Phil Roberts 
Stay up to date with the latest Star Wars news. Dive into the unexpected change in the release schedule and its impact on the franchise.
Disney has made a significant change to its release calendar, removing a Star Wars film that was set to debut on December 18, 2026. The studio has not provided details regarding which specific film has been taken off the schedule. However, speculation suggests that it may be related to the upcoming New Jedi Order film featuring Daisy Ridley. The news shouldn’t come as any real surprise after Steven Knight stepped down from his responsibilities as the film’s writer. Therefore, Lucasfilm may be forced to pivot in another direction.
Variety reports that “Ice Age 6” will move into the vacant Star Wars spot.
Thankfully, 2026 will still see the release of Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian & Grogu, which will be released on 22nd May 2026. But this is Star Wars, and the Force moves in mysterious ways. So, at this point, anything is subject to change. But you can bet your bottom dollar that the Future of the Force will be all over the latest news as it drops. So be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and never miss a story.
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Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
