Mark Hamill Tells Fans Not To Expect His Return In 'Star Wars'
“But my view is, I had my time.”
Summary
- Mark Hamill is stepping back from his role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars
- His last live-action appearance was in Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
- New Star Wars projects are underway, including Starfighter (2027) and The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026)
With the upcoming film New Jedi Order, set for release in 2027, fans should prepare for the absence of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker. In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Hamill announced that he is stepping away from the role, urging fans not to expect his return in any future installments or screenings.
He expressed gratitude to George Lucas for giving him the opportunity to be part of what Lucas once described as “the most expensive low-budget movie ever made,” — a film that has since evolved into a globally recognized franchise. Hamill explained, “We never expected it to become a permanent franchise and a part of pop culture like that. But my view is, I had my time. I’m appreciative of that, but I really think they should focus on the future and all the new characters.”
His last notable appearance was in Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, where he returned as a Force spirit to guide Rey in her final confrontation with Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) before becoming one with the Force. Reflecting on his departure, Hamill joked, “When I disappeared in The Last Jedi, I left my robes behind. And there’s no way I’m gonna appear as a naked Force ghost. I’m just letting you know that right now.”
Although Hamill has seemingly retired from his role as Luke Skywalker, his impact on the Star Wars universe remains undeniable. Fortunately, fans still have much to look forward to with several upcoming projects — including Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, set five years after the sequel trilogy and releasing in 2027, and The Mandalorian & Grogu, arriving in 2026 and featuring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White.
