Script needs to be written first, which will probably be done throughout 2015 and into the next year. Rey and kylo begin communicating through the force, which puzzles them both. With the rumour mill working overtime, we sort the wheat from the chaff about episode. When last we left the episode viii rumor mill, the plans stolen by rebel spies included casting rumors, a return to luke skywalkers hideaway, and aerial drone production guards. Star wars 9 will reportedly begin filming april 2017.
The announcement follows johnsons appearance at star wars celebration europe 2016 in london, where he pulled back the curtain just a little on the film. The force awakens could be described as a han solo story given the events of the anticipated sequel, then all signs point to rian johnsons star wars. The force awakens and will continue her epic journey with finn, poe, and luke. Episode ix is set to hit theaters on december 20, 2019, with filming set to begin this summer. However, if the past is any indication, episode 7 was released on dec. Daisy ridley says the film sees rey driving her own thing and not doing what other. Disney ceo bob iger announced the beginning of filming episode viii was originally scheduled to begin shooting last month but the release date delay to december 2017 and reported script rewrites necessitated the pushback on filming. As director rian johnson first announced, production wrapped on star wars. Carrie fisher finished shooting star wars 8 before her. Rise of skywalker begins, actor john boyega confirmed at star wars celebration.
Episode ix to december and as a result has bumped the start of production back to june 2018. Episode 8, legendary composer john williams is set to begin scoring the force awakens followup in a matter of weeks. Episode viii has entered week two of filming, and we finally have our first set photos. During his discussion with pablo hidalgo of the lucasfilm story group, johnson confirmed that episode viii will begin in a way no other star wars film has. The filmmaker said he would be moving to the uk capital at the end of this year to begin production on star wars. Episode vii the force awakens, marketed as star wars. This is a type of what if i wrote 9 but a little different. Episode viii will begin filming on the island skellig michael off the southern coast of ireland later this month. Star wars episode 8s script is finished, jj abrams confirms i need that movie to be really good.
The production began work on the 007 stage at pinewood studios on november 15, 2015. Episode viii, directed by rian johnson, hits theaters may 26, 2017. Episode viii will begin filming tamara hardinghamgill monday 21 dec 2015 3. Production on star wars episode 8 is in the home stretch, and star mark. If accurate, an april 2017 filming start for star wars. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j. The force awakens and will continue her epic journey with finn, poe, and luke skywalker in the next chapter of the continuing star wars saga, star wars. The opening crawl text of every star wars crawl inc the. More just three months before the release of the highly anticipated the force awakens, disney is already prepping for the filming of the sagas next episode star wars. Star wars episode 8 the last jedi luke skywalker vs snoke. Yes, thats a sentence well have to now get used to writing after months of covering the force awakens release.
Ahead of its december release, heres what we know about. It is the second installment of the star wars sequel trilogy, following the force awakens 2015, and it is the eighth episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. Star wars episode 8 begins filming this month collider. Star wars 9 starts filming in june 2018 screen rant. The movie is to start shooting on an irish location already filmed for the upcoming episode 7. Episode viii that will start filming at the end of september. Episode ix this summer, ahead of the films 2019 release date.
Chief among them is her ongoing role in the star wars franchise. He also confirmed that the script by him and chris terrio is complete. The rise of skywalker and all questions will be answered. Star wars episode 8 to start production later this month. Multiple global locations were used for filming locations during the production of the star wars films to provide the setting for alien planets in the star wars universe most locations were used to shoot principal photography with actors. Episode 8 has yet to even reveal its title, but it appears that episode 9 may begin filming within the first quarter of 2017. It is the third installment of the star wars sequel trilogy, following the force awakens 2015 and the last jedi 2017, and the final episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. The opening crawl words of every star wars movie the star wars opening crawl is one of the first truly great things about the star wars films. Additionally, it would roughly line up with the production time of a major 2019 blockbuster, wonder woman 2, which reportedly starts this june and has a november 2019 release.
You wanted more theory and fanfic style videos, so here you are. Well, even if youre not, youre gonna get it anyway. Star wars episode 8s script is finished, jj abrams confirms. In september 2015, del toro revealed that principal photography would begin in march 2016. There are many star fighters in star wars, both canon and legends. Recent reports indicate that star wars episode 9 filming is likely to begin in april 2017 and will be released on may 23, 2019. Daisy ridley, john boyega and carrie fisher tease filming starts soon on star wars 8, which is set for release in late 2017. Finn needed a pilot to escape the first order in episode vii, how did he learn to fly in this film. In an interview with leonard maltin prefacing the last vhs release of the star wars trilogy, george lucas said that when he was drafting ideas for star wars, he conceived it as revolving around the fall and redemption of darth vader. The knights were seen filming in the sunny desert, furthering that.
Only a few weeks later, weve collated a fresh stack of speculation, confirmation, and hopes and dreams for this next great piece of the star wars saga. Episode ix the rise of skywalker is a 2019 american epic space opera film produced, cowritten, and directed by j. The trilogy consists of episodes vii through ix, chronologically following the prequel trilogy episodes iiii. Map showing star wars shooting locations and film studios scenery left over from the filming of tatooine scenes in onk jmel, tunisia multiple global locations were used for filming locations during the production of the star wars films to provide the setting for alien planets in the star wars universe. It is also the secondhighestgrossing star wars film and turned a net profit of over. Granted, its probably not going to work, because star wars fans are rabid and will try and catch filming happening. Episode viii was delayed seven months, many will be excited to hear that filming on the next.
Episode viii now filming cameras roll and the cast is confirmed for the next chapter of the star wars saga rey took her first steps into a larger world in star wars. Its still years away from now, but star wars episode ix is looking to put an end to the new star wars trilogy with style. New star wars movie to be filmed in uk this article is more than 5 years old standalone project separate from continuation of classic films will begin filming at. Episode ix has just begun filming, and returning director j. The force awakens is now the topgrossing star wars film ever. For the first time, this movie is going to start where the last one left.
Matt miller culture editor matt is the culture editor at esquire where he. The rise of skywalker what we know so far about the. Episode 9 gives the film the longest production cycle of any modern star wars movie. It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of return of the jedi 1983, and is the seventh episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. The last jedi, seeking out every tidbit of information and questioning when the next trailer would drop, lucasfilm shook up the galaxy far, far away by announcing colin trevorrow would no longer direct star. Benicio del toro has not only confirmed a role in the next star wars sequel, but hes also revealed when star wars episode 8 shooting will begin in 2016. Production on star wars episode 8 will begin later this month. While everyone was paying close attention to star wars. If episode ix does begin filming in april, the movie will absolutely be on track for a 2019 release. Subscribe to when star wars episode 8 will finish filming, according to mark hamill updates close.
Abrams brought back the franchise, he did so by filming in. The last jedi has only just premiered in theatersbut those star wars lovers eager to know what comes next have a little wait in store before the. Lets go over star wars episode 9 when it comes to some star wars news involving the production of the movie before they begin filming. Episode 9 filming date has been set for july of this year according to director j. Star wars celebrates the beginning of filming episode 8 with a video. Episode viii the last jedi is a 2017 american epic spaceopera film written and directed by rian johnson. I heard january 2016 but not an exact date and technically we know that mark hamill and daisy ridley already filmed some scenes with rian johnson directing on skellig michael, remember the photos of mark pouring drinks in a skellig micheal pub.
The yellow text has become an iconic font, copied by many others since the first release. Heres when star wars episode 8 filming ends collider. Are you ready for another year of wild, scurrilous star wars speculation. Rey took her first steps into a larger world in star wars. Defected stormtrooper finn and the scavenger rey are caught up in the. The last jedi, its time to get excited about for episode ix star wars. Episode viii begins filming as new cast members join the galaxy. Today we discuss star wars episode 8 the last jedi when it comes to a possible lightsaber duel in between luke skywalker and supreme leader snoke. Star wars 8 has officially started filming screen rant. Star wars 9 may begin filming next spring screen rant. How episode 9 could be the best star wars movie star. This fall shoot wasnt the beginning of filming in earnest, but was. Episode viii, which began principal photography at pinewood studios in london on february 15, 2016. New star wars movie to be filmed in uk film the guardian.
Episode viii is only a day old, weve already seen our first footage. Carrie fishers death tuesday at the age of 60 has left her involvement in a number of film and television projects unresolved. Kennedy later said filming would begin in january 2016. When star wars episode 8 will finish filming, according to. Episode vii, the latest film in the star wars franchise, will start shooting at pinewood studios near london in may, lucasfilm and disney confirm. Disney and lucasfilm are reportedly set begin production on star wars. Star wars 9 sets potential july filming start date. The star wars sequel trilogy is the third trilogy of the main star wars franchise, an american space opera created by george lucas. Subscribe to when star wars episode 8 will finish filming.