In Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, J.J. Abrams delivers 142 minutes of unabashed fan service, and that applies not just to the movie’s numerous “corrections” to The Last Jedi’s more divisive developments, but also the film’s many cameos from various familiar faces and franchise favorites. And as we break down the most noteworthy figures to make an appearance, be warned that some major spoilers lie ahead.
Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that The Rise of Skywalker is easily one of the messiest Star Wars movies to date, throwing out new twists and developments at a dizzying rate as it makes a mad dash to the finish line of the Skywalker Saga.
Now that Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is in theaters, fans have quickly picked up on some clear parallels between the climax of the Sequel Trilogy finale and the similarly era-closing Avengers: Endgame. And since we’re going to be discussing these similarities right here, be warned that some major spoilers for both films lie ahead.
It’s been a less than spectacular week for The Rise of Skywalker, which is not only garnering some of the worst reviews for any Star Wars episode since the Prequel Trilogy, but has also earned the lowest CinemaScore for any live-action film in the entire franchise.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker doesn’t just bring the decades-spanning Skywalker Saga to a close, but also incorporates elements from the various other branches that the Lucasfilm franchise has spawned over the years, including the numerous animated TV shows. Nowhere is this more apparent than at a pivotal moment in the film’s climax, and as we delve into this fan-pleasing passage, be warned that some major spoilers lie ahead.
Given the mixed response to the much hyped Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, it would be an understatement to say this last week probably hasn’t gone the way Disney and Lucasfilm had hoped. In fact, as just one of many signs of the movie’s iffy reception, you may have noticed the hashtag “JJ Abrams Is Over Party” recently trending on Twitter.
The Mandalorian actor Jake Cannavale apparently isn’t too fussed if he gets invited back for Season 2, at least if his recent criticism of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is anything to by.
We’re going to be talking Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker spoilers right off the bat here, meaning that if you’ve yet to check out the supposed conclusion to the decades-spanning Skywalker Saga, then you may want to stop reading right this second.
In the midst of awards season, Disney and Marvel have officially released Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely’s final script for Avengers: Endgame, and in the screenplay’s various diversions from the theatrical cut, we can find a few fresh insights on both the film itself and the MCU in general.
Though we’re still five days away from seeing Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in theaters, it seems a tentative date for the film’s home release may have already found its way online.
