Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (also known as Star Wars: Episode IX
â€" The Rise of Skywalker) is a 2019 American epic space opera film
produced, co-written, and directed by J. J. Abrams. 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] It was produced by Lucasfilm and
Abrams' production company Bad Robot Productions and was distributed
by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film's ensemble cast
includes Carrie Fisher,[b] Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley,
John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall
Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong'o, Keri Russell, Joonas
Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, Ian McDiarmid, and Billy Dee Williams.The
Rise of Skywalker follows Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron as they lead the
Resistance's final stand against Supreme Leader Kylo Ren and the First
Order, who are now aided by the return of the deceased galactic
emperor, Palpatine. Following initial reports that The Last Jedi
director Rian Johnson would write the script for Episode IX, in August
2015, Colin Trevorrow was hired to direct and to write a script with
his collaborator Derek Connolly; both ultimately retain story credit
with Abrams and Chris Terrio. In September 2017, Trevorrow left the
project following creative differences with producer Kathleen Kennedy,
and Abrams returned as director. Principal photography began in August
2018 at Pinewood Studios in England and wrapped in February 2019.
Post-production was completed on November 24, 2019. With an estimated
budget of $275 million, it is one of the most expensive films ever
made.The film had its world premiere in Los Angeles on December 16,
2019, and was theatrically released in the United States on December
20, 2019. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the
acting, action sequences, musical score, and visual effects, but
criticized the story, pacing, and perceived departures from the plot
and themes of The Last Jedi. It grossed over $1.074 billion worldwide,
becoming the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2019 and although it was
the lowest-grossing installment of the trilogy it still turned a
profit of $300 million. The film received three nominations at the
92nd Academy Awards (Best Original Score, Best Visual Effects, and
Best Sound Editing) as well as three at the 73rd British Academy Film
Awards (also Best Special Visual Effects, Best Original Music, and
Best Sound).
â€" The Rise of Skywalker) is a 2019 American epic space opera film
produced, co-written, and directed by J. J. Abrams. 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] It was produced by Lucasfilm and
Abrams' production company Bad Robot Productions and was distributed
by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film's ensemble cast
includes Carrie Fisher,[b] Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley,
John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall
Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong'o, Keri Russell, Joonas
Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, Ian McDiarmid, and Billy Dee Williams.The
Rise of Skywalker follows Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron as they lead the
Resistance's final stand against Supreme Leader Kylo Ren and the First
Order, who are now aided by the return of the deceased galactic
emperor, Palpatine. Following initial reports that The Last Jedi
director Rian Johnson would write the script for Episode IX, in August
2015, Colin Trevorrow was hired to direct and to write a script with
his collaborator Derek Connolly; both ultimately retain story credit
with Abrams and Chris Terrio. In September 2017, Trevorrow left the
project following creative differences with producer Kathleen Kennedy,
and Abrams returned as director. Principal photography began in August
2018 at Pinewood Studios in England and wrapped in February 2019.
Post-production was completed on November 24, 2019. With an estimated
budget of $275 million, it is one of the most expensive films ever
made.The film had its world premiere in Los Angeles on December 16,
2019, and was theatrically released in the United States on December
20, 2019. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the
acting, action sequences, musical score, and visual effects, but
criticized the story, pacing, and perceived departures from the plot
and themes of The Last Jedi. It grossed over $1.074 billion worldwide,
becoming the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2019 and although it was
the lowest-grossing installment of the trilogy it still turned a
profit of $300 million. The film received three nominations at the
92nd Academy Awards (Best Original Score, Best Visual Effects, and
Best Sound Editing) as well as three at the 73rd British Academy Film
Awards (also Best Special Visual Effects, Best Original Music, and
Best Sound).
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