Star Wars’ New Jedi Order Officially Ignores Disney’s Canon

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The latest story in the Star Wars New Jedi Order series doesn’t follow the established rules of Disney’s Star Wars universe. The destruction of the Jedi after Revenge of the Sith is a hugely important moment in the galaxy far, far away—perhaps even more so than the fall of the Republic. It dramatically changed the power dynamic, allowing the Sith to rise to dominance for the first time in thousands of years.

I truly believe we need something like the Jedi back in the galaxy, even if the original Order wasn’t perfect. They made mistakes, serious ones, but if a new generation of leaders can learn from those failures and fix what was broken, a rebuilt Jedi Order could do so much good. It’s sad that Luke Skywalker’s attempt didn’t work out, but I’m hopeful that Rey, his last apprentice, can finally succeed. I’m really excited about the new movie, Star Wars: New Jedi Order, and I think she has the potential to build something even better than before.

The idea of rebuilding the Jedi Order is incredibly exciting. It offers a chance for a completely new beginning, not just for the Jedi themselves, but for the entire Star Wars universe, opening the door to a new generation of stories. We can imagine all sorts of questions: What will the new Jedi be like? How will their beliefs differ from those of the original Jedi? And after so much war and suffering, will the galaxy welcome them back, or turn against them?

We won’t get answers to these questions within the official Star Wars story until Lucasfilm begins production on the planned New Jedi Order film starring Daisy Ridley and directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Fortunately, Disney has created another interesting story in the meantime.

Star Wars: Visions is an animated series from Lucasfilm that explores new and imaginative stories within the Star Wars universe. It’s not considered official canon, allowing for creative freedom. Over three seasons, the show has featured contributions from several famous animation studios, each offering a unique take on classic Star Wars elements like the Force, Jedi, Sith, lightsabers, and the conflict between the Empire and the Rebellion.

Most Visions stories are short, self-contained tales, but a few, like Production I.G’s “The Ninth Jedi,” have received follow-ups. This particular story focuses on the rebuilding of the Jedi Order after a huge battle with the Sith. Because Visions isn’t considered official Star Wars canon, it’s free to explore new ideas. This means the new Jedi Order can be anything the creators imagine, which is a really exciting possibility.

The Ninth Jedi Fills The Gap Left By New Jedi Order’s Stalled Development

Currently, the story of “The Ninth Jedi” unfolds across two episodes, with a third full season planned for release later this year as Star Wars: Visions Presents: The Ninth Jedi. The series centers on Lah Kara, a Jedi apprentice, who teams up with other scattered Jedi after her father—a skilled lightsaber maker—is kidnapped by the Sith’s Jedi Hunters. Like Rey, Kara is powerfully connected to the Force, and her temporary Master, Margrave Juro, believes she has the potential to become the most powerful Jedi remaining, as seen in the Visions season 3 episode, “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope.”

Kara shares similarities with Rey, representing the potential future of the Jedi and their place in the galaxy. The new series will follow the group as they seek the Jedi meant to wield the lightsabers created by Kara’s father, allowing for a deeper look into what it means to be a Jedi when they are nearly gone. It will explore their unique connection to the Force, how it differs from the dark side, and how they can use it to bring lasting peace and finally defeat their biggest enemy.

Essentially, this feels a lot like the path Rey’s story would have taken if the New Jedi Order project had continued.

With the upcoming release of the Ninth Jedi anime series, Disney and Lucasfilm are clearly seeing the storytelling possibilities in rebuilding the Jedi Order. It’s disappointing, though, that New Jedi Order hasn’t progressed since it was first announced with a lot of excitement at Star Wars Celebration 2023. Even though Star Wars: Visions isn’t considered official canon – which makes sense, as it would unnecessarily complicate the Star Wars timeline – it’s good to see the Jedi being reintroduced into the galaxy in some form.

Star Wars: Visions Presents: The Ninth Jedi will premiere in 2026, only on Disney+.

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2026-05-30 20:50