At a Glance
The Rey Skywalker Film was announced in April 2023 at Star Wars Celebration London. The film is set to star Daisy Ridley and be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, but additional details have been sparse over the subsequent two years.
Key Facts
Release Date: TBD
Director: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Writer(s): Damon Lindelof & Justin Britt-Gibson (former), Steven Knight (former)
Starring: Daisy Ridley
Where to Watch: In Theaters
When: After The Rise of Skywalker
Recent Coverage
What Will The Rey Skywalker Film be About?
The official plot for the untitled Rey film has not been released by Lucasfilm, but it has been confirmed that this film will chronicle Rey Skywalker’s journey to rebuilding the Jedi Order after the events of Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.
When is The Rey Skywalker Film Coming Out?
There is no current release date for the film. Originally, the movie was set to release in 2026, but it was pulled from that release calendar in late 2024.
Is The Rey Skywalker Film Going to be Episode X?
It is currently unknown if the Rey Skywalker Film will officially be titled Episode X. The marketing for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker strongly suggested that Episode IX would be the final chapter of the “Skywalker Saga.” However, it wouldn’t be difficult to revisit those statements and pave the way for a new trilogy.
Will the Rey Skywalker Film be a Trilogy?
There is no confirmation that the Rey movie will be a trilogy since so little is known about the film. The movie was originally presented as a solo film at Star Wars Celebration 2023, but rumors have circulated about the possibility that this may be the start of a new trilogy of Star Wars movies.
About The Rey Skywalker Film
Damon Lindelof & Justin Britt-Gibson (former), Steven Knight (former)
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Action-adventure
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After The Rise of Skywalker
Cast
When Does The Rey Skywalker Film Take Place in the Star Wars Timeline?
The exact timeline placement of the film has not been revealed, but the story will take place after the events of Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker as part of the New Jedi Order era.
What We Know So Far
The film will follow Rey Skywalker in her attempt to rebuild the Jedi Order
Fans have speculated that John Boyega will return as Finn for the film, but that has yet to be confirmed by Boyega’s team or Lucasfilm.
The film was originally set to release in 2026 but was pulled from the release calendar in November 2024.
Three writers have worked on the film at different points including Damon Lindelof, Justin Britt-Gibson, & Steven Knight. There is no current writer attached to the project.
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 TV Shows & Films
The beginning of Rey’s journey, The Force Awakens introduces the character as a scavenger yearning to make her way in the galaxy.
Rey’s tale continues under the mentorship of Jedi Master Luke Skywalker as she trains in the ways of the Jedi and begins to understand her unique relationship to Ben Solo.
The conclusion of the Sequel Trilogy finds Rey training under Leia Organa before discovering a secret that threatens to destroy everything she’s known along with all of the friends she’s made along the way.
