Mark Hamill Confirms No Return as Luke Skywalker

Mark Hamill has confirmed he will not return as Luke Skywalker, not even as a Force ghost, in any future Star Wars projects and encourages Lucasfilm to focus on new characters and stories. He expressed gratitude for George Lucas and the cultural impact of Star Wars, and humorously dismissed the idea of returning as a 'naked Force ghost.' Hamill's last major appearances as Luke were in The Last Jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019), with additional digital cameos in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. He is not involved in the upcoming New Jedi Order film and was unaware of its development. With new films like The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026) and Star Wars: Starfighter (2027) approaching, Hamill believes the franchise should spotlight new heroes. His legacy as Luke Skywalker remains central to Star Wars history.