“Dawn of the Jedi” or Delay of the Jedi? James Mangold’s Star Wars Epic Faces New Uncertainty

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Director James Mangold, known for movies like Logan and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, is preparing to take charge of a new Star Wars film titled Dawn of the Jedi. This movie intends to investigate the roots of the Jedi Order, delving into the early days of the Force around 25,000 years before the storyline in A New Hope. Mangold has likened the project to an epic biblical production in the style of Cecil B. DeMille, finding inspiration from films like The Ten Commandments.

It’s worth noting that Mangold’s work on another notable project, “High Side,” has sparked worries about possible delays for the “Star Wars” movie. News articles from January 2025 indicate that the script for “Dawn of the Jedi,” a collaboration between Mangold and Beau Willimon, the writer for “Andor,” is anticipated to be finalized by summer, followed by casting. Although there were rumors of production starting in December, no formal confirmation about this schedule was ever made.

With Mangold’s dedication to his latest motocross heist project, featuring Timothée Chalamet from the film “A Complete Unknown,” there’s a possibility that the Star Wars series, specifically Dawn of the Jedi, might be delayed due to this new venture. This shift is noteworthy considering the current direction of Star Wars cinema. Since the release of “The Rise of Skywalker” in 2019, the franchise has predominantly concentrated on television shows like “The Mandalorian” and “Andor.” However, three upcoming films – “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” “Star Wars: Starfighter,” and Daisy Ridley’s unnamed Rey movie – are still scheduled at Lucasfilm.

As a die-hard cinema enthusiast, I can’t contain my excitement for Mangold’s upcoming cinematic venture! This film promises an extraordinary journey into unexplored realms of the Star Wars universe, setting sail thousands of years before the Skywalker saga, about 10,000 years after the Tho Yor’s arrival. The tantalizing prospect of fresh characters and innovative concepts unfettered by established lore makes this project a thrilling exploration of a galaxy far, far away that I simply can’t wait to immerse myself in!

Although the idea for James Mangold’s ‘Dawn of the Jedi’ film, a biblical-style portrayal of the earliest Jedi, has generated excitement among fans, they are eagerly awaiting a definite release date due to Mangold’s other obligations. A Reddit user shared their anticipation, stating, “Out of all the upcoming Star Wars projects, I am most intrigued by James Mangold’s ‘Dawn of the Jedi,’ which is being written by Beau Willimon, who contributed six episodes to Andor!

Despite appearing to be an exciting expansion of the Star Wars universe with “Dawn of the Jedi”, there’s some doubt surrounding its release due to Mangold’s other obligations. It was announced at Star Wars Celebration in London more than two years ago, but unfortunately, we’ll have to wait and see when it eventually comes out.

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2025-08-07 16:30