Last time we heard about Rey’s Star Wars trilogy, Disney had officially removed it from their 2026 release schedule, leaving fans wondering about her place in the galaxy’s future.
Despite being canceled, rumors suggest that Rey’s story might see her taking on a role similar to Obi-Wan Kenobi—a mentor guiding a new generation of Jedi.
Here’s everything we know so far.
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Rey’s Journey So Far
By the end of The Rise of Skywalker, we saw Rey fully embrace the Skywalker name and what seemed like her destiny—to rebuild the Jedi Order.
Many of us expected her next steps to involve establishing a new Jedi Academy and training a Padawan. Early talk about New Jedi Order gave that impression too, with plenty of excitement around the idea of Finn—finally stepping into the role of a Jedi after his hinted Force sensitivity in the sequel trilogy.
Rey’s journey to rebuild the Jedi Order felt like a natural way to address what Luke Skywalker’s arc didn’t deliver for many fans.
Instead of the hopeful Grandmaster leading a thriving Jedi Order, Luke’s portrayal in the sequel trilogy showed him as a disillusioned hermit.
Rey taking on this responsibility could symbolize the rebirth of the Jedi legacy and the galaxy’s renewed hope—a story that seemed perfectly aligned with where her character was heading.
From Yoda to Obi-Wan: A Shift in Rey’s Role
However, the latest reports about this new trilogy suggest a significant shift in Rey’s trajectory.
Instead of taking on a role akin to Yoda, the wise leader of an Order, Rey is rumored to step into an Obi-Wan-like position.
Obi-Wan Kenobi’s role in the original trilogy was pivotal but limited. He mentored Luke Skywalker, guiding him on the path to becoming a Jedi.
If Rey’s role mirrors this, it may mean her presence in the trilogy focuses on aiding a new central character or group of characters, passing down the teachings she has learned rather than rebuilding the Jedi from the ground up.
What Could This Mean for the New Trilogy?
If Rey is taking on an Obi-Wan-style role, it raises several possibilities for the trilogy’s direction. Will it introduce a new protagonist who becomes the central figure in the Jedi’s future?
Could Rey’s mentorship reflect her growth and maturity as a character, showing how she has embraced her place in the galaxy?
It’s also worth noting that this change could be part of Lucasfilm’s broader strategy to explore different types of storytelling in the Star Wars universe.
Instead of repeating familiar arcs like rebuilding the Jedi Order, they might be aiming to tell a more intimate, character-driven story about mentorship and legacy.