Kylo Ren officially returns in new Star Wars release in August 2026

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2026 has been full of ups and downs for Star Wars fans, who were treated to the highest-rated project in franchise history with Maul — Shadow Lord . There was never a doubt for Disney and Lucasfilm that the show was going to be a smash hit, which was proven when it was renewed for Season 2 before a single episode hit the air. The first Star Wars movie since 2019, The Mandalorian and Grogu , unfortunately, didn’t find the same success as the first Disney+ show of the year. The film is expected to be the lowest-grossing Star Wars movie in franchise history by the end of its run, even lower than Solo: A Star Wars Story . However, the bad news for Star Wars fans dates back to 2025, when it was announced that Disney canceled The Hunt for Ben Solo movie starring Adam Driver and directed by Steven Soderbergh .