Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (also known as Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker) is a 2019 American epic space opera film produced, co-written, and directed by J. J. Abrams. Produced by Lucasfilm and Abrams’ production company Bad Robot Productions, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the third installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, following The Force Awakens (2015) and The Last Jedi (2017), and the final episode of the nine-part “Skywalker saga“.[a] Its ensemble cast includes Carrie Fisher,[b] Mark HamillAdam DriverDaisy RidleyJohn BoyegaOscar IsaacAnthony DanielsNaomi AckieDomhnall GleesonRichard E. GrantLupita Nyong’oKeri RussellJoonas SuotamoKelly Marie TranIan McDiarmid, and Billy Dee WilliamsThe Rise of Skywalker follows ReyFinn, and Poe Dameron as they lead the Resistance‘s final stand against Supreme Leader Kylo Ren and the First Order, who are aided by the return of the deceased Galactic EmperorPalpatine.