Is a Rey Return Bigger Than We Think? Revealing Lucasfilm’s Plans for the Future
When it comes to news about a possible Rey-centric “Star Wars” film, we have to take Jeff Sneider’s recent report with a grain of salt. After all, many “Star Wars” projects have been shelved since the end of the sequel trilogy. However, the report suggests that Lucasfilm is eager to get production on the Rey film going, with plans for a release around Christmas 2026, following Jon Favreau’s “The Mandalorian & Grogu.”
Continuing Rey’s Story
Given that “The Rise of Skywalker” received mixed reviews and left the Skywalker saga on a rather unsatisfactory note, Lucasfilm’s intention to continue Rey’s story is intriguing, to say the least. It’s a bold move that involves doubling down on creative decisions that have faced heavy criticism. However, the creation of a new Jedi Order has the potential to open up several brand-new stories, thus further expanding the world established by J.J. Abrams and his colleagues with the sequel trilogy.
Rey as a Leader
Should Shawn Levy’s upcoming “Star Wars” film really feature Rey, this could set her up as a leader for the next generation of “Star Wars” heroes. The prospect of Rey taking on this pivotal role is both exciting and potentially game-changing for the future of the franchise. It’s something that could draw in new audiences and reignite the passion of long-time fans alike, and it’ll be fascinating to see how Lucasfilm develops Rey’s character in future projects.