Rey Movie Update: Filming Rumored to Start in 2026

The upcoming Star Wars film centered on Rey Skywalker has received a promising new update. According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, the film is expected to begin production in 2026. While this timeline is still unofficial and has not been confirmed by Lucasfilm, it marks the most concrete progress reported since the project was first announced in 2022.

Directed by Ms. Marvel’s Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and starring Daisy Ridley reprising her role as Rey, the movie is set to take place after the events of The Rise of Skywalker. The story will reportedly follow Rey as she works to establish a new Jedi Order, although specific plot details remain under wraps. Despite its early buzz, the film has faced creative turbulence over the past few years, with screenwriters Damon Lindelof, Justin Britt-Gibson, and later Steven Knight departing the project at various stages of development.

The Rey movie is part of a broader Star Wars cinematic revival, with Lucasfilm lining up several high-profile projects. First up is The Mandalorian and Grogu, hitting theaters on May 22, 2026. Directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Dave Filoni, the film will continue the story of the beloved Disney+ series, with Pedro Pascal returning as Din Djarin and new cast members including Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White.

Following that, Star Wars: Starfighter is slated for release on May 28, 2027. Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, this film is also set in the post-Rise of Skywalker era, signaling a clear narrative direction for the franchise’s future.

While fans may have to wait a bit longer for Rey’s return, the potential 2026 production start is a strong sign that the project is moving forward and could play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of the galaxy far, far away.