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Lucasfilm Sets 'Starfighter' for 2027 as New Jedi Order Era Forms

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Rey standalone remains on hold under shifting priorities toward other post-sequel films.

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RUMOR: Lucasfilm Planning A Mandoverse-Style Slate Of STAR WARS Movie Set Post-THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

Overview

  • The Mandalorian and Grogu has been officially scheduled for theatrical release on May 22, 2026, followed by Star Wars: Starfighter on May 28, 2027.
  • Lucasfilm is reportedly planning a post-Rise of Skywalker New Jedi Order era modelled on the Mando-verse with interconnected films leading to a major crossover.
  • Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Rey standalone, intended to follow a 15-year time jump, has been paused while higher-priority projects proceed.
  • Simon Kinberg’s original-sequel trilogy continues early development separately from the Rey storyline.
  • Industry insiders suggest the New Jedi Order slate could unite returning sequel trilogy characters, though those crossover plans remain unconfirmed.