What can Star Wars fan expect from Disney and Lucasfilm in the new and far future for upcoming projects? Well, we have the latest on the Star Wars Universe release dates and what’s to come.
The Star Wars family always has a plan, but sometimes plans do change so take that into consideration on the Star Wars Universe and its upcoming release dates. Read on for the details….
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Star Wars was Cowboys and bandits in space, this is why we love Jon Favreau 2011 Cowboys & Aliens movie, and Disney’s John Carter, both films were genus, but they suffered the fate of jaded critics. both films deserve sequels, but so far Hollywood would rather recycle films from the 80s.
Getting back to the Star Wars Universe, here is the latest discoveries we have learned. We all know that Rian Johnson has removed himself from Star Wars IX, and that J.J. Abrams will be back in the drivers seat for the final installment of the Skywalker saga. Disney and LucasFilm has signed off to go far far away in another universe expanding the Star Wars Universe with their Star Wars Story movies, another trilogy that will not include the Skywalker franchise.
So far, Disney and Lucasfilm have stuck with the new main trilogy connected to the original films plus a pair of standalones, including this year’s Solo: A Star Wars Story. However, plans are in place to introduce new stories set in the wider universe. New projects include a series of feature films developed by Game of Thrones showrunners Benioff and Weiss as well as a live-action TV series from Iron Man director Jon Favreau.
Star Wars Universe Release Dates:
Solo: A Star Wars Story – May 25, 2018
Director: Ron Howard
Writers: Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas (based on characters created by), Jonathan Kasdan
Stars: Emilia Clarke, Alden Ehrenreich, Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Synopsis:
During an adventure into a dark criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion.
Star Wars: Episode IX December 20, 2019
Director: J.J. Abrams
Writers: J.J. Abrams, George Lucas (based on characters created by) Chris Terrio, Derek Connolly, Colin Trevorrow
Stars: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Lupita Nyong’o
The conclusion of the newest Skywalker ‘Star Wars’ trilogy.
Disney also recently announced a slew of release dates for live action films.
Each year Disney and Lucasfilm has aligned the Star Wars story films – All standalone s built around Star Wars favorite characters. We’ve seen How it all began with Rogue One, and this year Han Solo gets his own origin film. However, there have been talks about other famed characters getting their own Star Wars story origin movie, which includes; Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda and Jabba the Hutt.
There are a few that could potentially end up being Star Wars movies, as they fall right in the areas of the calendar that the recent films have been released. The dates are:
- May 29, 2020
- December 23, 2020
- May 28, 2021
- December 22, 2021
- May 27, 2022
Boba Fett or Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Star Wars Story – May 29, 2020 (Rumored)
A standalone movie focusing on Obi-Wan Kenobi has been rumored for a long time, and it sounds like it’s finally happening. Stephen Daldry (Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close) is in early talks to direct. Ewan McGregor will reprise his role as the Jedi Master, but the actor has said in the past that he’d be happy to return for another movie.
Untitled Star Wars Trilogy: Episode I – December 23, 2020
Director: Rian Johnson
Writers: Rian Johnson, George Lucas (based on characters created by)
Rian Johnson has already had Disney and Lucasfilm sign off on his upcoming trilogy which was approved by Katherine Kennedy. Now, everyone is just waiting to find out what the trilogy will be about since it will have all new characters and plot line.
Here is a TENTATIVE Star Wars Universe Release date schedule using the dates Disney and Lucasfilm have released.
While none of those have been confirmed as Star Wars movies yet, it’s worth keeping an eye on them for now! We have plugged them into a hopeful schedule. (NOTE: there is no confirmation on the movie release dates after Rian Johnson’s new trilogy.)
Boba Fett or Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Star Wars Story – May 28, 2021 (Rumored)
Simon Kinberg will direct a Logan’s Run reboot is word that he’s “currently writing a forthcoming Star Wars movie.” Kinberg is no stranger to the Star Wars universe, having helped bring the Star Wars Rebels animated series into existence. Signs are pointing to Kinberg is secretly working on the long awaited Boba Fett movie.
Untitled Star Wars Trilogy: Episode II – December 22, 2021 (Rumored)
Director: Rian Johnson
Writers: Rian Johnson, George Lucas (based on characters created by)
Yoda or Jabba the Hutt: A Star Wars Story – May 27, 2022 (Rumored)
Untitled Star Wars Trilogy: Episode III – December 2022 (Rumored)
Director: Rian Johnson
Writers: Rian Johnson, George Lucas (based on characters created by)
New Series from David Benioff and D.B. Weiss – TBA
Writers: David Benioff and D.B. Weiss
