Star Wars December 2017 Release

The next chapter of the Star Wars space saga finally has a title – Episode VIII is now called 'The Last Jedi'. Disney and Lucasfilm made the announcement on Monday in a statement on the franchise's official website.

From Star Wars: Episode VIII to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, here’s a list of all the big films that will open in theatres over the year.

"I'd be lying if I said there weren't pangs of regret," said JJ Abrams, who handed over director's duties to Ryan Johnson

"The move follows the extraordinary success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which was the first Star Wars movie to premiere outside the traditional summer blockbuster window and smashed numerous records," the studios said in a statement. The movie will be directed by Rian Johnson, who directed the 2012 sci-fi thriller Looper

The next chapter of the Star Wars space saga finally has a title – Episode VIII is now called 'The Last Jedi'. Disney and Lucasfilm made the announcement on Monday in a statement on the franchise's official website.

From Star Wars: Episode VIII to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, here’s a list of all the big films that will open in theatres over the year.

"I'd be lying if I said there weren't pangs of regret," said JJ Abrams, who handed over director's duties to Ryan Johnson

"The move follows the extraordinary success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which was the first Star Wars movie to premiere outside the traditional summer blockbuster window and smashed numerous records," the studios said in a statement. The movie will be directed by Rian Johnson, who directed the 2012 sci-fi thriller Looper