The Star Wars galaxy is about to travel back in time to the depths of the past. Director James Mangold dares to take a bold step with his new film “Dawn of the Jedi”, which takes place 25,000 years before the known events. This era, which sheds light on the origins of the Jedi and their order, offers a level of creative freedom that has never been seen before. Mangold, known for works such as “Logan” and “Indiana Jones 5,” explains that this cinematic “playground” has inspired him since his youth. In doing so, he wants to consciously break away from the limitations of established Star Wars lore. “It’s impossible to please everyone by strictly adhering to the guidelines,” Mangold emphasizes. This freedom allows him to develop a completely original script with Beau Willimon, creator of “House of Cards” and co-creator of “Andor”. The challenge: to create a new story that fascinates Star Wars fans worldwide without losing the familiar magic. James Mangold explains why his “STAR WARS” film is set 25,000 years before the other films: “It’s a territory and playground that I’ve always wanted to explore and that inspired me as a teenager. I have no interest in exploring so many… pic.twitter.com/31x7yHnPbn — Cinematic News (@CinematicxNews) January 7, 2025
Dawn of the Jedi opens a window to an era that has received little attention in the canon so far. The story aims to depict the first steps of the Jedi in a harsh, uncharted galaxy before the Force became a universal concept. These origins hold potential for exploring deeper themes such as the conflict between chaos and order or the origin of the Jedi philosophy.
It is still unclear when the film will be released. At the end of 2024, Mangold stated that the script had not yet been completed. At the same time, he emphasizes that the creative process has priority. For fans, anticipation remains: “Dawn of the Jedi” promises to set new standards not only visually but also in terms of content. Perhaps this movie marks the beginning of an exciting new Star Wars era, one that breaks with tradition and shines with fresh ideas.
Space for new stories and exciting perspectives
New Star Wars movie “Dawn of the Jedi” will go back 25,000 years
