'The Last Jedi' will be the longest 'Star Wars' movie

Image
ANI Washington D.C. [U.S.A]
Last Updated : Nov 19 2017 | 11:57 AM IST

Buckle up 'Star Wars' fans, 'The Last Jedi' is all set to be the film saga's longest adventure yet.

While speaking in a press conference, director Rian Johnson confirmed that 'The Last Jedi' will be 2 hours and 30 minutes long, making it the longest film in the space movie franchise so far, reports Contactmusic.

At 150 minutes, that runtime surpasses the previous longest film in the franchise, George Lucas' 2002 prequel 'Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones,' which clocked in at 142 minutes.

The last two films in the franchise, 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and 'Rogue One,' were 135 and 133 minutes long, respectively.

While speaking at the press conference, Johnson also added that he had total freedom in writing the movie.

"There was a real freedom in writing. It was something very organic. For me, it was like when I worked on my old movies," noted Johnson.

Helmed by Rian Johnson, 'The Last Jedi' also stars Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill, John Boyega, Oscar Issac and late Carrie Fisher in pivotal roles.

The flick is slated to release on December 15.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Nov 19 2017 | 11:41 AM IST

Next Story