Disney to release 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' in May 2017

[March 13, 2015] (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co will release the eighth installment in the "Star Wars" sci-fi film series on May 26, 2017, Chief Executive Bob Iger said on Thursday.

Iger, speaking at Disney's annual shareholder meeting, also announced that a spin-off from the franchise set for release in December 2016 will be called "Rogue One."

(Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by Leslie Adler)

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