The film was released on December 20, 2019. Footage from The Rise of Skywalker was first made public on Apat Celebration Chicago. Principal photography began in 2018, and filming wrapped in 2019. On September 12, 2017, Abrams and Terrio were announced as the new director and writers.

Colin Trevorrow was initially announced as the director and writer of the film, but he and Lucasfilm parted ways in September 2017, with Lucasfilm citing 'creative differences' over the project.

The film was first announced after The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm Ltd. Fisher, who passed away in 2016 prior to the film's production, appeared via unused footage from The Force Awakens. Grant, Lupita Nyong'o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, with Ian McDiarmid and Billy Dee Williams. The film stars Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Lucasfilm has referred to The Rise of Skywalker as the ninth and final installment of the Skywalker saga. The film, produced by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, is a continuation of 2015's The Force Awakens, which Abrams also directed and co-wrote, and 2017's The Last Jedi. It is the third and final part of the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Abrams from a script by Abrams and Chris Terrio. Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker, marketed as Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, is a 2019 film directed by J.J. The story lives forever.' ―Final trailer

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