Star Wars 8 is set for May 26, 2017
Rogue One is the first Star War stand alone movie. Rogue One will explores the characters and events beyond the core Star Wars saga. Rogue One will be directed by Gareth Edwards (Monsters, Godzilla) and written by Oscar nominee Chris Weitz (Cinderella, About a Boy, Antz). Rogue One is set for December 16, 2016. This movie will probably feature the rebel X-wing fighter squadrons.
There are reports that the concept art looks like soldiers with Halo exoskeleton armor.
Disney plans to give us a new Star Wars movie every year between now and 2019.
SOURCES – Box Office Mojo, Star Wars.com, Guardian UK

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