"First Post-Rise of Skywalker Novel Explores New Star Wars Universe"

Star Wars fans eager to explore the universe beyond *The Rise of Skywalker* have something exciting to look forward to, albeit not from the anticipated Shawn Levy. While Levy's upcoming film *Star Wars: Starfighter* remains on the horizon, a new young adult novel titled *Star Wars: The Last Order* will soon delve into the aftermath of the 2019 film. Revealed via publisher Penguin Random House's website, this novel promises to take readers on an immersive journey with John Boyega's beloved hero Finn and Naomi Ackie's resistance ally Jannah, both introduced in *The Rise of Skywalker*. Authored by Kwame Mbalia, the official synopsis hints at a gripping narrative:

“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 novel marks the first Star Wars project to explore the universe post-*Rise of Skywalker*, setting the stage for further adventures. While Shawn Levy’s post-*Rise of Skywalker* film, *Star Wars: Starfighter*, is still eagerly awaited, Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy has shed light on its timeline. In a February interview with Deadline, Kennedy stated, “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.” Jonathan Tropper, the writer for the project, expressed his enthusiasm last month to Screen Rant, saying, "I hope it's on the way sooner than you think." The excitement around the film escalated when its release date was announced at Star Wars Celebration Japan, with Ryan Gosling confirmed to star.

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According to Penguin Random House, *Star Wars: The Last Order* is set to be released on October 21, 2025. Meanwhile, fans will have to wait a bit longer for Shawn Levy's *Star Wars: Starfighter*, which is slated for release on May 28, 2027.