It’s been a while since Disney announced a new Star Wars movie centered on Rey, the lead character from the sequel trilogy.
Initially, it sounded promising, with Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight brought on to develop the story alongside Daisy Ridley’s return.
But since then, Knight has reportedly departed, and if you’ve been keeping up with Star Wars news, you might have noticed the silence around this project has been… a little loud.
So, let’s dive into what we know, the reasons for the rumors, and, finally, Daisy Ridley’s own recent comments.
Quiet Cancellations in Star Wars Projects
News recently dropped that The Acolyte series won’t be getting a second season, and now many of us are left wondering if other Star Wars projects could face a similar fate.
According to The Critical Drinker, Disney might be quietly shelving several of its upcoming Star Wars projects without much of an announcement, leaving us to question what’s really going on behind the scenes.
The silence around the Rey movie stands out.
No script leaks, no set locations, no casting news—just nothing. Normally, studios release small updates to keep us engaged, but the Rey project has been unusually quiet.
For a lot of us, this kind of silence feels like a red flag, as though the movie might not be progressing as planned.
Some fans believe the Rey movie could be pushed to 2026 or even later, which means we’d be in for a long wait to see where her story goes next.
And with Disney’s focus so heavy on Disney+ and streaming content, it’s very possible that theatrical releases for Star Wars could stay on the back burner for a while.
Then, on September 24, 2024, a well-known scooper reported that Taika Waititi’s Star Wars movie is on indefinite hold.
I can’t say I’m entirely surprised by this, though probably for different reasons than some other fans. The way Disney has been managing Star Wars lately makes it seem like this kind of uncertainty is becoming the norm.
Daisy Ridley’s Optimistic Comments Keep Hope Alive
But there’s one recent spark of hope that suggests the Rey movie might not be as doomed as some think.
Daisy Ridley herself recently teased that there’s more to come for her character.
In an interview with USA TODAY, when asked about Rey’s future, Ridley replied, “I think Rey’s future is exciting, it is coming.”
Her words hint that the project may still be in development, even if it’s taking longer than fans expected.
While Ridley didn’t confirm any specific details or timelines, her enthusiasm seems genuine, and it suggests that she’s still invested in the character.
If the Rey movie were truly canceled, it’s unlikely she’d make such a confident statement.
So, while we may not know the full status of the movie, Ridley’s comments offer a reassuring sign that the project could still be on the horizon.
