"February 2016 at Pinewood Studios. Hamill, Fisher, Driver, Ridley, Boyega, Isaac, Serkis, Nyong'o, Gleeson, Daniels, Christie, Vee, and Suotamo reprised their roles in the film, and are joined by Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern, and Benicio del Toro. ""Episode IX"" is scheduled for release on December 20, 2019. Abrams will direct the film and co-write it with Chris Terrio. Footnote Citations Star Wars: The Force Awakens Star Wars: The Force Awakens (also known as Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens) is a 2015 American epic space opera film produced, co-written and directed by J. J. Abrams. It is"
"the existing ""Star Wars"" expanded universe, which was discarded to give ""maximum creative freedom to the filmmakers and also preserve an element of surprise and discovery for the audience."" The sequel trilogy focuses on the journey of the orphaned scavenger Rey following in the footsteps of the Jedi with the guidance of the reluctant last Jedi, Luke Skywalker. Along with ex-stormtrooper Finn, she helps the Resistance led by Leia fight the First Order commanded by Supreme Leader Snoke and his pupil Kylo Ren (Han Solo and Leia's son). """" was released on December 18, 2015, """" on December 15, 2017,"
"Star Wars (2015 comic book) Star Wars is an ongoing ""Star Wars"" comic series published by Marvel Comics since January 14, 2015. Originally written by Jason Aaron with art by John Cassaday, it is set between the 1977 film ""Star Wars"" and its 1980 sequel, ""The Empire Strikes Back"". The series features classic ""Star Wars"" characters Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and R2-D2. It was one of three new ""Star Wars"" comics by Marvel announced in July 2014, along with """" and the limited series """". In 2017, Jason Aaron stepped down as the comic's writer and"
"the release of ""The Force Awakens"" in December 2015. Three novels and a comic miniseries related to the 2017 film """" were announced in April 2017. A large number of licensed novels and comics were produced between the originating 1977 film ""Star Wars"" and the 2012 acquisition of Lucasfilm by The Walt Disney Company, set in what was dubbed the ""Star Wars"" Expanded Universe. In April 2014, with ""The Force Awakens"" in production, Disney rebranded this body of work as ""Star Wars Legends"" and declared it non-canon to the franchise. ""Journey to ""Star Wars: The Force Awakens"""", consisting of ""at"
"had a first-look deal with his Bad Robot Productions. Paramount vice-chairman Rob Moore stated that Abrams will continue to have a hand in the ""Star Trek"" and ""Mission: Impossible"" franchises going forward. Abrams directed, produced, and co-wrote the screenplay for, """", working alongside Lawrence Kasdan, following the departure of co-writer Michael Arndt. ""Star Wars: The Force Awakens"" opened in theaters on December 18, 2015. It grossed over $2 billion at the box office, making him the second director to make a $2 billion movie since James Cameron's ""Avatar"". Thefilm was considered too similar to the 1977 original ""Star Wars]]"" film,"
"issue #12. Star Wars (2015 comic book) Star Wars is an ongoing ""Star Wars"" comic series published by Marvel Comics since January 14, 2015. Originally written by Jason Aaron with art by John Cassaday, it is set between the 1977 film ""Star Wars"" and its 1980 sequel, ""The Empire Strikes Back"". The series features classic ""Star Wars"" characters Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and R2-D2. It was one of three new ""Star Wars"" comics by Marvel announced in July 2014, along with """" and the limited series """". In 2017, Jason Aaron stepped down as the comic's"
"his son and his best friend, and reconciles with his family. In the ""Legacy of the Force"" series, Jacen Solo becomes the Sith Lord Darth Caedus and plunges the galaxy into a bloody civil war. Solo disowns Jacen, but is still devastated by each new outrage his son commits. He and Leia adopt Allana (Jacen's daughter) after Jacen's death at Jaina’s hands in the novel ""Invincible"". In April 2014, most of the licensed ""Star Wars"" novels and comics produced since the originating 1977 film ""Star Wars"" were rebranded by Lucasfilm as ""Star Wars Legends"" and declared non-canon to the franchise."
"Daniels, and Kenny Baker, were all cast in their original roles for the film. ""Star Wars Episode VII"", subtitled ""The Force Awakens"", was released worldwide on December 18, 2015. Fisher was nominated for a 2016 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal. In ""Rogue One"" (2016), which predates the original trilogy, young versions of Leia and the character Grand Moff Tarkin appear through computer animation. Fisher had completed filming her role as Leia in """" (2017) shortly before her death. Director Rian Johnson has stated that many of Fisher's own ideas made it into the film, and that"
"least"" 20 novels and comic books from multiple publishers, was announced in March 2015. All titles under the program are canonical to the ""Star Wars"" universe, and connect the previous films with ""The Force Awakens"" and its forthcoming sequels. The first novels, including ""Aftermath"" by Chuck Wendig and ""Lost Stars"" by Claudia Gray, were published in September 2015, prior to the release of ""The Force Awakens"" in December 2015. At the October 2015 New York Comic Con panel for the Journey to ""Star Wars: The Force Awakens"", more works were announced that would be released from November 2015 through Summer"
"Awakens"" received eleven nominations at the MTV Movie Awards, the most for the ceremony, including Movie of the Year, Best Female Performance for Ridley, Best Breakthrough Performance for Boyega, and Best Virtual Performance for Lupita Nyong'o and Andy Serkis. In addition to several awards and nominations, ""The Force Awakens"" appeared on various critics' lists of the ten best films of 2015. Rian Johnson confirmed in August 2014 that he would direct ""Episode VIII"", later titled ""The Last Jedi"". It was released on December 15, 2017. Some second-unit filming took place in September 2015 in Ireland, with principal photography beginning in"
"The Force The Force is a metaphysical and ubiquitous power in the ""Star Wars"" fictional universe. It is wielded by characters throughout the franchise: heroes like the Jedi use the ""light side"" of the Force, while the Sith and other villains exploit the ""dark side"". The Force has been compared to aspects of several world religions, and the phrase ""May the Force be with you"" has become part of the popular culture vernacular. George Lucas created the concept of the Force to address character and plot developments in ""Star Wars"" (1977). He also wanted to ""awaken a certain kind of"
"civilians. Disgusted by Rax's tactics and realizing that her attaché Adea Rite is under his command, Sloane flees. Injured by Norra, she aligns herself with Brentin, who is desperate to avenge himself on Rax. They find Rax as he arrives at his homeworld of Jakku with his fleet. """" was introduced in March 2015 as part of the """" publishing initiative, a series of novels and comic books intended to connect ""The Force Awakens"" with previous film installments. Among the first releases, ""Aftermath"" was subsequently described as being set between the films ""Return of the Jedi"" and ""The Force Awakens""."
"worldwide, becoming the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2015 as well as the fifth-highest-grossing film of all time. A sequel, """", was released on April 27, 2018, and """" is scheduled for release on April 26, 2019. In the Eastern European country of Sokovia, the Avengers—Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Thor, Bruce Banner, Natasha Romanoff, and Clint Barton—raid a Hydra facility commanded by Baron Wolfgang von Strucker, who has been experimenting on humans using the scepter previously wielded by Loki. They encounter two of Strucker's test subjects—twins Pietro Maximoff, who has superhuman speed, and Wanda Maximoff, who has telepathic and telekinetic abilities—and apprehend"
"with many critics considering it a remake that is also a sequel. Despite the strong box office, and acceptance from the critics. The reaction of creator of ""Star Wars"", George Lucas, towards J. J. Abrams's ""Star Wars"" was similar to the one Nicholas Meyer would later express towards J. J. Abrams's ""Star Trek"" sequel, Lucas found himself agreeing with the critics who perceived ""The Force Awakens"" as too derivative of the original ""Star Wars"" trilogy, particularly the original film. During an interview with talk show host and journalist Charlie Rose that aired on December 24, 2015, Lucas likened his decision"
"(2015–2019) of films, and includes books, comic books, video games, and television series. Material produced prior to 2014 were known as the Star Wars"" Expanded Universe (SWEU or EU), later rebranded to Star Wars Legends"", with the exception of the 2008 and (not to be confused with the 2003 cartoon series """"), and with most works produced after 2014 part of the official canon as defined by Lucasfilm. The ""Star Wars"" space opera media franchise began with Lucas's 1977 film ""Star Wars"", which is set ""a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away"" and chronicles the attempt by"
"use. The Force plays an important role in several ""Star Wars"" plot lines. Anakin Skywalker's rise as a light-side Jedi, descent into becoming the Sith Lord Darth Vader, and ultimate redemption to the light side of the Force is the main story arc for the first six ""Star Wars"" films. Yoda's arc in the final season of """" (2008–2014) depicts him exploring ""bigger questions"" about the Force and taking various inspirations from the franchise's expanded universe. In ""The Force Awakens"", Finn's exposure to the Force helps make him question his upbringing. writer Rian Johnson used the Force to allow Rey"
"Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II is an action-adventure platform video game developed and published by LucasArts. It is the second installment of , and the sequel to """" (2008). The game was released in the United States on October 26, 2010, and throughout Europe on October 29 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii consoles, as well as the Nintendo DS and iOS portable devices. Players control a clone of Starkiller, who himself was a secret apprentice to Darth Vader in ""The Force Unleashed"". The clone embarks on a quest to"
"The ""Journey to ""Star Wars: The Force Awakens"""" publishing initiative, consisting of ""at least"" 20 novels and comic books from multiple publishers intended to connect ""The Force Awakens"" with previous film installments, was announced by Disney Publishing Worldwide and Lucasfilm in March 2015. Among the first releases, ""Aftermath"" was subsequently described as being set between the films ""Return of the Jedi"" and ""The Force Awakens"". ""The Hollywood Reporter"" called the novel ""arguably the centerpiece of the ""Journey"" line. In July 2015, Del Rey confirmed that ""Aftermath"" would be the first novel in a planned trilogy. ""Aftermath"" was published on September"
"later gives rise to the New Republic and rebuilds society, but the remnants of the Empire reform as the First Order and attempt to destroy the Republic. Heroes of the former rebellion lead the Resistance against the oppressive dictatorship. A mystical power known as ""the Force"" is described in the original film as ""an energy field created by all living things ... [that] binds the galaxy together."" Those whom ""the Force is strong with"" have quick reflexes; through training and meditation, they are able to perform various superpowers (such as telekinesis, precognition, telepathy, and manipulation of physical energy). The Force"
"series, the 2015 film """" and its 2017 sequel """", the 2016 anthology film ""Rogue One"", the 2017 video game ""Star Wars Battlefront II"", the 2018 film """", and a number of novels and comic book series. """", Alan Dean Foster's novelization of the original 1977 film ""Star Wars"", was released six months before the film in November 1976. Based on George Lucas's 1976 version of the screenplay, it was ghostwritten by Foster but credited to Lucas. Lucas commissioned Foster's subsequent 1978 novel ""Splinter of the Mind's Eye"" as the basis for a potential low-budget sequel to ""Star Wars"" if"
"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"
"is wielded by two major knighthood orders at conflict with each other: the Jedi, who act on the light side of the Force through non-attachment and arbitration, and the Sith, who use the dark side through fear and aggression. The latter's members are intended to be limited to two: a master and their apprentice. The ""Star Wars"" film series centers around a ""trilogy of trilogies"" (also referred to as the ""Skywalker saga"" or the """"Star Wars"" saga""). They were released out of sequence: the original (Episodes ""IV–VI"", 1977–83), prequel (Episodes ""I–III"", 1999–2005), and sequel (Episodes ""VII–IX"", 2015–19) trilogy. The first"
"comic books intended to connect ""The Force Awakens"" with previous film installments. Among the first releases, ""Aftermath"" was subsequently described as being set between the films ""Return of the Jedi"" and ""The Force Awakens"". In July 2015, Del Rey confirmed that ""Aftermath"" would be the first novel in a planned trilogy. ""Aftermath"" was published on September 4, 2015, and the titles for the other installments—"""" (2016) and ""Empire's End"" (2017)—were announced at the New York Comic Con in October 2015. ""Life Debt"" was released on July 12, 2016, and ""Empire's End"" was released on February 21, 2017. The ""Aftermath"" series"
"of sequels are set to follow. A new television series based in the original timeline, subtitled """", serving as a prequel to the original series, debuted on CBS All Access, an online streaming platform, in 2017. ""Star Wars"" picked up from where ""Return of the Jedi"" left off, with """" the first in the new trilogy, and """" following two years later. Additionally, more spin-off media is also underway after the debut of ""Star Wars Rebels"", a television series set in between the ""Star Wars"" prequels and the original trilogy, and an anthology of stand-alone ""Star Wars"" films, starting with"
"Wars"" films. The new sequel trilogy is being jointly produced by Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company, which had acquired Lucasfilm in 2012. During an interview with talk show host and journalist Charlie Rose that aired on December 24, 2015, Lucas likened his decision to sell Lucasfilm to Disney to a ""divorce"" and outlined the creative differences between him and the producers of ""The Force Awakens"". Lucas described the previous six ""Star Wars"" films as his ""children"" and defended his vision for them, while criticizing ""The Force Awakens"" for having a ""retro feel"", saying: ""I worked very hard to make"
"by Lucasfilm in November 2014. ""The Force Awakens"" writer/director J. J. Abrams first mentioned its name at ""Star Wars"" Celebration in Anaheim, California in April 2015, identifying Jakku as the setting in the trailers and revealing that it is where the character Rey lives. The scenes on Jakku were filmed in the Rub al Khali desert near Abu Dhabi. Claudia Gray's 2015 novel """" depicts some of the Battle of Jakku, the final confrontation between the forces of the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance over the planet, that showered starship wreckage down onto the surface. The 2015 reference book"
"was ""very torn"" about having sold the rights to the franchise, despite having hand-picked Abrams to direct, and that his father was ""there to guide"" but that ""he wants to let it go and become its new generation."" Among the materials turned over to the production team were rough story treatments Lucas developed when he considered creating episodes ""VII""–""IX"" himself years earlier; in January 2015, Lucas stated that Disney had discarded his story ideas. ""The Force Awakens"" directed by J. J. Abrams, was released on December 18, 2015. Kathleen Kennedy executive produced, and will do so for all future ""Star"
"an opening battle which overlaps with the end of the previous film, Rey attempts to convince Luke Skywalker to teach her the ways of the Force. She also seeks answers of her past and the origin of the conflict between Luke and his nephew Ben Solo (now Kylo Ren). Unbeknownst to Luke, Rey starts using the Force to communicate with Ren. Meanwhile, Kylo's mother (and Luke's sister) Leia leads Poe, Finn, Rose Tico, BB-8, and the rest of the Resistance as they are pursued by the First Order, led by Supreme Leader Snoke with Kylo as his second in command."
"a weakness. The first rough draft, titled ""The Star Wars"", introduced ""the Force"" and the young hero Luke Starkiller. Annikin appeared as Luke's father, a wise Jedi knight. The third draft replaced (a deceased) Annikin with Ben Kenobi. Some months later, Lucas had negotiated a contract that gave him rights to two sequels. Lucas hired Alan Dean Foster, who was ghostwriting the , to write them — with the main creative restriction that they could be filmed on a low budget. By 1976, a fourth draft had been prepared for principal photography. The film was titled ""The Adventures of Luke"
"made"", shortly after its release. The comment was interpreted as Lucas liking the film more than ""The Force Awakens"", even if Lucas was never quoted as explicitly saying as much. The previous year, the Disney-produced ""Star Wars"" anthology film ""Rogue One"" had been released, and it was reported that Lucas also liked it more than ""The Force Awakens"". He served as a producer on the 2016 sci-fi sequel ""Star Trek Beyond"". Abrams produced ""The Cloverfield Paradox"", a sequel to ""10 Cloverfield Lane"". It was released on Netflix in February 2018. Abrams also returned to produce a , alongside Tom Cruise,"
"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"
"connect the previous films with ""The Force Awakens"" and its forthcoming sequels. ""Shattered Empire"" was announced in August 2015, to be written by Rucka with art by Checchetto. Set immediately after ""Return of the Jedi"", the comic focuses on A-wing pilot Shara Bey but features classic characters Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca, and Lando in supporting roles. Shara and her husband, Kes Dameron, are the parents of Resistance pilot Poe Dameron, introduced in the 2015 film ""The Force Awakens"". In creating the story, Rucka collaborated with Rayne Roberts, Kiri Hart, Pablo Hidalgo, and Leland Chee of the Lucasfilm Story Group. The"
"Star Wars Star Wars is an American epic space opera franchise, created by George Lucas and centered around a film series that began with the eponymous 1977 movie. The saga quickly became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. The first film was followed by two successful sequels, ""The Empire Strikes Back"" (1980) and ""Return of the Jedi"" (1983); these three films constitute the original ""Star Wars"" trilogy. A prequel trilogy was released between 1999 and 2005, albeit to mixed reactions from critics and fans. Finally, a sequel trilogy to conclude the nine-episode saga began in 2015 with """". The first eight"