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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer – 13 things we learnt, from Leia's emotional appearance to Palpatine's surprise return

Clémence Michallon
New York
Friday 12 April 2019 22:08 BST
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The first trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX has been released, giving fans a taste of what's to come when the film (which has been billed as the saga's final instalment) hits cinemas later this year.

Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega and Adam Driver are all reprising their respective roles as Rey, Poe, Finn and Kylo Ren. The late Carrie Fisher also makes an appearance as Leia gives Rey an emotional hug.

The film's title was unveiled at the same time as the trailer on Friday at the Star Wars Celebration convention in Chicago.

Fans have been left equally impatient, shocked and emotional by the two-minute teaser – and have especially expressed their bewilderment after hearing Palpatine's cackling laugh at the end of the clip.

Click through the gallery below to find out what we learnt from the first trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Episode IX reaches cinemas on 20 December.

Click here to follow our live updates of the 2019 Star Wars Celebration.

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