Fans of the galaxy far, far away aren’t sitting quietly this time. What started as online chatter has turned into something much bigger, with Star Wars supporters officially preparing to take their fight to the front gates of Disney.
The catalyst? Disney’s decision to permanently shelve The Hunt for Ben Solo, a proposed follow-up to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) that many believed could have been a game-changing redemption arc for Ben Solo.
A Project With Huge Potential
The scrapped film was set to follow Ben Solo’s journey after his sacrifice in The Rise of Skywalker, with Adam Driver attached to reprise his role. The story, developed alongside filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, was said to explore Ben’s struggle for redemption after his time as Kylo Ren.
Fans viewed this as the sequel trilogy’s best shot at repairing one of its most controversial storylines. But in 2021, Disney executives pulled the plug on the project—long before fans ever got the chance to see it.
Fans Aren’t Giving Up
While the cancellation stung at the time, it was Adam Driver’s recent comments confirming the project’s existence that reignited the fire. Within hours, hashtags like #SaveTheHuntForBenSolo were trending across X (formerly Twitter), and supporters began pooling resources for a very visible campaign.
billboard in Times Square thanks to @BD_Neagle_ 🥲#TheHuntForBenSolo https://t.co/z9NEZXAuoD pic.twitter.com/0gWNyqwCXE
— Hammie (@balancedpadawan) October 25, 2025
The movement went public in a big way when a Times Square billboard promoting the campaign lit up every 28 minutes throughout the day. That alone was impressive—but fans aren’t stopping at billboards.
Protest Plans Take Shape
Organizers are now planning protests outside Disney’s main offices in both Burbank and New York City. These rallies are timed to coincide with Disney’s upcoming Q4 shareholders’ meeting in early November, and organizers have already begun circulating potential protest dates ranging from November 8 to 13.
Their goal is simple: force Disney to acknowledge the overwhelming fan demand for The Hunt for Ben Solo and reconsider shelving the film entirely.
Why This Matters So Much
For many, Ben Solo’s arc felt rushed and incomplete. Fans hoped this project would give the character—and the sequel trilogy—a more satisfying ending. The planned movie promised to explore the kind of emotional depth and redemption arc fans felt was missing in the final film.
This isn’t just a protest about one movie. It’s a protest about Disney listening to its most loyal Star Wars fans.
What Disney Does Next
Disney has not commented on the growing movement, but the campaign is picking up momentum fast. With billboards already making noise and fans preparing to rally, the company may soon face pressure it can’t ignore.
If nothing else, this moment shows that the Star Wars fanbase is still deeply invested—and willing to fight for the stories it believes should be told.
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