Star Wars fans have received a promising update from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, the director set to helm a new movie focused on Rey Skywalker as she attempts to rebuild the Jedi Order after "The Rise of Skywalker." Obaid-Chinoy, known for her work on "Ms. Marvel" and a two-time Oscar winner, expressed her enthusiasm about the project, claiming it will be something special as a woman takes the lead on a Star Wars story. Despite some misinformation about being the first female to impact the Star Wars universe in this way, Obaid-Chinoy is indeed the first female director to take charge of a Star Wars film, with past projects like "Rogue Squadron" by Patty Jenkins being shelved. Female directors like Bryce Dallas Howard and Deborah Chow have directed episodes for Star Wars TV series, and Jennifer Corbett has made contributions to Star Wars animation. While some Star Wars fans react negatively to news of Rey's story continuation, the overall anticipation for fresh adventures in the galaxy far, far away remains high.

Who is directing the new Rey-focused Star Wars movie?

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is set to direct the upcoming Star Wars movie centered around Rey Skywalker. She is renowned for her work on "Ms. Marvel" and has two Oscars under her belt.

The Star Wars franchise has a history of fluctuating directorial roles, with George Lucas famously directing the original trilogy and parts of the prequels. Since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, there have been a variety of directors involved in both the film trilogies and standalone movies. Most notably, J.J. Abrams directed "The Force Awakens" and "The Rise of Skywalker." The introduction of Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy as a director for a theatrical release is a significant moment for the franchise as it continues to embrace diversity and a wider range of creative voices in its expansive universe. This is also a momentous occasion for the evolution of the post-Skywalker saga storytelling, as Rey's journey post-“The Rise of Skywalker” is poised to set a new direction for future Star Wars narratives.