WithStar WarsCelebration kicking off on April 7, fans are expectingLucasfilmto announce Star Wars' long-awaited return to theaters.

“Disney’s next untitled Star Wars film is slotted for a December 19, 2025 release.

Damon Lindelof penned the hit dramaLostand created the award-winning seriesWatchmen.

Star Wars, Daisy Ridley as Rey

His film’s director, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, directed two episodes ofMs.

As further evidence,The Mandalorian’s Jon Favreaurecently confirmed thatStar Wars is developing post-sequel trilogy stories.

It also makesDaisy Ridley’s surprising Instagram story from Lucasfilmall the more interesting.

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