when does the new star wars the last jedi come out
December 15, 2017
title: Star Wars: The Last Jedi text: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Star Wars: The Last Jedi (also known as Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi) is a 2017 American space opera film written and directed by Rian Johnson. It is the second installment of the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy and the eighth installment of the main "Star Wars" film franchise, following "" (2015). It was produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film's ensemble cast includes Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Andy Serkis, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, and title: Star Wars: The Last Jedi text: digipak CD, digital formats, and streaming services. In January 2015, Disney CEO Bob Iger stated that "Episode VIII" would be released in 2017, and in March, Lucasfilm announced a release date of May 26, 2017. In January 2016, "The Last Jedi" was rescheduled for December 15, 2017 in 3D and IMAX 3D. On January 23, 2017, the film's title was announced as "Star Wars: The Last Jedi". Similarly to "The Empire Strikes Back", "Return of the Jedi" and "The Force Awakens", "Episode VIII" was included in the film's opening crawl, although not in its official title. "The Last Jedi" had title: Star Wars: The Last Jedi text: 1, 2018. Colin Trevorrow was expected to direct the film, but on September 5, 2017, Lucasfilm announced that he had stepped down. A week later, Lucasfilm announced that J. J. Abrams would return to direct "Episode IX" and co-write it with Chris Terrio. Abrams and Terrio stated that "Episode IX" will bring together all three trilogies, with elements from the previous two trilogies. Star Wars: The Last Jedi Star Wars: The Last Jedi (also known as Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi) is a 2017 American space opera film written and directed by Rian Johnson. It is the title: Star Wars sequel trilogy text: of "The Force Awakens" that most of its cast would return for "Episode VIII". On January 20, 2016, Lucasfilm and Disney announced that the release of the film would be delayed from May to December 2017. Three days later, the release date of December 15, 2017 was confirmed, as well as the title "Star Wars: The Last Jedi". Principal photography began in February 2016; additional filming took place in Dubrovnik from March 9 to March 16, as well as in Ireland in May. Principal photography wrapped in July 2016. Carrie Fisher died on December 27, 2016, but had completed filming title: Star Wars: The Last Jedi text: was released in the United States on December 15, 2017. It grossed over $1.3billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2017, the seventh-highest-ever grossing film in North America and the ninth-highest-grossing film of all time during its theatrical run. It is also the second-highest-grossing film of the "Star Wars" franchise, and turned a net profit of over $417 million. It was positively received by film critics, who praised the ensemble cast, visual effects, musical score, action sequences and emotional weight. The film received four nominations at the 90th Academy Awards, including Best Original Score and Best Visual Effects, as well