"Star Wars Update: Rey Skywalker Movie Loses Writer, The Mandalorian & Grogu Filming Complete"

Recent Developments in the Star Wars Franchise

The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie Wraps Filming

- The upcoming film, titled **The Mandalorian & Grogu**, is set to release on **May 22, 2026**. - Production, which began in **August 2024**, has officially wrapped. - **Jon Favreau**, known for his work on the Disney+ series, is both writing and directing the film. - Key cast members include **Pedro Pascal** reprising his role as **Din Djarin**, with **Grogu** and **Zeb Orrelios** making appearances. Notably, **Sigourney Weaver** has been added to the cast in an undisclosed role.

Daisy Ridley's Rey Skywalker Movie Faces Setbacks

- The Rey Skywalker film, aimed to follow the events of **The Rise of Skywalker**, has run into issues as screenwriter **Steven Knight** has exited the project. - This marks the second screenwriter to leave, following the departures of **Damon Lindelof** and **Justin Britt-Gibson**. - Directed by **Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy**, the film is intended to explore **Rey’s** efforts to establish a new Jedi Academy. - The exit of Knight has delayed production timelines, causing filming to be postponed until **2025** at the earliest.

Summary of Upcoming Releases

- **The Mandalorian & Grogu** is positioned to revitalize the Star Wars cinematic landscape after the long wait since **2019**'s **The Rise of Skywalker**. - In contrast, the untitled **Rey Skywalker** film continues to grapple with development challenges, lacking a definitive release date.

Source: SuperHeroHype