Though rumors have been swiring since pre-production officially began on the seventh installment of the popular 'Star Wars' franchise, Walt Disney has now made it official: LucasFilm's highly anticipated film will hit theaters on December 18, 2015.
"We’re very excited to share the official 2015 release date for Star Wars: Episode VII, where it will not only anchor the popular holiday filmgoing season but also ensure our extraordinary filmmaking team has the time needed to deliver a sensational picture,” said Alan Horn, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios.
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