Disney released the final trailer for their highly-anticipated Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker during halftime of Monday Night Football on ESPN, while tickets went on sale for the first time.
The trailer (via Star Wars YouTube) represents the final footage to be showcased before The Rise of Skywalker hits theaters around the world on December 19, with another cryptic tease of Palpatine’s (Ian McDiarmid) return, along with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), who was killed in Star Wars: The Last Jedi but is likely returning as a ‘Force ghost’ to help Rey on her journey.
The trailer teased even more of the epic showdown between the Force-sensitive Rey (Daisy Ridley), who was seen apparently shifting to the Dark Side in the last trailer sporting a black hood and a dual lightsaber, and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), who has been trying to follow in the villainous Darth Vader’s footsteps.
Final trailer: Disney released the final trailer for their highly-anticipated Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker during halftime of Monday Night Football on ESPN, while tickets went on sale for the first time
Showdown: The trailer teased even more of the epic showdown between the Force-sensitive Rey (Daisy Ridley), who was seen apparently shifting to the Dark Side in the last trailer sporting a black hood and a dual lightsaber, and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), who has been trying to follow in the villainous Darth Vader’s footsteps
The special preview that debuted at D23 in August revealed that Palpatine has returned in some way shape or form, after being killed in the 1983 classic Star Wars: Episode VI – The Return of the Jedi.
After hearing his unmistakable laugh in that trailer, his voice is heard again in the final trailer, hinting that Rey and Kylo Ren (or “Reylo” as they’re known) coming together, may be what has brought him back.
‘Long have I waited, and now your coming together is your undoing,’ Palpatine says in the new trailer.
Palpatine: The special preview that debuted at D23 in August revealed that Palpatine has returned in some way shape or form, after being killed in the 1983 classic Star Wars: Episode VI – The Return of the Jedi
The trailer begins with Rey undergoing more training, running through the jungle with a lightsaber while dropping her helmet.
She’s seen making great leaps in the jungle and again in the ruins of a massive ship, while Finn (John Boyega) is heard saying ‘the Force brought us together.’
Helmet: The trailer begins with Rey undergoing more training, running through the jungle with a lightsaber while dropping her helmet
Finn is seen looking through a pair of binoculars, possibly looking for Rey, before the action shifts to a Resistance base where fighters are gathered around Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams).
We get a small glimpse of Rose Tico (Kelly Marie Tran), along with Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) and Finn, with Poe stating, ‘We are not alone. Good people will fight if we lead them.’
Rey is also seen standing alone on the wreckage of a ship in the middle of a storm with crashing waves, stating, ‘People keep telling me they know me, no one does,’ before Kylo Ren arrives to meet her, stating, ‘I do.’
Finn and Lando: Finn is seen looking through a pair of binoculars, possibly looking for Rey, before the action shifts to a Resistance base where fighters are gathered around Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams)
Poe: We get a small glimpse of Rose Tico (Kelly Marie Tran), along with Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) and Finn, with Poe stating, ‘We are not alone. Good people will fight if we lead them’
Reylo: Rey is also seen standing alone on the wreckage of a ship in the middle of a storm with crashing waves, stating, ‘People keep telling me they know me, no one does,’ before Kylo Ren arrives to meet her, stating, ‘I do’
Disney also unveiled on StarWars.com the numerous giveaways and special offers available to fans who attend opening night screenings on December 19.
All guests who attend the following events will receive a special ‘Opening Night’ commemorative pin plus a special concession offer.
Those who attend the Star Wars Marathon events, with all nine films, receiving an exclusive blanket.
Giveaways: Disney also unveiled on StarWars.com the numerous giveaways and special offers available to fans who attend opening night screenings on December 19
IMAX has unveiled Star Wars Sundays at AMC Theatres, with fans who purchase a Sunday ticket to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (between December 22 and January 12) receiving an exclusive print from artist Dan Mumford.
There will be four prints released during the four-week promotion, while supplies last, the first of which can be seen below, featuring a rendition of Rey and Kylo Ren’s epic battle.
Regal Cinemas is also launching Star Wars Saturdays, a three week promotion on every Saturday from December 21 through January 3.
Star Wars Sunday: IMAX has unveiled Star Wars Sundays at AMC Theatres, with fans who purchase a Sunday ticket to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (between December 22 and January 12) receiving an exclusive print from artist Dan Mumford
The first 500 fans who purchase Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker tickets in IMAX at Regal Cinemas will receive an exclusive collectible ticket designed by Tom Whalen, with a new ticket each week in the three-week promotion.
Fans who buy tickets at Alamo Drafthouse locations can also purchase exclusive merchandise as well, with a ‘light side’ and ‘dark side’ Mondo pint glasses designed by Cesar Romero ($11 each) and a Birth.Movies.Death Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker special issue ($11).
Those who purchase their Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker tickets through the Atom Tickets website or app will also be able to purchase an exclusive, framed collector’s ticket ($10 with ticket purchase) for a limited time.
Collectible: The first 500 fans who purchase Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker tickets in IMAX at Regal Cinemas will receive an exclusive collectible ticket designed by Tom Whalen, with a new ticket each week in the three-week promotion
Merch: Fans who buy tickets at Alamo Drafthouse locations can also purchase exclusive merchandise as well, with a ‘light side’ and ‘dark side’ Mondo pint glasses designed by Cesar Romero ($11 each) and a Birth.Movies.Death Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker special issue ($11)
Framed ticket: Those who purchase their Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker tickets through the Atom Tickets website or app will also be able to purchase an exclusive, framed collector’s ticket ($10 with ticket purchase) for a limited time
J.J. Abrams, who directed 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, directs Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker from a script he co-wrote with Chris Terrio (Argo, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice).
The cast also includes returning stars Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, John Boyega as Finn, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux, with others returning from the original Star Wars trilogy such as Billy Dee Williams’ Lando Calrissian, Ian McDiarmind’s Palpatine and Anthony Daniels’ C-3PO, plus new characters such as Keri Russell’s Zorii Bliss and Naomi Ackie’s Jannah.
After its Thursday opening night screenings on December 19, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will open nationwide on December 20, going up against 20th Century Fox’s Bombshell and Universal’s Cats.
Director: J.J. Abrams, who directed 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, directs Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker from a script he co-wrote with Chris Terrio (Argo, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice)
Return: The cast also includes returning stars Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, John Boyega as Finn, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux, with others returning from the original Star Wars trilogy such as Billy Dee Williams’ Lando Calrissian, Ian McDiarmind’s Palpatine and Anthony Daniels’ C-3PO, plus new characters such as Keri Russell’s Zorii Bliss and Naomi Ackie’s Jannah
Release: After its Thursday opening night screenings on December 19, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will open nationwide on December 20, going up against 20th Century Fox’s Bombshell and Universal’s Cats