Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Vol 3 Manga Gets December 1 Release Date

Cal Kestis fans, you’ve got something to look forward to before Star Wars Jedi 3 eventually shows up. Panini Comics has officially confirmed that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Vol 3 — the manga adaptation of Respawn’s 2019 game — is dropping on December 1, 2026, and pre-orders are already live. It’s not the sequel game everyone’s been waiting on, but for anyone who’s been following the manga series or just wants more Cal in any format, this is a solid addition to the holiday lineup.

What Is the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Manga?

If this is the first you’re hearing of it, the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order manga is a retelling of the original 2019 Respawn video game, written and illustrated by Mangado and Sideranch. The series was first announced at Celebration Japan in April 2025, with Volume 1 releasing in March 2026 and Volume 2 following in May. Volume 3 is now confirmed as the next chapter, continuing the manga adaptation of Cal Kestis’ story.

The series is published by Panini Comics — the same publisher that put out the first two volumes in Japan and Europe — and the third installment is now appearing on international retailer sites including Blackwells, which ships to the US. So if you’re based in North America and want physical copies, that’s your route.

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What’s in Vol 3? Story Details and Synopsis

Volume 3 picks up where the previous installment left off and runs for 200 pages. Cal’s destroyed lightsaber is a central plot point, and his relationship with his deceased master Jaro Tapal takes center stage as the story pushes into more emotionally heavy territory. The Mantis crew — Cere and Greez — also feature prominently, and they’re actually on the cover art, which goes with a green color scheme this time around.

The official synopsis lays it out plainly:

“The multi-volume manga adaptation of the best-selling Star Wars video game continues! The saga of Cal Kestis continues in volume three of the manga adaptation of the hit video game! Haunted by tragic memories and with his lightsaber destroyed, Cal’s quest is about to test him in ways he never could have imagined. As he journeys to new planets, Cal delves into his painful past and his relationship with his deceased master. With striking visuals and an action-packed story, readers will be immersed in Cal’s quest like never before.”

It’s worth noting that the destroyed lightsaber angle is an interesting thread to pull on. If the manga eventually adapts into Survivor territory, it’ll need to handle the expanded stances and combat styles that were core to that game’s progression feel. That’s likely to be treated loosely rather than as hard canon, since game design mechanics don’t always translate cleanly into a linear story format.

When and Where to Pre-Order

Volume 3 is available for pre-order now through Blackwells, which ships internationally. The December 1 release date gives you a few months of wait time, but locking in a pre-order now means you don’t have to stress about it later, especially given how limited some of these Star Wars publishing runs can be with international shipping.

Where Does Star Wars Jedi 3 Stand?

The manga is a good tide-me-over, but the game everyone actually wants news on is Star Wars Jedi 3. Here’s where things currently stand:

• EA’s president of entertainment, Laura Miele, confirmed back in 2024 that Respawn is “working hard” on the third game and described it as the “final chapter” of Cal Kestis’ story.
• A Disney exec has more recently reaffirmed that Star Wars Jedi 3 is still in development and that more Cal Kestis adventures are coming.
• The game has no confirmed title, release window, or gameplay reveal as of yet.
• Original series director Stig Asmussen left Respawn in 2023 after Jedi: Survivor shipped, which added some uncertainty to the development picture.
• Respawn also dealt with layoffs in 2024 and 2025, which hit morale at the studio. Despite that, development is confirmed to be ongoing.

EA framing it as a trilogy-ender is notable. Over 40 million players have connected with Cal Kestis across the first two games, so there’s real weight behind this being a sendoff rather than just another sequel. Whether that means a more contained story or a massive conclusion that swings for the fences is anyone’s guess right now.

Star Wars Zero Company is arriving in August 2026 on the Star Wars game front, so if you need something to hold you over before the next Jedi game gets announced, that’s your nearest option. Meanwhile, the manga is filling that November-December gap quite nicely for fans who want more Cal content in any format before the year closes out.

For more gaming news worth keeping tabs on, check out our coverage of the Xbox Game Pass July 2026 Wave 2 lineup and the breakdown of the AC Black Flag Resynced complete rebuild that’s been making waves this month.