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Speaking with IGN, where she also touched on the saga of cancelled Star Wars spinoff The Hunt for Ben Solo, Ridley discussed where things stand with New Jedi Order. “Honestly, there are scripts that I read five years ago, and now I’ve gone, ‘Oh, maybe they will actually happen,’” she said. “I think over the years, I’ve learned how the reality of getting any film made is so massive. The hurdles are vast … But with [New Jedi Order] particularly, I know that incredible voices and creatives are part of it, and I know the wait will be worth it.”
New Jedi Order Is Important for Star Wars’ Movie Future
Not only has Rey been referred to as “the most valuable cinematic asset” in the Star Wars franchise, there are rumors suggesting New Jedi Order will be the first film in a whole line of movies that flesh out the New Jedi Order era, culminating with a massive crossover event that ties various storylines together. Of course, nothing on that front is officially confirmed, but it illustrates how critical New Jedi Order could be to Lucasfilm’s plans moving forward. Even if it’s just a standalone film, it’s still an important project for the studio, continuing Rey’s arc years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker brought the Skywalker Saga to an uneven close. New Jedi Order could be a way to atone for The Rise of Skywalker‘s shortcomings, carving out a satisfying new chapter for Rey.
With all that in mind, it’s vital for Lucasfilm to make sure all the pieces are perfectly in place before rolling cameras on New Jedi Order. While the extended wait for the film has been frustrating, it’s better if the filmmakers take their time instead of rushing something for the sake of meeting a release date. Though the Star Wars sequel trilogy was divisive from a storytelling perspective, each installment grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office, and Rey remains a popular character, so New Jedi Order has a lot of potential to be something special.
