J.J. Abrams-directed sci-fi fantasy film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker heads for a December 20 release in India. Also known as Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker, the film is s the third instalment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, following The Force Awakens (2015) and The Last Jedi (2017). The film is touted to be the final episode of the nine-part "Skywalker saga and hence the excitement among the Star Wars fans is already soaring. In India, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is clashing with Salman Khan's Dabangg 3 which is touted to be the widest ever Bollywood release in India. With the trailer of Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker garnering a positive response from the audiences and the early reviews from critics giving a thumbs up for the final Star Wars film already. Viewers might just want to experience the final Star Wars film on the big screen for all the right reason. Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Movie Review – Critics Say the JJ Abrams Film Falls Short of Becoming an Epic Finale. 

Star Wars films have not tasted the box-office success in India so far. Speaking about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the film is expected to get minimum screens than the previous Star Wars films, all because of the domination of the Salman Khan film competing at the box-office. Just before you plan to watch Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in the theatre near you, here is everything you need to know about the Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley Film. Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker First Reactions Suggest the Epic Finale is Filled With Elements to Get Fans Of the Franchise Immensely Emotional.

Cast

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker stars Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac in a major role. It also stars Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson and Keri Russell among others in supporting roles.

Story

After the events of The Last Jedi, the remnants of the Resistance face the First Order once again while reckoning with the past and their own inner turmoil. Meanwhile, the ancient conflict between the Jedi and the Sith reaches its climax in this final chapter of the Skywalker saga.

Trailer

Here is the Official Trailer of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Budget

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is made on an estimated budget of $250 to 300 million. Which means this Star Wars film must rake the half a billion mark at the worldwide box-office to be a super hit.

Box Office Prediction

In India, there is not much buzz of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and with a minimum screen count the Final Star Wars film would barely perform well in the Indian Circut competing with Salman Khan's Dabangg 3. LatestLY predicts Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's opening day gross in India to be somewhere around Rs 3- 3.5 crores. The film is expected to cross the double-digit mark by the end of the opening weekend.

Movie Review

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker movie review is not out yet. LatestLY will update you with its movie review. So do not forget to keep an eye on our website to catch our thoughts on the film.

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