'Star Wars Episode VIII' Will Be Titled The Last Jedi

The title of the next chapter in the Star Wars saga has finally been revealed.

The news was announced to fans in a tweet from the official Star Wars account, which read: “It’s official. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI is the next chapter of the Skywalker saga. This December.#TheLastJedi”

It's official. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI is the next chapter of the Skywalker saga. This December. #TheLastJedi https://t.co/1vn4J3oZBq pic.twitter.com/QCk52vOuAl

— Star Wars UK (@StarWarsUK) January 23, 2017

On the official _Star Wars_ website a further [statement ](http://www.starwars.com/news/the-official-title-for-star-wars-episode-viii-revealed)read: “We have the greatest fans in this or any other galaxy. In appreciation of the fans, we wanted them to be the first to know the title of the next chapter in the Skywalker saga: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. “THE LAST JEDI is written and directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Jason McGatlin, and Tom Karnowski. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI is scheduled for release December 15, 2017." **More: [Lucasfilm Is Not Planning To Digitally Recreate Carrie Fisher In Future 'Star Wars' Movies](http://www.contactmusic.com/carrie-fisher/news/lucasfilm-is-not-planning-to-digitally-recreate-carrie-fisher-in-future-star-wars-movies_5533784)** _The Last Jedi_ follows _The Force Awakens_, which was released in December 2015, in the main _Star Wars_ narrative and spin-offs _Rogue One_ and the forthcoming Han Solo standalone film as part of the _Star Wars_ Anthology series. The film will star [Daisy Ridley](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/daisy-ridley), John Boyega, Adam Driver, [Mark Hamill](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/mark-hamill) and the late [Carrie Fisher](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/carrie-fisher), who had finished shooting her scenes before her untimely death in December. Earlier this month Disney and Lucasfilm were forced to deny reports that they were negotiating with the estate of Carrie Fisher to digital recreate the actress’ image in future _Star Wars_ movies. **More: [George Lucas' Museum Of Narrative Art To Be Built In Los Angeles](http://www.contactmusic.com/george-lucas/news/george-lucas-museum-of-narrative-art-built-los-angeles_5530744)** In a statement Lucasfilm said: “We don’t normally respond to fan or press speculation, but there is a rumour circulating that we would like to address. We want to assure our fans that Lucasfilm has no plans to digitally recreate Carrie Fisher’s performance as Princess or General Leia Organa. “Carrie Fisher was, is, and always will be a part of the Lucasfilm family. She was our princess, our general, and more importantly, our friend. We are still hurting from her loss,” the statement continued. “We cherish her memory and legacy as Princess Leia, and will always strive to honour everything she gave to Star Wars.”