R2D2 and C3PO may need some rust remover.
Disney boss Bob Iger revealed on Tuesday that “Star Wars: Episode VII,” the next chapter in the classic film saga, will be set 30 years after “Return of the Jedi” — part six of the eventual nine-part series.
Principal photography on the much-anticipated movie would begin in May at London’s Pinewood Studios, Lucasfilm confirmed.
Producers have yet to say if viewers will see the return of Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill.
The movie, set for a 2015 release, is expected to give Disney bigger leverage over what percentage of the typical 50/50 box office revenue split with cinema operators it can command.
The “Star Wars” reboot, directed by J.J. Abrams, is part of a new era for Lucasfilm — acquired by Disney for $4 billion in October 2012.
Iger, speaking at the Mouse House’s annual shareholders meeting, also announced a third “Cars” movie is moving forward, as is a second “Incredibles” movie.
Disney, like other studios, is sticking with less risky sequels.
There was no word on whether there’ll be any more “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
The meeting, in Portland, Ore., saw the confirmation of Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter and Square, as a Disney board member.
In other developments:
• Disney, in a regulatory filing prior to the meeting, said its board would have to provide annual written explanations of why the chairman and CEO role should be held by the same person.
Iger has held the dual roles since 2012.
In making the move, Disney headed off a fight over proposals to give more shareholders say in electing directors .
Iger is expected to retire in July 2016. Big shareholders want the roles split and an independent chairman.
The Disney board, wanting to see a wider range of candidates than parks boss Thomas Staggs and Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo, who are believed to be in a bake-off for the top slot, has asked to see additional candidates, The Post reported.
Among the names mentioned as part of that longer list is Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, The Post reported, saying she has had talks on that subject with Iger.
• Shareholders voted in favor of management compensation packages, with 80 percent agreeing to Iger’s pay packet versus 60 percent in 2012.
Disney shares rose 0.7 percent Tuesday, to close at $81.99.