"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" is the ninth and final installment in the main "Star Wars" saga, directed by J.J. Abrams. It was released in 2019, concluding the sequel trilogy that began with "The Force Awakens."
The film follows the Resistance's battle against the First Order as Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, continues her training in the ways of the Force. The Resistance faces a new threat, Emperor Palpatine, played by Ian McDiarmid, who has returned and seeks to reclaim control over the galaxy. Rey, along with Finn, played by John Boyega, and Poe Dameron, played by Oscar Isaac, must confront their destinies, facing challenges and revelations along the way.
"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" aimed to wrap up the Skywalker saga that began with the original trilogy. Like its predecessor, "The Last Jedi," it received mixed reviews from both critics and audiences. While some praised its action sequences and visual effects, others felt it struggled to provide a cohesive and satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. Despite the mixed reception, it marked the end of an era for the "Star Wars" franchise, at least in terms of the main episodic films.