Daisy Ridley hinted at the release of Star Wars about Kylo Ren

Jan 02, 2026

Daisy Ridley played Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, and she's set to reprise the role in the upcoming film about the new Jedi order. We have still not heard anything about the project, but this does not stop the actress from talking about the franchise.

Ridley gave several interviews on the occasion of the release of a new project with her participation. In a conversation with Parade magazine, Ridley named her favorite film from the original trilogy. This is the“New Hope”with which the universe began:

Because these are the origins of everything. It's a wonderful setup...to the creation of all these wonderful characters and universe.

In an interview with THR the actress revealed that she knew about the canceled film about Kylo Ren. She hinted that a solo album might see the light of day:

Yes, I hear different things. I keep my ears open.

Will Rey return?

Fans may be wondering whether Star Wars: The New Jedi Orderwill come to fruition. There are various rumors about the project, but the actress, in a conversation with Parade, confirmed that the project has not been cancelled.

The events of the film should unfold a little afterThe Rise of Skywalker. Sunrise. Lucasfilm has not yet announced the film's release date, but the time jump allows it to take its time with the release. “It’ll come out when it’s ready, and it’ll be worth the wait,” Ridley concluded.

Meanwhile, other films in the universe are in development. Ridley noted that she is “looking forward to”Star Wars: Starfighter, which is directed by Shawn Levy. Filming of the blockbuster has already been completed, and the premiere will take place on May 27, 2027.