EA Reconfirms Star Wars Jedi 3 for Dec 2026 Release

Star Wars Jedi fans have a busy stretch ahead: Panini Comics is taking Fallen Order into manga form again, EA has reiterated that Star Wars Jedi 3 is still in development, and a separate set of LEGO Star Wars rumors points to new kits landing in 2027. On top of that, players won’t be waiting long to revisit Cal Kestis’ earlier chapter.

Quick facts

Panini Comics opened pre-orders for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Vol 3
Release date is December 1, with the manga described as a 200-page volume
Story focus includes Cal Kestis and his deceased master Jaro Tapal, plus Greez, Cere, and the crew of the Mantis
EA previously confirmed Star Wars Jedi 3 was in development in 2024 and has been referred to as a “final chapter”
Another game, Star Wars Zero Company, is set for an August release
LEGO sets: a leak claims five LEGO Star Wars sets are planned for early 2027

Panini confirms manga volume 3 for Cal Kestis

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Vol 3 is now available for pre-order from Panini Comics ahead of a December 1 release. The publisher positions the book as the next manga adaptation of the original video game’s storyline, coming in at 200 pages and continuing Cal Kestis’ journey in a new format.

Panini’s synopsis centers on Cal being haunted by “tragic memories” while dealing with the aftermath of having his lightsaber destroyed. The volume also spotlights Cal’s relationship with his deceased master, Jaro Tapal, and includes the return of key companions from the Fallen Order story—Greez, Cere, and the Mantis crew.

The publisher frames the installment as both visually driven and action-focused, describing the manga as an immersion into Cal’s quest as he travels to new planets and digs deeper into his past.

What the manga could change for Cal’s lightsaber story

The destroyed-lightsaber premise is a notable narrative choice because it raises the question of how the manga might handle Cal’s later gear if the adaptation continues into sequels. In the games, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is where Cal’s lightsaber variety expands through additional stances and forms.

If the manga adaptation eventually reaches that same territory, it could push toward a single “defining” lightsaber interpretation for Cal rather than leaving room for the multiple options players see in-game. Even so, any canon shift would likely be subtle, since game progression and customization are a core part of how the series feels.

Jedi 3 remains in development, positioned as Cal’s “final chapter”

While players line up for the next manga volume, the bigger question remains what comes next for the mainline game series. EA confirmed in 2024 that Star Wars Jedi 3 was in the works, and it has been described as a “final chapter” in Cal Kestis’ story.

The wording implies the franchise may end with a trilogy, but it’s not the end of the conversation yet. If the series continues to perform strongly, the future could still include additional Cal Kestis stories beyond what EA has currently framed.

Other Star Wars activity: August release plus LEGO set rumors

EA’s schedule isn’t only about Cal Kestis. Another Star Wars project, Star Wars Zero Company, is planned for an August release, arriving before Star Wars Jedi 3.

Separately, a leak is said to outline five upcoming LEGO Star Wars sets intended for early 2027. No additional official details were included in the information provided, but the timing places them well after the Jedi manga’s December release window.