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The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more in the final chapter of the Skywalker saga. Rey develops her Force abilities and confronts her connection to Kylo Ren, while Finn and Poe lead the charge against the encroaching darkness. New allies emerge and old wounds are revisited as the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker received mixed to negative reviews from critics, although it was a box office success. Many praised the performances and visual effects, but criticized the convoluted plot, pacing, and perceived retcons of previous installments. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the conclusion to the saga and others feeling disappointed by its execution.

• Praised for its ambition and visual spectacle, but criticized for its disjointed narrative and reliance on fan service.

• A divisive conclusion that attempts to wrap up a sprawling saga, often at the expense of character development and logical progression.

• While visually impressive, the film struggles with pacing and fails to satisfyingly resolve many of the established plot threads.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an entertaining, albeit flawed, conclusion to the Star Wars saga. Many appreciated the action sequences and the emotional moments between characters, while others expressed disappointment with the plot's predictability and narrative choices.

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Score.

The planet Pasaana, featured prominently in the film, was filmed on the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan, the same location used for other desert planets in the Star Wars franchise, such as Jakku in 'The Force Awakens'.