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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker 2019

Set one year after the events of The Last Jedi, the film follows the Resistance as they mount a final stand against the First Order, now backed by a resurrected Emperor Palpatine. Rey continues her training as a Jedi, struggling with her identity and a powerful Force connection to Kylo Ren. The film culminates in a massive confrontation on Exegol, the hidden Sith world, where Rey faces Palpatine and must embrace her legacy and the power of all the Jedi.🧭 Critics Critics: Mixed reviews. Many praised the performances and visual effects, but criticized the story for feeling rushed and overly reliant on fan service. Audience: More divided. Some appreciated the emotional closure; others found it incoherent or unsatisfying. Box Office: Over $1 billion worldwide, making it a commercial success.🔍 Fun Fact Carrie Fisher’s scenes were created using unused footage from The Force Awakens (2015), as she passed away in 2016.💰 Box Office Performance Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) achieved a worldwide box office gross of $1.077 billion, making it the seventh highest-grossing film of 2019 . In the United States and Canada, the film earned $515.2 million, while internationally it grossed $561.8 million. Notably, the film became the fifth Star Wars movie to surpass the $1 billion mark and was among Disney’s seven billion-dollar releases in 2019 . Despite its financial success, The Rise of Skywalker experienced a decline in box office performance compared to its predecessors, reflecting mixed critical reception and audience feedback .📺 Streaming Availability As of June 2025, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) is available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar Premium in India. The film was released on the platform on May 4, 2020, coinciding with Star Wars Day, and is part of the complete Skywalker Saga available on Disney+ Hotstar Premium. To access the film, you can subscribe to Disney+ Hotstar Premium, which offers a comprehensive library of Star Wars content, including all nine main saga films, standalone movies like Rogue One and Solo, animated series such as The Clone Wars and Rebels, and live-action series like The Mandalorian . If you're located in India, Disney+ Hotstar Premium is available at ₹299 per month or ₹1,499 per year . For viewers outside India, The Rise of Skywalker is also available on Disney+ in various other regions, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Japan. Please note that availability may vary by country due to regional licensing agreements.📝 Conclusion The Rise of Skywalker brings the nine-film Skywalker Saga to a close with an epic, visually spectacular finale that emphasizes legacy, redemption, and hope. It attempts to tie together decades of storytelling by revisiting old characters, resolving long-standing mysteries, and delivering a climactic battle between light and dark. While the film received mixed reactions—praised for its action and nostalgia, criticized for its pacing and plot choices—it undeniably marks the end of an era for Star Wars. At its core, the film reinforces the idea that who you are is defined by your choices, not your origins—culminating in Rey choosing her own path and identity. It closes the curtain on the Skywalker legacy while leaving the future of the galaxy open to new stories and heroes. Read More

• 2019
• 2 h : 22 min
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• 6.345
• PG-13