When did George Lucas originally plan to film the ninth Star Wars episode?
George Lucas planned to film the ninth Star Wars episode by 2011. He wrote story treatments for all nine episodes and held twelve-page outlines for each film by late 1980.
Questions about Star Wars sequel trilogy
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why was the original Star Wars sequel trilogy canceled in September 1981?
Lucas canceled plans for the sequel trilogy after The Empire Strikes Back release due to stress from producing the first three films and pressure from his wife Marcia. He announced he had decided to make only one trilogy in September 1981.
Who directed Episode VII of the Star Wars sequel trilogy released on the 18th of December 2015?
J.J. Abrams was officially announced as director and producer of Episode VII on the 25th of January 2013. Production began in April 2014 and the film released on the 18th of December 2015.
What happened to Carrie Fisher before the release of Episode VIII on the 15th of December 2017?
Carrie Fisher died on the 27th of December 2016 having completed filming her role as Leia. Lucasfilm stated they would not digitally recreate Fisher's performance but later used unreleased footage from The Force Awakens.
How much money did the Star Wars sequel trilogy earn worldwide across all three films?
The total gross reached over $4.4 billion across three films with each film surpassing $1 billion in worldwide sales. Total worldwide earnings exceeded previous franchise totals when adjusted for inflation.