Disney Announces Two New Star Wars Movies for 2026 Despite Fan Concerns

Disney plans to release two new Star Wars films in 2026, three years after The Rise of Skywalker.
The first film will feature Daisy Ridley's Rey 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker and will be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
The second film will explore the origins of the Jedi Order and will be directed by James Mangold.
Fans worry releasing the films too close together could negatively impact both and repeat the poor reception of Solo after The Last Jedi.
The exact release dates for the films are still to be determined based on ongoing development.