Star Wars Celebration Day wouldn’t be complete without something to make the fans drool over and they got that in spades with the first teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX and the reveal of its official title.
Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker is the official title of the conclusion of the new Star Wars trilogy and it was unveiled by Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy and director, J.J. Abrams to a packed and highly energetic crowd at Star Wars Celebration in Chicago.
One thing that was confirmed, however, is that Episode IX does not pick up immediately after the events of Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, and unfolds an unspecified period of time after the climactic events of the prior film. The panel also featured a variety of first-looks at some of the characters appearing in the film, including new addition Jannah, portrayed by Naomi Ackie.
Among the guests in attendance at the panel and helping to introduce the trailer were director JJ Abrams and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, as well as original franchise veterans Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) and Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian). Modern trilogy stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Joonas Suotamo, and Ackie.
