Star Wars Is Officially Heading Back to the Sequel Era – And It's More Than Just a Game!

Well, folks, it’s official! After what felt like a bit of a whisper and a prayer from certain corners of the fandom, Star Wars is indeed making a decisive return to the Sequel Trilogy era. You know, the one featuring Rey, Finn, and Poe? It’s not just a rumor or a hopeful speculation anymore; new content, both on the tabletop and the big screen, is confirmed to delve back into the stories and characters we saw between The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker, and even beyond.

A huge part of this exciting resurgence comes from the world of tabletop gaming. Specifically, Atomic Mass Games dropped some absolutely fantastic news at Adepticon 2026 for their skirmish miniatures game, Star Wars: Shatterpoint. They've confirmed a whole new wave of figures, bringing beloved — and some less beloved, let's be honest — Sequel Trilogy characters to life on your gaming table. Imagine, new scenarios, new strategies, all with the familiar faces we've grown to know.

We’re talking about some serious character power here. The "Alone With Friends Pack" is set to include the core trio: Rey herself, a slightly older Han Solo (oh, the feels!), Chewbacca, Finn, and the ever-adorable BB-8. Then, for those who loved the ace pilot, Poe Dameron gets his spotlight in the "We Are The Spark Squad Pack." And, of course, you can't have heroes without formidable foes, can you? The First Order is making a comeback too, with their members in the "I Will Finish What You Started Pack" and classic Stormtroopers leading the charge in the "On My Command Squad Pack." It's a proper reunion, and honestly, seeing these characters get their due in new game mechanics is a thrill for any fan.

But this isn't just about rolling dice and moving plastic. The bigger, perhaps more anticipated, news is that Lucasfilm is taking us back to the Sequel era on the cinematic front as well. A new Disney movie is actively in development, focusing squarely on Rey. What's it about, you ask? Well, it’s set a good fifteen years after The Rise of Skywalker, and our heroine will be embarking on the monumental task of rebuilding the Jedi Order. Fifteen years! That’s a significant leap, offering so much potential for new stories, new challenges, and a chance to truly expand on what the galaxy looks like post-Palpatine's final defeat. It’s a bold move, and one I'm personally quite eager to see unfold.

There's also been a mention, albeit a rather nebulous one at this stage, of a "Ryan Gosling-fronted Starfighter" movie. While details are still incredibly scarce – seriously, just a whisper at this point – it suggests that the creative minds at Lucasfilm are exploring various facets of this post-Episode IX galaxy. Whether that ties directly into Rey's story or spins off into its own exciting adventure, we'll just have to wait and see. The possibilities, as always with Star Wars, feel limitless.

It's a curious moment for the Star Wars saga. George Lucas kicked it all off way back in 1977, and now, almost fifty years later, the narrative threads continue to weave in unexpected ways. While the Sequel Trilogy certainly had its detractors, its characters and foundational events are clearly seen as fertile ground for future storytelling. The release of these Shatterpoint figures in 2027 and the promise of a new Rey movie signify a firm commitment to exploring this specific era further. It means more adventures, more lore, and more chances to dive into a galaxy far, far away that's still evolving. So, buckle up, Star Wars fans; it looks like our journey into the future is actually a journey back to the future, with a whole lot of new ground to cover.