Everyone still refers to it as "Star Wars Episode 8", but it looks like the film's real title will be a lot cooler than that. Could the sequel to "The Force Awakens" be called "Forces of Destiny"? And why has the title been leaked just a few days before the premiere of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"?
Fans will still need to wait another year for "Star Wars Episode 8" and updates have certainly been slow due to the upcoming release of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story". Nevertheless, some truly investigative folks have discovered that Lucasfilm has filed a trademark on several awesome items under the title "Star Wars: Forces of Destiny".
'Star Wars Episode 8' Final Title Set As 'Star Wars: Forces Of Destiny'? Sequel's Title Leak Distracts Fans From 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'?
According to AVS Forum, Lucasfilm and Disney has submitted a trademark file to the European Union Intellectual Property Office. There are thousands of possible "Star Wars Episode 8" items included, but that's not the most awesome part of the discovery. It's the fact that all these items are set to be registered under the title "Star Wars: Forces of Destiny".
It certainly makes sense that Lucasfilm and Disney are eager to get started on working out the merchandise for "Star Wars Episode 8" as soon as possible. Unfortunately, some fear that the title leak has distracted fans from "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story", which is ready to be released this week.
Will 'Star Wars Episode 8' Title Leak Affect 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'? 'Forces Of Destiny' Helps Sell More Tickets?
They may be set in the same universe, but "Star Wars Episode 8" and "Rogue One" are definitely two different films. Some fans believe that the "Forces of Destiny" leak could help sell more tickets for the Gareth Edwards movie since people want to whet their appetite for more "Star Wars" flicks.
"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" will hit theaters on December 16. "Star Wars Episode 8" or "Star Wars: Forces of Destiny" is scheduled for release on December 15, 2017.
