Beginning in 2021, Star Wars and Avatar will alternate releases each year the week before Christmas.
BURBANK, Calif. — Star Wars fans, mark your calendars! Disney has updated its film slate to include release dates for three new Star Wars films and new dates for four upcoming Avatar sequels.»Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker» is scheduled to hit theaters Dec. 20,2019, bringing the Skywalker Saga to its conclusion. Starting in 2022, three new Star Wars films will be released just before Christmas every other year. The untitled films are slated for release on Dec. 16,2022, Dec. 20,2024, and Dec. 18,2026. While the Star Wars releases will occupy even years, Avatar releases will occupy the same holiday slot on odd years.
