Who directed Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?
J.J. Abrams directed the film after taking over from Colin Trevorrow in September 2017. He co-wrote the script with Chris Terrio following discussions with George Lucas.
Questions about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker released to theaters?
Disney announced the release date for the 24th of May 2019 in late April 2017. Principal photography wrapped on the 15th of February 2019 before reshoots occurred later that year.
How did Carrie Fisher appear in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?
Carrie Fisher appears through unused footage from The Force Awakens without digital generation of her performance. Her brother Todd Fisher revealed she would be the big payoff in the final film as Leia Organa.
What is the worldwide box office total for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?
The film grossed $1.077 billion worldwide making it the seventh highest-grossing film of 2019. It crossed the $1 billion mark at the box office on the 14th of January 2020.
Who composed the music for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?
John Williams returned to compose and conduct the score which included about 35 minutes of his expected 135 minutes of music. He stated this was the last Star Wars film he would compose the score for though he later returned for Obi-Wan Kenobi.