Every generation has a legend.
After three epic trilogies of the Skywalker saga, the Star Wars franchise is about to bring the dynasty's story to a close in its climactic ninth episode, The Rise of Skywalker.
At the conclusion of Episode XIII: The Last Jedi, the Resistance was decimated but not destroyed entirely,as Rey (Daisy Ridley) became a new beacon of hope for the light side of the Force after the passing of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill).
With Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) now the new Supreme Leader of the First Order, the stage is set for a final battle between the two factions that will decide the fate of the galaxy.
But an evil greater evil appears to be stirring across the galaxy.
But when can be expect Episode 9?
Here is everything we know about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker UK release date
Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker is released in UK cinemas on December 19, 2019
We're mere days away now!
Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker trailer
A whole flurry of trailers and TV spots have been released.
You can catch the most revealing at the top of the article.
Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker director
The last film in the sequel trilogy will be directed by J.J. Abrams.
Despite initially announced as the director, Jurassic World's Colin Trevorrow stepped down last year and was replaced by the safe hands of the director of The Force Awakens, J.J. Abrams.
Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker run time
The run time for the film has now been confirmed at 142 minutes.
That's a grand total of 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker writers
Acclaimed screenwriter and playwright Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) has taken over the reins from the departed Trevorrow and co-writer Derek Connolly.
Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker cast
The full cast list for the film has been confirmed.
Star Wars 9: Returning cast members
Daisy Ridley as Rey
Daisy Ridley will return as Jedi Knight and former scavenger, Rey, who has taken over the fight for the light side of the force from one-time tutor, Luke Skywalker.
Her destiny will be fulfilled in the final episode.
Adam Driver as Supreme Leader Kylo Ren/Ben Solo
Adam Driver will return as Kylo Ren/Ben Solo, who after the events of the last film is now the Supreme Leader of the villainous First Order.
His followers known as the Knights of Ren will also appear.
The relationship he has with Rey will be vital to the finale of the Skywalker saga.
John Boyega as Finn
Former stormtrooper and resistance hero Finn barely escaped death in the last film, but is back to fight for good in the new instalment.
Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron
Oscar Isaac 's Poe Dameron is back for more swashbuckling, what with him being the best star pilot in the galaxy.
Kelly Marie Tran as Rose Tico
Despite being forced off social media by so-called 'fans' (trolls), Tran will returns as engineer and Finn's love interest, Rose, who is now a leading member of the Resistance.
Lupita Nyong'o as Maz Kanata
Black Panther star and Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o will return as the ancient pirate and Resistance-ally, Maz Kanata.
What will she be doing to help this time?
Domnhall Gleeson as General Hux
Hux will be back to be abused and ordered around by new boss Ren.
He will clash with a new member of the First Order military.
Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
The series stalwart will return for more droid antics - but looks set to say an emotional goodbye to his friends forever.
We're not crying, you're crying.
Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca
Everybody's favourite wookie is back in the mix.
Billie Lourd as Lieutenant Kaydel Ko Connix
Carrie Fisher's real-life daughter returns as resistance member Kaydel, seen in the trailer with Rose.
Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian
Original trilogy star Billy Dee Williams will return as Lando Calrissian! Lando will bring that classic trilogy legacy with him - what sort of place is the former administrator of Cloud City in now?
By the looks of the trailer, he is aiding the Resistance and flying the Falcon with Chewie - as he should be!
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
Despite meeting his maker at the end of The Last Jedi, as many expected, Mark Hamill will make a small final appearance here, most likely as a force-ghost version of Luke Skywalker, akin to Frank Oz's Yoda in the last film.
We hear his voice in the trailer speaking about how people can be gone but never leave us.
It's going to be emotional.
Carrie Fisher as General Leia Organa
Despite much speculation about how the saga would wave goodbye to Fisher after a digital resurrection and recasting were taken off the table, Disney has confirmed that Fisher will reprise the role posthumously, appearing via unused footage from The Force Awakens.
Disney sought permission from Billie Lourd before using the footage, but are satisfied that this can help to bring Leia's story to a close.
The poster also shows that Fisher receives top billing in the film.
Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Palpatine
Yes, it looks like we expect Darth Sidious to make an evil return in some form.
Rey and Kylo Ren look set to find some iteration of Palpatine in the bowels of the Death Star ruins.
Star Wars 9: New cast members
Keri Russell as Zorri Bliss
The Americans star Keri Russell has been cast as a mysterious "masked scoundrel" who has a past with Poe Dameron.
Naomi Ackie as Jannah
The British actress who appeared in 2016's acclaimed drama Lady Macbeth has been cast as Jannah.
Set photos have shown her sharing scenes with Finn, Poe, and Chewbacca and she's humanoid and has a cape! We reckon she is going to be a major part of the resistance.
Some rumours have suggested she is the daughter of Lando Calrissian, and at Star Wars Celebration, Ackie teased this possibility.
Richard E. Grant as Allegiant General Pryde
The Oscar-nominated Swazi-English actor Richard E. Grant - best known for his roles in Withnail and I, Bram Stoker's Dracula, and Logan - has been cast in the role of a First Order leader alongside General Hux.
Pryde is not keen on either Kylo Ren or Hux.
Dominic Monaghan as Beaumont Kin
The Lord of the Rings star Dominic Monaghan reunites with LOST creator Abrams for the final film in the Star Wars saga and plays a member of the Resistance who aids our heroes.
He is glimpsed in the trailer for the new film.
Matt Smith
It has been reported that former Doctor Who star Matt Smith will be joining the cast in a 'key role' - but we are yet to find out who.
However, recent rumours suggest he could be playing the role of young Palpatine, which leaves us with more questions than answers.
Smith has recently denied his casting with the Los Angeles Times, however, putting an appearance into doubt.
We will also be introduced to some new villains in the form of Sith Troopers.
There very interesting look has already been revealed.
Who won't be returning?
Gwendoline Christie as Captain Phasma
Finn killed the chrome stormtrooper in The Last Jedi and actor John Boyega confirmed that she is definitely dead at Star Wars Celebration.
Andy Serkis as Supreme Leader Snoke
The leader of the First Order and master of the Dark Side was murdered by his apprentice Kylo Ren iin the climax of The Last Jedi, with his true origins remaining unrevealed.
However, the Rise of Skywalker may just reveal where Snoke came from and who was pulling his strings.
Laura Dern as Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo
An heroic leader of the Resistance, Holdo sacrificed herself to destroy the First Order's dreadnought ship, Supremacy.
Star Wars 9 plot
At this stage, we know very little about the plot. However, we do expect the film to wrap up the central storylines of the sequel trilogy.
The main crux of the film will likely be the final battle between the Resistance and the First Order, with Rey fighting on the side of good with her strong powers of the force against Supreme Leader Kylo Ren's dastardly forces, despite their complex connection in The Last Jedi.
There will be a time jump!
Also, expect the stories of the core characters to be neatly wrapped up at the film's conclusion.
We will also say goodbye to General Leia Organa forever, as Carrie Fisher makes her final bow as her iconic character following the death of the actress in 2016.
The footage from the trailers shows Rey and co journey to a desolate planet with what appears to be the ruins of the Death Star, narrated by a cackle that sounds like Emperor Palpatine.
We know from set photos that Poe and Finn will travel to a grassy planet where they meet Naomi Ackie's character, Jannah.
Additionally, concept art appears to show the moment Rey was left on Jakku by her parents. Could Ren have been lying about her parents being 'nobodies' after all?
Regardless, expect some huge surprises!
Rest assured, we will be keeping our eyes peeled for all Star Wars related news!