a Glance
Dawn of the Jedi (unofficial title) was announced at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 as a project that will be written and directed by James Mangold.
Key Facts
Release Date: TBD
Director: James Mangold
Writer(s): James Mangold, Beau Willimon
Main Cast: TBD
Where to Watch: In Theaters
When: 25,000 years before The Skywalker Saga
Recent Coverage
What Will Dawn of the Jedi be About?
The specific plot details of Dawn of the Jedi are currently unknown, but James Mangold has described the film as a "biblical epic" in the Star Wars galaxy about the beginnings of the Jedi and their knowledge of the Force. The story is said to occur over 25,000 years before the Skywalker Saga begins.
Is Dawn of the Jedi the Official Title?
An official title hasn’t been announced yet, but the fan community has aptly dubbed the film Dawn of the Jedi, reflecting the era it’s reportedly set in.
When is Dawn of the Jedi Coming Out?
James Mangold's film currently does not have a release date. The project was initially announced at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 alongside The Rey Skywalker Film and an upcoming project from Dave Filoni that is said to conclude The Mandalorian connected universe.
Is Dawn of the Jedi Canon?
Yes. When it is released, Dawn of the Jedi will be Canon. There is some confusion though as the name does appear elsewhere in the Legends continuity with the novel, Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void, as well as the Dawn of the Jedi comic series.
There is no current confirmation that this film will be connected in any way to those Legends titles.
About Dawn of the Jedi
Action-adventure
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25,000 years before The Skywalker Saga
Cast
When Does Dawn of the Jedi Take Place in the Star Wars Timeline?
The exact timeline placement of the film has not been revealed, but the story will take place 25,000 years before The Skywalker Saga as part of the Dawn of the Jedi era.
What We Know So Far
The film will chronicle the early Jedi Order and their discovery of the Force
Previously, Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff & D.B. Weiss were attached to create a trilogy of movies set within this time period. They walked away from the project in 2019.
David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight) also wrote a script for a movie set in this time period, but that project was similarly shelved.
Mangold was originally set to direct a Boba Fett movie that was eventually turned into The Book of Boba Fett, and he was brought back for Dawn of the Jedi after his work on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Mangold will be co-writing the film with Beau Willimon who wrote the Narkina 5 arc of Andor including "No Way Out"
Promotional Images & Trailers
There are no promotional images or trailers currently available for this project. Continue to check this page for the latest updates.
Related Projects
This novel takes place at the oldest point in the Legends timeline. While there is no confirmation whether this story will affect the upcoming film, there is possible inspiration to be found within its pages.
This Dark Horse comic series covers a number of stories at the beginning of the Old Republic era in the Legends continuity. Similar to the novel above, there is no guarantee that any of the storylines will be adapted for the film, but fans looking for more ancient stories don't need to look any further.
While not set in the Star Wars universe, the final film in the Indiana Jones series was written and directed by James Mangold. For those who wish to see how he handles other Lucasfilm properties and even actors like Harrison Ford, this is a perfect next step.
