There’s been a slight problem in a galaxy far, far away.
According toMatt Belloni of Puck, Steven Knight has exited the new Jedi Order film. Knight, who createdPeaky Blinders, was penning the screenplay. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is still attached as the director, withDaisy Ridleyreprising her role as Rey Skywalker.
Knight is not the first writer to leave the project. Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson were previously attached to the project before exiting. Obaid-Chinoy’s Star Wars film was officially announced at London’s Star Wars Celebration in April 2023. It will be set 15 years afterStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerand follow Rey’s attempts to build a new Jedi Order.
Daisy Ridley gives an encouraging STAR WARS update…hmm…
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— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz)August 22, 2025
In a recent interview on theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast, Ridley said she’s waiting for “imminent news” when asked if she had any Star Wars updates. When host Josh Horowitz said he’s patient and willing to wait for the right Star Wars movie, Ridley agreed and said, “We’re all good.”
Disney’s future theatrical release calendar has an untitled Star Wars film scheduled for June 29, 2025. WithThe Mandalorian & Grogubowing on August 05, 2025, Ridley’s Star Wars movie was the leading candidate for the December 2026 release date.
If Lucasfilm is searching for a new writer, the likelihood of the Rey-focused film moving off that date is high. Disney could pushThe Mandalorian & Groguto December or replace it with another title.Spider-Man 4was a likely candidate, but Marvel dated it for July 14, 2025. CouldBlade, a movie that was removed from 2025, find itself on the December release date? It’s possible. However, the best option remains Ridley’s Star Wars movie, so Lucasfilm must find a writer soon.
