Rey’s New Jedi Order: The Ultimate Legacy of Leia Organa in Star Wars
Star Wars fans have long awaited a fitting tribute to Leia Organa’s legacy, one that truly honors her impact within the galaxy far, far away. The upcoming Star Wars movie, provisionally titled New Jedi Order, offers the perfect opportunity to restore and celebrate Leia Organa’s legacy through Rey Skywalker’s journey. Set 15 years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, this story focuses on Rey rebuilding the Jedi Order, which ties directly into preserving Leia’s memory as one of the galaxy’s greatest leaders and Force warriors.
Leia Organa Legacy Lost in the Sequel Trilogy
Leia Organa, a central figure in the original Star Wars trilogy, was unfortunately left without a strong legacy in the sequel films. George Lucas had originally envisioned Leia as the true “Chosen One” of the Force, a role that was ultimately given to Anakin Skywalker. The sequels, while honoring Leia’s character, saw much of her potential legacy fade—her home planet Alderaan destroyed, her New Republic government dismantled by the First Order, and her family legacy challenged by personal loss.
Despite her significant role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, Leia’s story arc in the sequels left fans wanting a more concrete continuation of her influence. Her son Ben Solo’s fall and subsequent redemption ended with Leia fading into the Force, leaving little for her to pass on—until now.
Rey as Leia Organa’s True Jedi Apprentice
What many fans may overlook is that Rey was not only Luke Skywalker’s student but also Leia’s apprentice. The Rise of Skywalker Visual Dictionary notes that Rey trained under Leia for a full year, much longer than her time with Luke. Additionally, Rey’s Jedi robes were designed with Alderaanian influences, a direct homage to Leia’s heritage. Rey also buried Leia’s lightsaber alongside Luke’s and Anakin’s, symbolizing the deep connection she shares with Leia.
This relationship cements Rey as the carrier of Leia Organa’s legacy and sets the stage for the New Jedi Order movie to fully explore this theme. By rebuilding the Jedi Order, Rey can honor Leia’s teachings and values, offering fans the continuation Leia deserved.
How Rey’s New Jedi Order Can Cement Leia’s Legacy
Rey’s mission to rebuild the Jedi offers the best chance to restore Leia Organa’s legacy in Star Wars canon. While Luke may have inspired the Jedi philosophy, Leia shaped Rey’s journey as a Force warrior and leader. The upcoming New Jedi Order film is poised to show how Leia’s spirit lives on through Rey and the new generation of Jedi.
This story can explore Leia’s ideals—hope, resilience, and leadership—through Rey’s efforts to reunite lost Jedi and combat new threats to the galaxy. Honoring Leia in this way will finally give her character the lasting impact she deserves, bridging past, present, and future in the Star Wars saga.
For fans eager to see Leia’s legacy live on, Rey’s New Jedi Order represents the ultimate tribute—a powerful continuation that binds together the Skywalker family’s saga and inspires hope for the future.
Source : screenrant.com
