'Star Wars Episode VIII' to release on May 26, 2017

Rian Johnson has also been confirmed to write and direct the film

Rian Johnson has also been confirmed to write and direct the film. PHOTO: TWITTER

LOS ANGELES:
"Star Wars Episode VIII", the upcoming eight movie in the Star Wars franchise, has been locked for release on May 26, 2017, Walt Disney Studios has announced.

Rian Johnson has also been confirmed to write and direct the film, variety.com reported.


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The studio also revealed at their annual shareholders meeting in San Francisco that Gareth Edwards’ upcoming standalone film, starring Felicity Jones, will be called “Rogue One".

Its shooting will begin in London this summer and it will release on December 16, 2016.
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