Fans have been waiting for a clear sequel to The Rise of Skywalker. And finally, Lucasfilm has just announced the first official story taking place after the last adventure. And no, It is not a film, it’s a novel Who will continue the adventure! This story explores the consequences of the fall of the first order, and above all, the fate of two emblematic characters: Find a jannah.
After Exegol, the fight continues
The novel is titled Star Wars: The Last Order. The exit is planned for October 21, 2025. The story begins shortly after the events of The Rise of Skywalker. Resistance intercepts a vessel filled with kidnapped children. These young people were in fact removed by a first -rate officer. His goal is to rebuild an armyusing the same brain washing methods as in the past.
Finn and Jannah then take the lead in a primordial mission. Indeed, they must track down this officer before he can start a new cycle of terror and manipulation.
Finn and Jannah in front of their past
What is interesting in this novel is that it plunges into the pasts of the two old Stormtroopers. As a reminder, Both were victims of the first order And both freed themselves by the force of their will.
But this freedom has a price. They are often caught up in memories and doubts that resurface. Thus, in this quest to save other childrenFinn and Jannah confront what they have fled for years.
The first order is still there
Contrary to what many thought, the end of Palpatine did not mark the total collapse of the first order. Indeed, the armada of Star Destroyers was destroyed and the EXEGOL fell. But Some high officers have survived. And there are some who continue to act in the shadows.
This would explain why the resistance remains active, even after the final battle. MaybeNo stable government has yet emerged. Or, resistance acts as an autonomous force, out of necessity.
Is Finn a Jedi in the making?
In The Rise of Skywalkerseveral clues suggested that Finn had a certain connection to force. He felt the danger and instinctively communicated with Rey.
Thus, this new novel could finally confirm what fans have hoped for a long time: See Finn Handling the Force Consciously.
And why not Jannah? She too resisted the packaging. It too seems different. There are also theories that it could have a latent sensitivity to force.
This project was entrusted to Kwame Mbalia, a successful author classified at New York Times. Known for its deep stories and nuanced characters, Mbalia seems to be the Perfect choice to tell such a story. This novel is not just an isolated work. He probably prepares the field for future cinematographic projects.
