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6.2 / 10(11,215 votes)IMDbPG-1320192h 22m$1.07B Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

“The saga concludes.”

Synopsis

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Streaming Window: 88 Days
World Premiere

Los Angeles

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

December 20, 2019

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

March 17, 2020

VOD & Digital Platforms

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.19x ROI)

Production Budget

$489.9M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.07B

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.19x

+$584.2M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $489.9MWorldwide: $1.07B

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
J.J. Abrams
Screenplay & Story
Chris Terrio, J.J. Abrams
Original Score
John Williams, Cedric Baravaglio
Original Title
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 22m
Production Budget
$489.9M
Worldwide Gross
$1.07B
Production Studios
Lucasfilm Ltd., Bad Robot

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

J.J. Abrams

Screenplay & Story

Chris Terrio, J.J. Abrams, George Lucas, Derek Connolly, Colin Trevorrow

Original Score & Music

John Williams, Cedric Baravaglio

Director of Photography

Dan Mindel, John Marzano, David B. Nowell, Andrew Rowlands

Film Editing

Maryann Brandon, Stefan Grube

Producers

J.J. Abrams, Michelle Rejwan, Callum Greene, Tommy Gormley, Kathleen Kennedy

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:George Lucas

Department Leadership Roster

Marc Mailley

Marc Mailley

Stunt Coordinator

J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams

Producer

Michelle Rejwan

Michelle Rejwan

Producer

Michael Kaplan

Michael Kaplan

Costume Design

Maryann Brandon

Maryann Brandon

Editor

John Williams

John Williams

Original Music Composer

Dan Mindel

Dan Mindel

Director of Photography

Stefan Grube

Stefan Grube

Editor

Kevin Jenkins

Production Design

Kathleen Kennedy

Kathleen Kennedy

Producer

Rick Carter

Rick Carter

Production Design

Roger Guyett

Roger Guyett

Visual Effects Supervisor

Patrick Tubach

Patrick Tubach

Visual Effects Supervisor

J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams

Director

Chris Terrio

Chris Terrio

Screenplay

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Final TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-22

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M
Germany (FSK)12
France (CNC)12
United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker about?

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.

Who directed Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was directed by J.J. Abrams.

Who stars in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?

The principal cast of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker includes Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega.

When was Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker released and how long is it?

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.

What was the box office and production budget of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker had a reported production budget of $489.9M and grossed $1.07B at the worldwide box office (2.19 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was composed by John Williams, Cedric Baravaglio.

Is Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker based on a book or true story?

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "George Lucas".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker holds official age classifications: AU: M; DE: 12; FR: 12; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).