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Here's What We Know About the Next 5 Star Wars Films

New Star Wars Movies Details

Here's What We Know About the Next 5 Star Wars Films

New Star Wars Movies Details
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If you're into Star Wars, there is a lot to look forward to right now. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is old news, and there are five upcoming films to get excited about. While details are scarce for the films that are further out, there is a lot we do know about the next few. Don't be left behind; take a look to get up to (light)speed on the next five years' worth of Star Wars films, including the release dates!

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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  • Release Date: Dec. 16
  • Director: Gareth Edwards (Godzilla)
  • Cast: Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, Ben Mendelsohn, Alan Tudyk, Diego Luna, and more
  • Details: This spinoff takes place between the events of Episode III and Episode IV and centers on a group of rebels who plot to steal the plans for the first Death Star. Mendelsohn is playing a new big bad Imperial officer who is after the rebels. Check out more details here!
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Star Wars: Episode VIII

Star Wars: Episode VIII
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Star Wars Anthology: Han Solo

Star Wars Anthology: Han Solo
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  • Release Date: May 25, 2018
  • Directors: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie)
  • Cast: TBA, but there are a few front runners for the new Han Solo.
  • Details: All we really know about the young Han Solo spinoff is that it will begin production next January. There's a small chance that the new Han will make a cameo in Rogue One, which is exciting!
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Star Wars: Episode IX

Star Wars: Episode IX
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  • Release Date: 2019
  • Director: Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World)
  • Cast: TBA
  • Details: We know essentially nothing about this installment, except that Rian Johnson is writing the screenplay.
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Star Wars Anthology: Boba Fett

Star Wars Anthology: Boba Fett
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  • Release Date: 2020
  • Director: TBA
  • Cast: TBA
  • Details: The Boba Fett standalone movie has yet to be confirmed, but it's widely rumored. Stay tuned on this!
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