'Star Wars: Episode IX' Teaser: The Final Saga Film Is 'The Rise Of Skywalker'

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Today at Star Wars Celebration, Kathleen Kennedy and J.J. Abrams revealed the title of the much-anticipated ninth “Star Wars” film, formerly known as “Star Wars: Episode IX.” Now, officially titled “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” the film is being billed as ” the final installment of the Skywalker saga.”

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And it has been rumored this final chapter will close the books not only on the Skywalker storyline, that has now spanned nine films, and even put an end to the story of these new characters, Rey, Poe, etc. (at least for the time being).

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Chatter says Lucasfilm will take “Star Wars” in a new direction far outside legacy of the Skywalkers for the next edition of upcoming films, though none are officially in the pipeline, outside of the movies we know “Star War: The Last Jedi” director Rian Johnson and the “Game Of Thrones” creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are currently developing.

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J.J. Abrams returns to direct “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and he co-wrote the screenplay with Oscar-winning screenwriter Chris Terrio (“Argo,” “Batman V. Superman“).

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As already reported, the role of Leia Organa will once again be played by Carrie Fisher, using previously unreleased footage shot for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” and the cast has been promising an elegant ending for her character.

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Also returning to the franchise is Billy Dee Williams, who will reprise his role as Lando Calrissian. Newcomers to “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” include Naomi Ackie, Keri Russell (“The Americans“) and Richard E. Grant who was nominated for an Oscar for his celebrated supporting turn in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” Nothing is known about their parts, but Grant semi-recently revealed that he is not playing an older version of Grand Admiral Thrawn, an old character from the books who was recently re-entered into the official cannon via ‘Rebels,’ as rumored.

Returning to the saga is Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, and Billie Lourd, who will be joined by veteran actors Mark Hamill and Anthony Daniels. Composer John Williams returns too, but this is said to be his farewell to “Star Wars” after this (minus theme parks).

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is due December 20.

Here’s some images shown in the Star Wars Celebration panel that were not shown in the trailer.