Star Wars: ‘10 more films’ in pipeline as JJ Abrams hints at ‘really cool things’ to come

Epic franchise: As many as 10 more Star Wars films are in the pipeline
Jennifer Ruby7 March 2016
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Disney could be planning as many as 10 more Star Wars films following the success of The Force Awakens.

While three more films are currently in production, it seems that the studio have already made plans for another trilogy and more spin-offs.

Episode VII director JJ Abrams told The Sun: “There are some really cool things being discussed. It is very exciting to see how it is being put together.”

A source added: “The success of The Force Awakens has given executives much to think about.

“So many characters’ back-stories and futures can now be brought to life. When these ideas came from George Lucas 40 years ago, technology was lagging behind. Now they can be turned around in a year.”

The Force Awakens stars John Boyega and Daisy Ridley are currently filming follow-up Episode VIII, which will be released in 2017, while spin-off Rogue One will hit screesn this December.

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Episode IX is expected to be released the following year, while the Han Solo origin film will hit cinemas the same year.

Speaking about Episode XIII, Boyega recently told Vogue: “We’re just starting work on ‘Star Wars VIII,’ the next film, so I’m back to keeping secrets again.

“It’s great. Much darker, but we’re very excited.”

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