The title for the latest chapter of the Skywalker saga has finally been revealed. Star Wars: Episode VIII will officially be titled Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
via StarWars.com:
We have the greatest fans in this or any other galaxy. In appreciation of the fans, we wanted them to be the first to know the title of the next chapter in the Skywalker saga: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI.
THE LAST JEDI is written and directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Jason McGatlin, and Tom Karnowski.
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI is scheduled for release December 15, 2017.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi, written and directed by Rian Johnson (Looper, Breaking Bad), is slated for a December 15, 2017 release. The Last Jedi, a direct sequel to The Force Awakens, follows up with and continues the story of the next generation of the saga as Rey, Poe, Finn, and Kylo Ren find their place in the galaxy and follow the legacy of Luke Skywalker, Leia, and Han Solo.
Daisy Ridley returns to star as Rey, who is now apparently the last Jedi. Other returning stars include John Boyega as Finn, Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, Domhnall Gleeson, Gwendoline Christie, Peter Mayhew, Andy Serkis, Anthony Daniels, Lupita Nyong’o, Mark Hamill, Benicio Del Toro, and Laura Dern. Carrie Fisher, who unfortunately passed away during post-production, will be making her final appearance as General Leia Organa.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Details
Title: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Release Date: December 15, 2017
Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Issac, Adam Driver, Mark Hamill
Director: Rian Johnson
