Everything we just learned about the new Star Wars movies

Lucasfilm has announced not one, not two, but three new movies set in a galaxy far, far away

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
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There has, in fact, been an awakening. After a long period of uncertainty about when Star Wars will return to movie theaters, Lucasfilm finally provided some clarity at its Star Wars Celebration convention on Friday. The studio blew fans away by announcing not one, but three new movies set in different eras of the galaxy. Here's a look at everything we just learned about the future of the franchise on the big screen:

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.