Star Wars Jedi: Official Saga Sequel Manga Volume 3 Gets December 1 Release Date

The Star Wars Jedi franchise is gearing up for a new official chapter in late 2026. Panini Manga has confirmed the release of Volume 3 of the manga adaptation of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order for December 1. The new edition continues the journey of Padawan Cal Kestis in a narrative focused on his past traumas and the destruction of his lightsaber, as fans await news about the third video game in the series.

Cal Kestis faces a ghost from the past in manga Volume 3

The new printed sequel continues the adaptation of the game originally released in 2019 by EA and Respawn Entertainment. The script and illustrations are once again handled by the duo Mangado and Sideranch, responsible for the two previous volumes published over the course of this year.

The official synopsis revealed by the publisher points to difficult moments for the protagonist. Haunted by tragic memories of Order 66 and left without his main weapon after having his lightsaber destroyed, Cal must travel to new planets and confront the relationship he had with his late Jedi master. The publication promises intense action scenes and an unprecedented psychological deep dive into the character’s journey.

Successful video game journey expands into comics

The Star Wars Jedi universe began as a bet by Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts to revive the narrative-driven single-player action-adventure format. In the first game, released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, players take on the role of Cal Kestis (played by actor Cameron Monaghan), a young Padawan hiding as a scrapper after the Jedi purge. His routine changes when Imperial Inquisitors discover him, forcing him to flee and rebuild his connection to the Force.

Audience and critical reception secured impressive numbers for the franchise:

1. Over 8 million copies sold in just the first three months on the market in 2019.
2. More than 20 million players reached in the first two years.
3. Game of the Year award (Game of the Year) at the 2019 Titanium Awards.

The expansion into the manga format began in March with the release of Volume 1, offering a dynamic visual retelling of the adventures of Cal and the crew of the ship Mantis.

Impact on the Star Wars ecosystem and the future in gaming

The arrival of Volume 3 in December helps meet fans’ expectations for new content from the franchise. In video games, the story continued in 2023 with the acclaimed Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, set five years after the events of the first title.