Over at Variety, there's a new article called Disney Dates New ‘Star Wars’ Movie, Shifts ‘Deadpool 3’ and Entire Marvel Slate, Delays ‘Avatar’ Sequels Through 2031. That new date for Star Wars? December 18, 2026 and also May 22, 2026. Those of you who are fond of counting will realize that's two movies in one calendar year, a feat that has been attempted a few times but hasn't come to pass as of yet. (For those keeping track at home, The Last Jedi and Solo: A Star Wars Story were released months apart in 2017 and 2018, respectively, and Rogue One was delayed from a May 2015 date.)

It's worth noting the article doesn't specify what these movies are, or who is making them. Given the time frame and the stumbles we've seen for new Star Wars movies since the 2019 release of The Rise of Skywalker, I wouldn't necessarily bet that both of those dates will hold.  But, at least it gives plenty of time for licensors to make stuff if the design departments are going to be working on them any time soon.

It's also worth noting that in addition to the WGA striking, the writers may be joined by the actors in a SAG strike next month.  It's possible absolutely none of the dates in this article will hold.