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Star Wars Princess Leia Returns in 2027 Novel
Star Wars confirms Princess Leia's return in a 2027 novel for the franchise's 50th anniversary.
In brief
Star Wars confirms Princess Leia's return in a 2027 novel for the franchise's 50th anniversary. Princess Leia appears in a new Star Wars novel set to release May 4, 2027, celebrating the franchise's 50th anniversary. Originally reported by CBR.
Princess Leia's return confirmed
Princess Leia is officially returning in a new Star Wars story set to release next year.
Leia's iconic role
Carrie Fisher made the role of Leia Organa iconic nearly fifty years ago in 1977's Star Wars: Episode IV, A New Hope.
Sequel trilogy impact
Leia Organa (now using the title of General instead of Princess) is the member of the trio to appear and have dialogue in all three installments of the Disney-produced legacy trilogy.
New York Comic-Con 2026 announcement
At New York Comic-Con 2026, Lucasfilm unveiled a new novel centered around the iconic Star Wars heroine that hits bookshelves next year.
Book details
Star Wars: Princess of the Rebellion takes place just after the events of A New Hope with the Empire targeting the Rebels after the destruction of the Death Star.
Publication date and price
The hardcover is listed at $19.99 USD and is set to hit bookshelves on May 4, 2027, to celebrate the official 'Star Wars Day.'
What happens next
The novel follows Leia as she bonds with Luke Skywalker and Han Solo while dealing with grief over Alderaan's destruction.
What it means
Princess Leia appears in a new Star Wars novel set to release May 4, 2027, celebrating the franchise's 50th anniversary.
