When you're at the controls of a giant franchise, you can't please everybody — and this seems to go double for Star Wars fans. Disney CEO Bob Iger took a philosophical approach to fans' dissatisfaction with the sequel trilogy at the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker premiere.
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With the ninth installment in the Skywalker Saga having wrapped up and our heroes having walked into the twin sunsets, there's only one more thing for us to do — try and wrap our heads around everything that went down in the ending.
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Writer-director J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker wraps up the 40-plus-year-long Skywalker saga that began in 1977 with A New Hope, but does the film itself end with an after-credits treat? We've got the answer.
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Beyond the sound-barrier-busting, high-octane excitement of the new Top Gun: Maverick trailer, the most impactful moments of the footage harken back to the past and foreshadow repetitions of its tragedies in the present. Here are two moments in the trailer that mean more than you think.
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Think you've seen all the best lightsaber talent in the galaxy far, far away? Well, think again. Nick Gillard, the stunt coordinator for the Star Wars prequel trilogy, recently revealed that George Lucas cut from Revenge of the Sith the biggest and best lightsaber battle in Star Wars history.
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This sequel is packed with action and jokes, with plenty to keep even the child with the shortest attention span happy. There's also plenty of stuff to keep older viewers engaged... and asking questions. Here are some things that only adult moviegoers will enjoy (or spot) in Jumanji: The Next Level.
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Another day, another new hotbed of speculation bubbling up before Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker emerges in theaters. The most recent TV spot for The Rise of Skywalker features a certain character holding a mysterious object that many Star Wars fans are considering a spoiler for the film's plot.
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In the Star Wars universe, bigger is better — and in terms of sheer power, these hulking monstrosities can't be beat. A blaster might be a good defense against a stormtrooper, but these superweapons can topple armies and destroy entire planets.
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If it's been a while since you've seen the first two Jumanji films, or if you've never understood how Jumanji works, we've got you covered. We've gathered together everything you need to know before you see Jumanji: The Next Level, including past events, new characters, and the rules of the game.
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In the Star Wars universe, R2-D2, C-3PO, and BB-8 are considered to be mere machines — yet somehow, they have won the hearts and minds of fans the world over. Logically, the concern we feel for them only makes sense if we acknowledge them as sentient beings — but wouldn't that make them slaves?
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Will Brie Larson follow Kevin Feige from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a galaxy far, far away? Feige is said to have a "major actor" in mind for a specific role in his Star Wars film, and Larson's fans have taken to Twitter to lay out their evidence that she's the one he has in his sights.
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In what would've been a security breach on the level of those Death Star plans falling into the hands of the Rebels, it seems that a legit screenplay from J.J. Abrams' Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker almost made it out into the world over a month before the film's release.
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The white lightsaber has only one canonical user, and it has its own history-shifting lore accompanying it. Like all of the myriad colors of that most elegant of weapons, though, the white lightsaber isn't just a stylistic choice. Here's what the white blade means, and why it's consequential.
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Lightsabers are, without question, one of the coolest weapons in all of fiction. As rad as lightsabers are, though, not all are created equal. Some lightsabers are far more uncommon and mysterious, like the elusive black lightsaber. So what does the black lightsaber in Star Wars mean? Let's discuss.
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Whether they cut their teeth on the franchise or added it to an already impressive resume, what does the cast of Star Wars do after The Rise of Skywalker? We're here to find out. Here's where you'll be able to find the stars of the sequel trilogy after they leave that galaxy far, far away.
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We hope you're near the Mos Eisley Cantina, because you'll definitely need to unwind after hearing this head-spinning new Star Wars theory. Over at Screen Rant, writer Thomas Bacon has published a theory centered around Emperor Palpatine and how he might return in The Rise of Skywalker.
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Has Anthony Daniels given himself over to the dark side? Probably not, but in a recent interview with Express Online, the Star Wars legend who's portrayed the metallic busy body C-3PO through all nine films in the Skywalker Saga threw some shade in the general direction of franchise.
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Star Wars is a franchise that has stood the test of time, but that doesn't mean it hasn't had its rough patches and moments of questionable choices. Recent comments by Disney CEO Bob Iger, though, prove that the Mouse House has learned an important lesson in regard to the property: less is more.
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From deleted subplots to abandoned action sequences, these are the Star Wars deleted scenes that could have had a big impact on the franchise.
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Beverly Hills Cop earned critical acclaim, became the highest-grossing film of 1984, and paved the way for Eddie Murphy's future successes. Murphy was the biggest star to emerge from Beverly Hills Cop, but he was far from the only one. Here's what the film's cast is up to today.
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Yes, Indiana Jones is among the most beloved of film franchises, but that doesn't mean the movies are without their flaws. For those who love the franchise but want to take a hard look at its flaws, here's a rundown of some of the dumb things that the Indiana Jones movies ask its viewers to ignore.
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Not so long ago, George Lucas was in complete control of the Star Wars universe. But now, the folks at Disney are running the show, and they've been doing things a bit differently. From what is and isn't canon to the issue of diversity, here's how Disney changed the Star Wars universe forever.
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Star Wars is taking its longest journey to date with The Rise of Skywalker. According to AMC Theaters and Fandango, the upcoming film will run for a whopping 2 hours and 35 minutes (or 155 minutes), marking the longest chapter in all three of the Star Wars trilogies.
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Avoiding spoilers for an event film like Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker is a touch more difficult for some of us than the rest. For those involved with the production of Star Wars toys, going into the theater cold can be next to impossible — but that doesn't mean they don't try.
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Itching to head back to the galaxy far, far away ASAP? We've got the low-down on how you can see The Rise of Skywalker in theaters early. AMC Theaters is holding a Star Wars marathon that will end with the launch of The Rise of Skywalker, which will screen ahead of general public showings.
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It all comes down to this. Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm have announced that the final trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will be unveiled soon. Here's when you can watch the highly anticipated pre-release footage.
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The launch of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is fast approaching, and fans have become ever anxious about when they can secure tickets to see the Skywalker-saga-ending flick. Luckily, Fandango has just announced exactly when tickets for The Rise of Skywalker will go on sale.
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