The latest Star Wars movie, Episode IX: Rise of Skywalker, dropped early this year, after its digital release was brought forward due to the coronavirus lockdown. It's now come to the Disney Plus streaming service, which means it's easier than ever to stream the new Star Wars movie. Let's get to it - here's how to watch Rise of Skywalker online today.
Released: 2019
Director: J.J. Abrams
Cast (credits order): Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar Issac
Rating (US/UK): PG-13 / 12A
Watch now: Disney Plus (opens in new tab)
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't already watched the first two movies in the Star Wars sequel trilogy - The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi - then some serious spoilers lurk below. Scroll past this section for a completely spoiler-free global guide to watching Rise of Skywalker online.
Of course, there are numerous theories on the best way to watch Star Wars movies in order, but for most people Rise of Skywalker represents the last film in the iconic franchise.
It kicks-off with the news (as heavily suggested by its trailers) that Emperor Palpatine is still alive. Finn (John Boyega) and Poe (Oscar Issac) subsequently lead the Resistance as it looks to stop the First Order and Palpatine from establishing a new Empire, while the emotional heartbeat and turning point of the film lies in the dramatic showdown between Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Kylo Ren/Ben Solo (Adam Driver).
Released in 2019 and directed by J.J. Abrams, the final Star Wars movie was a $1bn smash hit at the box office - and having been made available for on-demand streaming early due to the coronavirus pandemic, it's now landed on Disney Plus (opens in new tab), where it sits alongside the rest of the Star Wars catalogue.
Thinking of checking out Disney Plus? It's well worth it (opens in new tab)and will allow you to watch Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker online, among its heaps of great content.
How to watch Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker online
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