10 New Star Wars Films Pending After Success Of The Force Awakens

2015 was a great year for Star Wars fans and with the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens the next few years could be just as good. 

We could expect 10 new films, executives are in talks for five more after 2020. Plans are already in place for two trilogy episodes and three spin-offs. 

Star Wars: Episode VIII is scheduled for release on December 15, 2017 starring Daisey Raidley (Rey), Domhnall Gleeson (General Hux), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren) and Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron), Lupita Nyong’o (Max Kanata) and Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker).

Two other movies have not been revealed, although rumours are there will be a Star Wars IX in 2019, with a third movie out the following year.

Disney are working on more projects with speculation they will feature new and legacy characters. Solo movies for Jedi Masters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mace Windu are among the ideas.   

Speaking in LA, executive producer JJ Abrams told The Sun: “There are some really cool things being discussed. It is very exciting to see how it is being put together.”

A source added: “The success of The Force Awakens has given executives much to think about.

“So many characters’ backstories and futures can now be brought to life. When these ideas came from George Lucas 40 years ago, technology was lagging behind. Now they can be turned around in a year.”

The Force Awakens is the highest grossing ,movie in US history and the third highest in the world. Disney brought the rights to Star Wars from Lucasfilm for $5.3 billion back in 2012. It has already banked $2.9 billion before DVD sales from the 2015 film.

We're already expecting a stand alone film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, staring Felicty Jones,Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn later this year with Han Solo and Boba Fett stand-alone films due in 2018 amd 2020.