Star Wars: Episode VIII is being put together in an editing bay far, far away, after director Rian Johnson confirmed that the movie has entered the post-production stage.

The filmmaker announced the news on Instagram, posting an image with the caption: "Day One!"

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It's the latest snap from Johnson, who's been teasing us with shots from the set over the last year.

Filming on the movie wrapped in July, and Britain's Got Talent finalists Boogie Storm and Ellie Goulding celebrated with the cast at the official wrap party.

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Star Wars: Episode 8's original May 26, 2017 release date was previously moved back to December 2017.

As a result, fans still have AGES to wait until the film comes out, and it looks like they've been spending most of their time speculating about Rey's mysterious backstory and the origins of Supreme Leader Snoke.

Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Andy Serkis, Benicio del Toro, Laura Dern and Kelly Marie Tran will all star in the sequel.

Bottom actor Adrian Edmondson(!) is also thought to be appearing in the film.

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Star Wars: Episode 8 will be released on December 15, 2017.

In sadder news, Mark Hamill led the tributes to R2-D2 actor and Star Wars legend Kenny Baker, who has died at the age of 83.