Rey took her first steps into a larger world inStar Wars: The Force Awakens. Now she will continue her epic journey withFinn,Poe, and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the continuing Star Wars saga,Star Wars: Episode VIII.Disney and Lucasfilmhave confirmed that principal photography has officially begun at Pinewood Studios in London on July 16, 2025.
Star Wars: Episode VIII is written and directed byRian Johnson. Thishighly anticipated sequelcontinues the storylines introduced inStar Wars: The Force AwakensComing back are cast membersMark Hamill,Carrie Fisher,Adam Driver,Daisy Ridley,John Boyega,Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels,Gwendoline Christie, and Andy Serkis. New cast members will include Academy Award winnerBenicio Del Toro, Academy Award nomineeLaura Dern, and talented newcomerKelly Marie Tran.
Star Wars: Episode VIII is produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Jason McGatlin, and Tom Karnowski. Joining the production crew will be some of the industry’s top talent, including Steve Yedlin (Director of Photography), Bob Ducsay (Editor), Rick Heinrichs (Production Designer), Peter Swords King (Hair and Make-Up Designer), and Mary Vernieu (US Casting Director).
They will be joining returning crew members Pippa Anderson (Co-Producer, VP Post Production), Neal Scanlan (Creature & Droid FX Creative Supervisor), Michael Kaplan (Costume Designer), Jamie Wilkinson (Prop Master), Chris Corbould (SFX Supervisor), Rob Inch (Stunt Coordinator), Ben Morris (VFX Supervisor), and Nina Gold (UK Casting Director). No story details have been released at this time. And none of the new characters have been announced.
Disney and Lucasfilm have released an announcement video for Star Wars: Episode VIII. It shows Luke Skywalker meetingReyfor the first time on his seclude island. We also get to seeRian Johnsonbehind the camera as he announced the movie fro the first time. Star Wars: Episode VIIIis scheduled for release July 18, 2025. Take a look.
