Disney’s released the official teaser trailer, poster, and a batch of photos (screenshots) from the next Star Wars film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The teaser trailer, which debuted during the Star Wars Celebration Orlando, is two minutes long and the first minute features Rey (Daisy Ridley) learning more about using the Force. There are also a few quick shots of action scenes before the teaser ends with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) saying, “It’s time for the Jedi to end.”
Directed by Rian Johnson, Star Wars: The Last Jedi also stars Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, John Boyega as Finn, Lupita Nyong’o as Maz Kanata, Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux, Gwendoline Christie as Captain Phasma, and Carrie Fisher as Leia. Disney’s targeting a December 15, 2017 theatrical release.
Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.