Source: Star Wars

LucasFilm and Disney have announced the new era of Star Wars, The High Republic. The new film will be set 200 years before the first prequel The Phantom Menace.

"Star Wars: The High Republic features the Jedi as we've always wanted to see them — as true guardians of peace and justice. This is a hopeful, optimistic time, when the Jedi and the Galactic Republic are at their height. But of course, into this glorious new era something wicked this way comes," says Lucasfilm publishing creative director Michael Siglain. "This initiative will give readers young and old a new corner of the galaxy to explore through rich, meaningful stories. Plus, readers will learn what scares the Jedi."

Watch the official announcement trailer above.