Star Wars fans eager to explore the universe beyond *The Rise of Skywalker* have something exciting to look forward to, and it's not from Shawn Levy's eagerly awaited *Star Wars: Starfighter*. Instead, a new young adult novel titled *Star Wars: The Last Order* is set to bridge that gap. Revealed by publisher Penguin Random House, this novel promises to delve deeper into the lives of John Boyega's beloved hero Finn and Naomi Ackie's resistance ally Jannah, characters introduced in the 2019 film.

The official synopsis from Penguin Random House, penned by author Kwame Mbalia, teases an intriguing plot: “Following the end of *Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker*, the Resistance rescues a ship full of young passengers who had been kidnapped by the First Order. As Finn and Jannah set out to find the First Order officer responsible before he can endanger any more children, the two former stormtroopers must wrestle with their own complicated pasts as soldiers of the oppressive regime.” This marks the first Star Wars project to explore the aftermath of *Rise of Skywalker*, offering fans a new perspective on the evolving galaxy.

While *Star Wars: The Last Order* will satisfy fans' hunger for post-*Rise of Skywalker* content, Shawn Levy's *Star Wars: Starfighter* remains a highly anticipated film. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy provided insight into the project's timeline in a February interview with Deadline, stating, “It’s all post-[the first] nine. Shawn’s is a standalone Star Wars story that'll take place post-nine, maybe five or six years out.” This statement was followed by writer Jonathan Tropper's enthusiasm, who told Screen Rant last month, "I hope it's on the way sooner than you think." The excitement ramped up further when the film's release date was announced at Star Wars Celebration Japan, with Ryan Gosling confirmed to star, set for May 28, 2027.

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According to Penguin Random House, *Star Wars: The Last Order* is slated for release on October 21, 2025. As for Shawn Levy's *Star Wars: Starfighter*, fans will have to wait a bit longer, with its premiere scheduled for May 28, 2027. The anticipation continues to build as the Star Wars saga expands into new, thrilling territories.