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Disney sets May 2019 release date for new ‘Star Wars’ film

Apr 25, 2017 | 11:45 AM

LOS ANGELES — “Star Wars: Episode IX” is coming to theatres on May 24, 2019.

The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday announced the summer date for the Colin Trevorrow-directed “Star Wars,” as well as release dates for “Indiana Jones” and the live-action “Lion King.”

The fifth “Indiana Jones” film is set to arrive in theatres on July 10, 2020, with Steven Spielberg returning as director along with star Harrison Ford.

Director Jon Favreau’s live-action “Lion King” is expected debut on July 19, 2019.