All 7 Upcoming Star Wars Movies & TV Shows That Could Bring Luke Skywalker Back (Again)

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All 7 Upcoming Star Wars Movies & TV Shows That Could Bring Luke Skywalker Back (Again)

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Summary Luke Skywalker could potentially appear in seven upcoming Star Wars shows and movies, continuing his enduring legacy within the franchise.

Luke has already appeared in The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, showing his continued relevance.

Luke's possible appearances in projects like Skeleton Crew, Ahsoka season 2, and The Mandalorian season 4 could further explore his character's influence in the Star Wars timeline.

Luke Skywalker has been one of the most enduring parts of the Star Wars franchise since it began, and he could continue to be a prominent character by appearing in any of seven upcoming shows and movies. There are a host of new Star Wars movies and upcoming Star Wars shows set to come out in the next few years, and they'll tackle a range of topics. Since there will be such a wide range of stories over such a huge chunk of time, some of them could even include Luke Skywalker, one of the most powerful Jedi ever.

Star Wars has already proven that it's far from done with Luke, as he has already appeared outside the movies in The Mandalorian season 2, The Book of Boba Fett, and as a child in Obi-Wan Kenobi. It also proved that the age of Mark Hamill, the actor who portrays Luke, isn't a problem, as both of those appearances featured Luke's face recreated with controversial deepfake technology, combined with Hamill's voice acting. That means Luke could appear again in any part of the Star Wars timeline that he was alive for, which opens several possibilities to see him again.

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7 Skeleton Crew

Skeleton Crew's Children Could Be Jedi Padawans In Luke's Order

Luke Skywalker could easily appear in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew both because of its place in the timeline, but also because of its story. While there aren't many confirmed details for Skeleton Crew, it is known that it takes place during the New Republic era, in the time between Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It's also known that Jude Law will play a Jedi on an adventure with four children. Other than that, there's very little known about Skeleton Crew, as even its release date is only confirmed as the year 2024, but there's ample room for Luke to appear.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Cast Jude Law , Kerry Condon , Ryan Kiera Armstrong , Tunde Adebimpe , Ravi Cabot-Conyers , Robert Timothy Smith Seasons 1 Streaming Service(s) Disney+ Showrunner Jon Watts , Christopher Ford

Luke was rebuilding the Jedi Order during the New Republic era, and he was training new younglings in the ways of the Force. Since the children of Skeleton Crew are traveling with a Jedi, it's entirely possible that they're Force-sensitive, and that the journey they're on is actually to Luke's temple on Ossus. While that would be a way to include him, there's also a good chance Luke won't appear in the show. Skeleton Crew seems to be a smaller, more self-contained Star Wars show than those of the past, and including a cameo from Luke would work against that.

6 Ahsoka Season 2

Ezra Bridger Could Find Luke & Ask Him To Save Ahsoka & Sabine

Like Skeleton Crew, Ahsoka also takes place during the New Republic era, putting it in the perfect window for Luke Skywalker to appear. Ahsoka season 2 was also recently confirmed, meaning her story will soon be continued, and it left off in a perfect place for Luke to get involved. At the end of Ahsoka season 1, both Ezra Bridger and Grand Admiral Thrawn returned to the main Star Wars galaxy, which set up a major conflict between the New Republic and the Imperial remnants. That could threaten the entire galaxy, so Luke could be called in to help.

Thrawn's return and grand plan to restart the Galactic Empire are major developments for the future of Star Wars, though, and they might be saved for a bigger project than Ahsoka season 2. Luckily, there are several other ways Luke could return without fighting Thrawn. Ezra would likely seek out the most prominent living Jedi in the galaxy, meaning he could meet Luke. Additionally, he could enlist Luke's help in rescuing Ahsoka and Sabine from Peridea, since they were trapped there in the previous season. Those methods could even act as a way to make Luke a prominent character in the Mandoverse.

5 The Mandalorian Season 4

Luke Already Entered The Show, & Could Return

Din Djarin and Grogu, the main characters of The Mandalorian, have a bright future ahead of them. They'll be the stars of a standalone movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu, and it's possible that their original show will continue for another season. The Mandalorian & Grogu season 4 is currently in an uncertain place, as it's not clear whether it will release before or after the movie, or if it will be made at all. There's quite a bit of Mandalorian content on the horizon, and season 4 might have been replaced by The Mandalorian & Grogu.

The Mandalorian Where to Watch *Availability in US stream

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buy Not available Not available Not available Cast Werner Herzog , Emily Swallow , Pedro Pascal , Nick Nolte , Omid Abtahi , Gina Carano , Carl Weathers , Giancarlo Esposito Release Date November 12, 2019 Seasons 3 Showrunner Jon Favreau

If The Mandalorian season 4 does happen, it could very well feature Luke Skywalker. Luke has already proven himself as an influential character in The Mandalorian's timeline, as he rescued the heroes at the end of season 2 and offered Grogu a chance to join his Jedi Order in The Book of Boba Fett. While Grogu chose to join Din and become a Mandalorian instead, Luke could still have some effect on their work for the New Republic. They'll likely face some serious threats, and Luke could lend a helping hand.

4 The Mandalorian & Grogu

The Mandalorian & Grogu Will Raise The Series' Stakes, Potentially High Enough To Require Luke

Whether The Mandalorian & Grogu season 4 happens or not, The Mandalorian & Grogu is already moving full-steam ahead. With a release date of May 22, 2026, Lucasfilm has put remarkable faith in the movie, and clearly is treating it as a major project. The Mandalorian & Grogu's story still isn't confirmed, but it's fair to assume it will feature even more danger and drama than the show provided, given its format. The stakes will likely be higher than they ever have before, and it could even show the climax of the threat set up by Ahsoka.

If there was a project big enough to depict Thrawn's attempt to restore the Empire, The Mandalorian & Grogu would be the one. The Mandalorian & Grogu will be Star Wars' first return to theatrically released movies since 2019, meaning there's a lot riding on it. That could mean The Mandalorian & Grogu will pull out all the stops, including a payoff for Thrawn's return and a cameo from Luke Skywalker. Even if the movie features a different main antagonist, they will still be a threat unlike any seen so far in a Mandoverse story, which could make them a big enough problem to require Luke's attention.

3 New Jedi Order

Luke Skywalker Could Appear As A Force Ghost

Luke Skywalker became one with the Force in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, but that doesn't preclude him from continuing to affect the future of the Star Wars timeline. Rey Skywalker, Luke's student, is set to rebuild the Jedi Order in Star Wars: New Jedi Order, and she'll likely need some help for such a monumental task. While she does have her own experience, the lessons she learned from Luke and Leia, and the ancient Jedi texts from Ahch-To, she's also the only Jedi left alive after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. That situation perfectly sets up Luke to return to the screen.

Luke became a Force ghost in The Rise of Skywalker, which would make it possible for him to be in New Jedi Order. There's a long tradition in Star Wars of Force ghosts staying around to help their students through difficult times, from Obi-Wan to Yoda, and Luke could join that trend. Luke could appear as a Force ghost to help Rey and give her advice and wisdom during whatever troubles New Jedi Order will throw her way. Even if he doesn't appear in the movie, Luke's legacy will more than likely live on in Rey's actions, and her Jedi Order.

New Jedi Order doesn't have a confirmed release date yet, but it will likely follow The Mandalorian & Grogu, which is set to release in 2026.

2 Dave Filoni's Untitled Mandalorian Movie

As The Culmination Of The New Republic Era, Filoni's Movie Could See Luke Return

The Mandalorian & Grogu isn't the only movie planned for the fan-favorite duo, there's also Dave Filoni's untitled Mandalorian movie. His film has been heralded as the culmination of the Mandoverse, which means that if The Mandalorian & Grogu doesn't bring out everything the franchise has in store, Filoni's movie will. It's not clear if this will be a true ending to Din and Grogu's story or just the end of an era, but either way, Filoni's Mandalorian movie will likely have major stakes for all the characters involved.

There's also a chance that The Mandalorian & Grogu doesn't feature Thrawn at all, and that his final plans will be saved for Filoni's Mandalorian movie. Filoni confirmed that Thrawn would be the main threat in his Mandalorian movie, meaning that if Thrawn does appear in The Mandalorian & Grogu, he wouldn't be defeated. If that's the case, it would likely be because he's an even bigger threat than the New Republic thought he would be. That would force them to call in their heaviest hitter, also known as Luke Skywalker. If he doesn't appear anywhere else before it, Luke is most likely to appear in Filoni's Mandalorian movie.

Dave Filoni's Mandalorian movie is still part of Lucasfilm's plans, even after the announcement of The Mandalorian & Grogu.

1 Lando

Lando Could Connect Solo & The Original Trilogy Together

The final upcoming Star Wars movie Luke could appear in is also one of the furthest-off, the Lando movie. There's currently very little known about Lando, other than a basic synopsis that it follows Donald Glover's Lando Calrissian from Solo: A Star Wars Story, years before Billy Dee Williams' appearance in The Empire Strikes Back. Much of the reason Lando is so mysterious is because it has had such a troubled development; it began as a show, then became a movie, and is now being written by Glover himself, but is again being stalled due to Glover's other projects and other factors.

Initially, it seems that Luke wouldn't have a feasible way of appearing in Lando, given its setting on the timeline. Lando will likely take place before the original trilogy, and by extension, before Lando met Luke. While that means Luke likely won't be a prominent character in the movie, it doesn't mean he can't appear at all. Glover is about the same age as Williams was in The Empire Strikes Back, and it's possible that Lando could end by showing Lando on Cloud City and meeting the heroes of the original trilogy, giving Luke a small role in the film.

Despite the lack of news, Lando was confirmed by Lucasfilm in 2020.

There are several ways Luke Skywalker could appear in the future of Star Wars, and he should continue to show up in movies and shows. Luke is one of the most easily recognizable and beloved parts of the franchise, and seeing more of him is always appreciated. Including him in more projects also simply makes sense, as he was set up as the most important person in the galaxy, and raising the stakes any higher than they've already gotten without including him would feel odd. Star Wars has set up at least seven ways Luke Skywalker could return, and it should capitalize on at least one.