THE FORCE RETURNS
Star Wars trailer explained – here’s a breakdown of The Rise Of Skywalker teaser
THE final trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has been released - and fans have been busy analysing it ahead of the movie hitting cinemas.
We take you through EVERYTHING you need to know about the latest teaser of Episode 9 in the incredible franchise.
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What happens in Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker trailer?
Rey's potential Skywalker connections are in focus as she continues her mastery of the Force.
“People keep telling me they know me... no one does,” she says cryptically.
The trailer opens with Rey running through an as-yet-unknown forest planet, with her lightsaber drawn.
She appears to drop something, though, that could hint at her whereabouts.
The helmet that falls to the ground looks eerily similar to those used by rebel pilots in the original trilogy.
Could we be seeing the ruins of the Battle of Yavin?
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Another shot shows an emotional embrace with Rey and Princess Leia, made all the more poignant since actress Carrie Fisher's passing.
Star Wars 9, directed by JJ Abrams, will focus on the reformation of the Resistance in the wake of major casualties against the First Order and Kylo Ren in The Last Jedi (2017).
Elsewhere in the trailer, fans are treated to high-octane lightsaber duels, as Rey comes face-to-face with Darth Vader amid the wreckage of a space ship.
Rey and Kylo destroy someone wearing Vader's helmet - could this be a Force dream of them coming together to end Darth Vader's grip over Ben Solo?
Other names to make appearances include the likes of Maz Kanata (Lupita Nyong’o), General Hux (Domhnall Gleeson), Rose Tico (Kelly Marie Tran) and Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo).
There are even some returning faces from the original films, with Billy Dee Williams reprising the role of Lando Calrissian, along with Denis Lawson who plays Wedge Antilles, Luke's rogue squadron co-founder.
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Is Mark Hamill is in Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker trailer?
Mark Hamill IS in Episode 9 - but you don't SEE him in the trailer.
The Luke Skywalker actor has confirmed that he will be back as a Force ghost in The Rise of Skywalker after his death in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
But you'll have to wait until the new film comes out to see Luke as a ghost, as he doesn't appear in the final trailer - however you do HEAR his voice.
The final shot of the trailer sees Rey looking out at something as Luke can be heard saying "the Force will be with you" and Leia adds: "Always."
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When is the Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker released in UK cinemas?
Disney have announced that Episode 9 will hit UK cinemas on December 19, 2019.
It follow on from Stars Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) and Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017).
It was previously thought it would be the longest Star Wars film ever at 2 hours and 35 minutes - HOWEVER - director JJ Abrams has said this is incorrect and the running time is in fact 2 hours and 21 minutes (give or take a minute).
The age rating is yet to be released but it is likely to be a PG or a 12.
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