‘Star Wars: Episode 8’ Release Date & Update: ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Threatened With ‘Avatar 2’? Upcoming Films To Arrive in December 2017

Several fans are now excited to have a glimpse in the upcoming sequel of "Star Wars:  The Force Awakens." However, new reports claimed that "Star Wars" followers will have to wait a little longer as Lucasfilm and Disney announced on Tuesday that the release date of "Star Wars: Episode 8" will be pushed back in December 2017.

CNN Money reported that fans will have to spend their holidays watching the much-anticipated eighth installment of "Star Wars." Yes, you read it right. Instead of hitting theatres on May 26, 2017, "Star Wars: Episode 8" will be out for showing on Dec. 15, 2017.

Entertainment Weekly shared that "Star Wars: Episode 8" was supposed to start shooting in U.K. this month. However, with the recently-announced delay, the filming will be moved in February.

Lucasfilm revealed that the company is expecting the same rate of victory that "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has received when it hit theaters last year. With the success of the latest "Star Wars" episode, Lucasfilm is replicating the same release date for "Star Wars: Episode 8."

With this shocking move, some reports about "Star Wars: Episode 8" being pitted with "Avatar 2" has spread like wildfire. Forbes reported that the two highly-anticipated movies will be rivalling each other on December 2017 in the blockbuster arena.

The news outlet also forecasted that there is a big possibility of "Star Wars: Episode 8" losing from "Avatar" when they battle on its release dates. James Cameron's film is slated for release a week after the new "Star Wars" episode will hit theatres.

Forbes explained that the two upcoming films will be covering different markets when released. Despite being a massive hit, the news outlet forecasted "Star Wars: Episode 8" to dominate the American market while the sequel of the highest-grossing film of all time, "Avatar," is predicted to become a blockbuster hit overseas.

Whether or not these reports are true, one thing is for sure: fans will be treated with two high-quality and wonderful movies on December 2017. What can you say "Star Wars: Episode 8" being pitted with "Avatar 2"? Who do you think will dominate the blockbuster arena? Share to us your thoughts in the comment section below.