Daisy Ridley Offers New Update On Rey Skywalker Movie Following Development Concerns

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After a lot of discussion about the direction of the film, Daisy Ridley has shared a recent update on the upcoming Rey Skywalker movie. The project, first announced at Star Wars Celebration in 2023, quickly became a major source of excitement for fans eager to see Ridley return to the Star Wars universe. However, information about the movie has been scarce in the years since its initial announcement.

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is still expected to direct, with Ridley attached to star, but fans are growing concerned about the future of the Star Wars film. Two writers have already left the project, and Ridley is taking on other acting roles, leading to worries about the movie’s development.

In a recent interview with IGN, Ridley stated that the upcoming Rey Skywalker film will be “worth the wait.”

The star of the sequel trilogy explained that making a movie is a huge undertaking, and the upcoming Rey-focused film has a talented team of writers and artists working on it.

I’ve revisited scripts from years ago that now seem like they might actually become movies. Over time, I’ve realized just how difficult it is to get a film made – there are so many challenges. But this project feels different. Knowing the talented people involved, I believe the wait will be worthwhile.

As a big fan, I’m so relieved to hear that the Rey movie is still happening at Lucasfilm! Even though we haven’t had many updates lately, it sounds like Ridley is still incredibly dedicated to making it a reality. There’s been some talk recently about changes to Rey’s role in the new Star Wars plans, and some people started to question if a solo movie was even necessary. But thankfully, Ridley herself has confirmed it’s still a project she’s committed to, which is fantastic news!

After being absent from movie theaters for over five years, Star Wars is coming back in 2026 with a new film, The Mandalorian & Grogu, directed by Jon Favreau. Another Star Wars movie, Star Wars: Starfighter, is also planned for release in theaters soon after.

At Star Wars Celebration 2023, three new movies were announced: a film starring Daisy Ridley as Rey, James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi, and a crossover event based on the MandoVerse series. However, none of these projects have moved forward since the initial announcement.

What Do We Know About Daisy Ridley’s Rey Skywalker Movie?

The planned Rey Skywalker movie is now a bit of a Star Wars mystery. Announced over two and a half years ago, it’s joined a growing list of Star Wars projects that have been quietly cancelled or put on hold, disappearing from view like so many others.

While some planned movies have been cancelled without a word (like the Star Wars film Taika Waititi was working on), we’ve received small updates about the Rey movie over time.

Before Daisy Ridley shared the recent news, we heard the Rey movie was put on hold with no clear timeline for its return. This followed reports that the most recent screenwriter had left the project several months prior.

Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about what Rey might do in future installments of the sci-fi series that involves traveling to different planets.

There’s talk that Daisy Ridley’s character, Rey, will be central to future Star Wars stories after the sequel trilogy. Some speculate this could mean a cameo appearance in Shawn Levy’s upcoming 2027 Star Wars film, potentially connecting the different eras of the franchise.

Given how central Rey seems to be to the future of Star Wars, it’s unlikely her planned movie has been completely cancelled. It’s probably been paused while they find the right writers and director to develop a compelling story.

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2025-12-10 19:05