Rey’s journey to lead a new Jedi Order is facing fresh challenges.
- Screenwriter Steven Knight has exited the Rey-led Star Wars film.
- The film, directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, aimed for a 2026 release.
- Lucasfilm faces another setback in its plan to bring Star Wars back to theaters.
Daisy Ridley’s return to the “Star Wars” universe as Rey has hit a new hurdle, as screenwriter Steven Knight has exited the project. The film, directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, was intended to feature Rey as she rebuilds the Jedi Order. However, Knight’s departure creates uncertainty about whether the film will meet Disney’s targeted release date in 2026.
This development is particularly significant for “Star Wars” fans and Disney, as the franchise has primarily focused on Disney+ series in recent years. The Rey-centered movie was positioned to mark a return to big-screen productions, an attempt to reignite the theatrical success that defined “Star Wars” for decades. The delays underscore Lucasfilm’s struggle to stabilize the franchise’s movie division amidst changing creative visions.
Knight’s exit follows a trend of turnover for writers associated with “Star Wars” projects. Before Knight, writers Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson were also brought on and later exited. A Lucasfilm representative has not commented on Knight’s departure, but sources close to the project suggest that the team is actively searching for a new writer to keep the project on track.
With no official replacement yet named, the future of the Rey-led film remains in flux. Fans and industry observers are waiting to see if Lucasfilm can stabilize its cinematic vision for “Star Wars,” aiming to give the franchise’s theatrical return the impact it deserves.
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