Star Wars: The Last Jedi HD Theme Star Wars: The Last Jedi (also known as Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi[4]) is an upcoming American epic space opera film written and directed by Rian Johnson. It is the second installment in the Star Wars sequel trilogy following Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). The film is produced by Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Studios, will be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, and stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, and Andy Serkis in returning roles. New cast members include Benicio del Toro, Laura Dern, and Kelly Marie Tran in unconfirmed roles. It was Fisher's final film role before her death in December 2016. The story resumes immediately after the events of The Force Awakens.