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  • Daisy Ridley is returning as Rey in the upcoming "Star Wars: New Jedi Order" era, set 15 years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker.
  • "New Jedi Order" will see Rey reforming the Jedi Order, with the galaxy in chaos and uncertainty about its necessity.
  • Work is expected to begin soon on the movie, meaning it can't be long before further details are revealed.

Daisy Ridley is returning as Rey in an upcoming Star Wars movie, believed to be titled "Star Wars: New Jedi Order." At Star Wars Celebration 2023, Lucasfilm officially announced three upcoming Star Wars movies - including the return of Daisy Ridley at the forefront of what was billed as the "New Jedi Order." Ridley's character Rey was the main protagonist of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, which ended with her claiming the Skywalker surname.

The other two movies announced at Star Wars Celebration are focused on the past of the Star Wars galaxy. Rey's story, however, is concerned with the future and will take the Star Wars franchise in a whole new direction. Little has been confirmed about this project to date, with work on The Mandalorian & Grogu likely beginning first. That said, Ridley's return to Star Wars is expected to release soon after, and here is everything Lucasfilm has confirmed to date.

Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn from Star Wars The Phantom Menace, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker from Star Wars A New Hope, Daisy Ridley as Rey from Star Wars The Force Awakens
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When New Jedi Order Is Set In The Star Wars Timeline

Star Wars' Rey with the Jedi Council.

Star Wars: New Jedi Order is confirmed to take place later in the Star Wars timeline than any other announced project. It is set 15 years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which places the film's events in 50 ABY (After the Battle of Yavin) in the Star Wars timeline. The placement of Star Wars: New Jedi Order is significant for Rey's return, as the sequel trilogy movie events took place across only one year. This will allow Daisy Ridley to play a 34/35-year-old Rey, which is much closer to the star's actual age.

What New Jedi Order's Star Wars Story Could Be

Star Wars Movie Future Rey Mandalorian Grogu

Although "New Jedi Order" is not confirmed as the title of Daisy Ridley's Star Wars movie, it is the name of this part of the timeline - which means Rey will be reforming the Jedi Order. According to Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy, this will see the Jedi in chaos as the galaxy tries to decide whether it needs the Order in the wake of decades of chaos and conflict. Daisy Ridley herself has yet to see a script, though she indicated she would be reading one soon, but she signed up after being presented with a plot with the actress stating:

"I'm very excited. The story is really cool. I'm waiting to read a script because, obviously, I don't have any other updates. It's not what I expected, but I'm very excited. "

Rey and Karr Nuq Sin
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Which Star Wars Cast & Crew Could Return For New Jedi Order

Rey, Finn, and Poe in The Rise of Skywalker.

Daisy Ridley is the only confirmed cast member of Rey's next Star Wars movie. John Boyega and Oscar Isaac have both been more open to returning as Finn and Poe Dameron as more time has passed since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, meaning they could be back in some capacity. Based on where Rey's story was left with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's ending, more of BB-8, Chewbacca, and the Millennium Falcon can be expected.

One of the more commonly recurring rumors about Rey's Jedi Order movie is that Adam Driver will reprise his role as Ben Solo, likely as a Force ghost given his death at the end of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. However, Driver confirmed in December 2023 that he would not be part of the film on the Smartless podcast (via adamdriverarchv on Twitter/X). Driver stated: "They're doing stuff, but not with me. I'm not doing any more." This could be a misdirect from the actor, though it seems unlikely Ben Solo will be part of the cast of Rey's New Jedi Order film.

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Is Director Of Rey's Next Star Wars Movie

Rey Skywalker with her lightsaber in front of a faded image of Yoda and Qui-Gon.?

Lucasfilm has confirmed that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy will be the director of Rey's upcoming Star Wars movie. Obaid-Chinoy began her filmmaking career creating documentaries such as Saving Face, and she has been a notable activist throughout her career. Most recently, Obaid-Chinoy has directed animated shorts such as Sitara: Let Girls Dream as well as two episodes of the Marvel television show Ms. Marvel. She has also won two Academy Awards for Best Documentary for her films Saving Face and A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness.

Despite her experience and unique perspective, Obaid-Chinoy's involvement in the upcoming Star Wars movie has also unfortunately brought along controversy. Much of the controversy comes from the inaccurate idea that Obaid-Chinoy's goal with her Star Wars movie was to "make men uncomfortable." While she did say that, her quote was a joke from years ago, long before her involvement with Star Wars, so the controversy is unfounded.