Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
In the riveting conclusion of the landmark Skywalker saga, new legends will be born-and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.
- Release Date
- December 20, 2019
- Director
- J.J. Abrams
- Cast
- Daisy Ridley , John Boyega , Oscar Isaac , Adam Driver , Carrie Fisher , Mark Hamill , Anthony Daniels , Naomi Ackie
- Runtime
- 141 minutes
- Writers
- Chris Terrio , J.J. Abrams , Derek Connolly , Colin Trevorrow , George Lucas
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