"New Star Wars Novel Explores Post-Skywalker Universe"

Star Wars enthusiasts are eager to delve deeper into the galaxy far, far away, and they won't have to wait for Shawn Levy's much-anticipated film, *Star Wars: Starfighter*, to do so. Before Levy's project hits the screen, fans can immerse themselves in the aftermath of *The Rise of Skywalker* with the new young adult novel, *Star Wars: The Last Order*. This novel, announced through Penguin Random House, promises to offer a fresh perspective on the Star Wars universe by focusing on characters Finn and Jannah, played by John Boyega and Naomi Ackie in the 2019 film.

Penned by Kwame Mbalia, *Star Wars: The Last Order* follows the events directly after *The Rise of Skywalker*. The official synopsis teases an engaging plot where the Resistance rescues a ship filled with kidnapped young passengers. Finn and Jannah embark on a mission to capture the responsible First Order officer, all while grappling with their own histories as former stormtroopers. This narrative promises to blend thrilling action with deep character exploration, offering fans a compelling new story set in the beloved universe.

This novel marks the first official Star Wars project to explore the post-*Rise of Skywalker* era, setting the stage for future endeavors. While Shawn Levy’s *Star Wars: Starfighter* is still on the horizon, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has confirmed that it will be a standalone story set five to six years after the events of the ninth film. Jonathan Tropper, the writer attached to the project, expressed optimism about its progress, hinting at a sooner-than-expected release. The excitement around *Star Wars: Starfighter* grew when it was announced at Star Wars Celebration Japan that the film will star Ryan Gosling and is slated for release on May 28, 2027.

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According to Penguin Random House, *Star Wars: The Last Order* is set to be released on October 21, 2025. As for Shawn Levy's *Star Wars: Starfighter*, fans will need to mark their calendars for May 28, 2027, to see the next cinematic adventure in the Star Wars saga.