Star Wars: Episode VIII - 16 Biggest Rumours You Need To Know (July 2nd)

15. The Title

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Thanks to a leaked snippet of footage posted on Reddit, a major rumour emerged that the next Episode will be called Fall Of The Resistance, rather than the other hotly pushed possibility Echoes Of The Dark Side.

The leak suggested that the title will be revealed at Star Wars Celebration Europe.

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Given the age old Star Wars rhyme theory, it would stand to reason that the second in this trilogy would be a major downer for the Resistance, and that title would certainly fit.

Plus, it is seemingly corroberated by a number of other narrative rumours, which all seem to suggest that the First Order are going to be in the ascendancy.

On the other hand, Pablo Hidalgo pretty much blew the rumour out of the water, as soon as it arrived:

So maybe don't get your hopes up too high.

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