Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker

Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker

Year: 2019

Runtime: 142 min

Language: English

Director: J.J. Abrams

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As Palpatine's sinister presence resurfaces, the galaxy teeters on the brink of tyranny. With time running out, Finn and Poe spearhead a desperate bid to thwart the First Order's imperial ambitions, while Rey prepares for a fateful showdown with Kylo Ren.

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Timeline – Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
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1

Mysterious Broadcast

The story opens with an ominous crawl that reveals a mysterious broadcast echoing across the galaxy. This transmission, originating from the late Emperor Palpatine, prompts immediate concern among the galaxy's inhabitants.

2

Leia's Investigation

In response to the unsettling news, General Leia Organa dispatches agents to probe the source of the broadcast. This sets off a chain of events that will change the landscape of power in the galaxy.

3

Kylo Ren's Quest

Kylo Ren, now the Supreme Leader of the First Order, embarks on a relentless quest to locate Emperor Palpatine. His journey leads him to the volcanic planet Mustafar, where he discovers an ancient Sith artifact known as the 'Wayfinder.'

Mustafar
4

Discovering Exagol

Using the Wayfinder, Kylo charts a course for Exagol, the hidden home of the Sith. There, he meets Palpatine, who reveals his manipulations of the First Order and instructs Kylo to eliminate Rey and the Jedi.

Exagol
5

Resistance Intel

Meanwhile, in the Resistance, Finn, Poe Dameron, and Chewbacca receive vital information about a mole within the First Order. This intel leads to a dramatic encounter with TIE Fighters, forcing them to escape in the Millennium Falcon.

6

Rey’s Training

On the jungle planet Ajan-Kloss, Rey continues her Jedi training under Leia's guidance. Through shared visions of the past, Rey confronts her frustrations and gains insights into her connection with previous Jedi.

Ajan-Kloss
7

Palpatine's Return

News of Emperor Palpatine's return reaches the Resistance, instilling fear and prompting urgency among its members. They realize that they must act quickly to thwart the looming threat posed by the Final Order.

8

Quest for the Wayfinder

C-3PO reveals plans to find another Wayfinder, initiating a quest that takes the Resistance to Pasaana. As they prepare to leave, poignant farewells fill the air as the team sets out on their critical mission.

Pasaana
9

Kylo Ren's Tensions

Back within the First Order, Kylo Ren holds a meeting to express his suspicion about a spy among their ranks. As the walls close in, tension builds, threatening to unravel the First Order from the inside.

10

Rey Faces Kylo

Rey confronts Kylo Ren in an epic battle, intertwining their destinies further. This confrontation leads Rey to uncover Ochi's ship and an ancient Sith dagger, pushing her quest to the next level.

11

Transformation in Kijimi

In Kijimi, the group meets Zorii Bliss, who helps them through security obstacles. However, tragedy strikes as they learn the fate of Chewbacca, leading Rey to unlock buried memories by touching the Sith dagger.

Kijimi
12

Rey’s Lineage Unveiled

As Rey grapples with her emotions, she uncovers shocking truths about her ancestry. The revelation that she is Palpatine's granddaughter complicates her journey and the choices she must make.

13

Resistance Assembly

The Resistance rallies to unite their forces for a climactic battle against the First Order. Led by Lando Calrissian, they bolster their numbers in preparation for the dark confrontation ahead.

14

Final Battle with Palpatine

In Exagol's throne room, Rey faces off against her ultimate nemesis, Palpatine. Drawing on the strength of her lineage, she boldly declares her connection to the Jedi and fights back against the dark side.

Exagol
15

Rey Skywalker

With the battle's conclusion, Rey returns to Tatooine to honor the Skywalker legacy. As she buries their lightsabers, she embraces her identity as Rey Skywalker, signaling hope for the galaxy's future.

Tatooine

Last Updated: November 16, 2024 at 16:03