Will Star Wars 8 and 9 be followed by yet another trilogy?

George Lucas always planned for 12 films - but not quite the way they are panning out

Snoke Star Wars

As Star Wars fans worldwide grapple with their Rogue One comedown, the focus is now turning towards the next instalment of the principal saga.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a mere appetiser to the main trilogy, the third in the series. It continues late this year with episode 8, which comes a full two years after the first instalment, The Force Awakens, stormed cinema screens.

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