The eighth film in the series is set to be released on 26 May 2017, according to the chief executive of Walt Disney.
Disney have also revealed there will be a spin off series which will come out in December 2016. The sci-fi film, called Rogue One, will star British actress Felicity Jones.
Rogue One will be the first in a series of spin offs that, according to movie bosses will explore “the characters and events beyond the core Star Wars saga”. Sounds juicy.
The film is the first in a series of spin-offs that explore “the characters and events beyond the core Star Wars saga” a press release announcing the news revealed.
“The film starts shooting this summer in London and is due for release on December 16, 2016,” a Disney spokesperson confirmed.
Now we don't want to start wishing time away but...come on - we want* Star Wars* NOW.