Director J.J. Abrams and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy have finally unveiled the name of the ninth film in the Star Wars Skywalker saga. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is the name of Episode IX, which is set to hit North American theatres on December 20, 2019.
Check out the film’s first official teaser below.
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— Disney (@Disney) April 12, 2019
The announcement was made during a showcase at a panel during Star Wars Celebration in Chicago.