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What is old is new again. Ever since we heard that distinct laughter at the end of the trailer for ​Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker,​ we've been stunned by the fact that Emperor Palpatine, AKA Darth Sidious, is returning for the conclusion of the Skywalker Saga. How did this happen?

Ridley about Rey's journey through Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with out sister publication Total Film

Here's everything we know so far about the plot, cast and release date of the next Star Wars sequel, The Rise of Skywalker.

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The first footage from Star Wars: Episode IX was finally revealed at Star Wars Celebration 2019, and we also finally got the title: The Rise of Skywalker. As straightforward as much of the trailer seems to be, we also know that this is a J.J. Abrams film, and J.J. Abrams loves to preserve mystery.

What could it be?!?

Pro tip: Cut back on the blue or green milk consumption before taking your seat.

Directed by J.J. Abrams. With Billie Lourd, Lupita Nyong'o, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver. The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more in the final chapter of the Skywalker saga.

'The Rise of Skywalker' isn't the end for 'Star Wars' movies, but it is being sold as the end for this series of 'Star Wars' movies.

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