STAR WARS Episode 9: The Rise Of Skywalker Official D23 Trailer Subscribe to Smasher for ALL NEW Trailers & Exclusives! ► http://bit.ly/SmasherTrailers #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker #Episode9 ────────────────── Today, Lucasfilm officially released the Star Wars 9 reel, which of course includes the tantalizing image of Rey wielding her new, double-bladed red lightsaber. Unlike the reels for Force Awakens and Last Jedi, which were essentially featurettes one might find as a Blu-ray special feature, this Star Wars 9 special look theoretically could have been another trailer. It’s cut like a traditional preview, with no behind-the-scenes interviews or glimpses to be found. About half of it consists of footage from the previous episodes in the Skywalker saga, recapping key moments before transitioning into Rise of Skywalker clips. One of the biggest takeaways is that (unsurprisingly) the scale of Star Wars 9 is massive. Imagery like the Pasaana civilization encountered by the heroes and the tease of a massive space battle immediately grab the viewer’s attention with their sheer scope. And after there was no traditional lightsaber duel in The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker looks to up the ante considerably with a final showdown between Rey and Kylo Ren. This time, the conflict takes place on water – presumably on the Death Star wreckage seen in the teaser. Undeniably, the money shot of the trailer is Rey in her black robes, wielding the red double-bladed lightsaber. Already, this has spawned a plethora of fan theories. The initial gut reaction is that Rey’s turned
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