Which order should you watch the Star Wars films in?

The Rise of Skywalker has reopened debate over the chronology of the series

Han Solo x Princess Leia Star Wars

After much anticipation, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will officially open in UK cinemas on 19 December - and the first reactions to the long-awaited finale to the saga are in.

Umberto Gonzalez from The Wrap calls it “epic”, while /Film founder Peter Sciretta says director J.J. Abrams “nailed it”, managing to “bring a cohesive arc to this trilogy that feels like a fitting end to the saga as a whole”. He added: “Star Wars fans will be very happy.”

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