New Footage Revealed for br 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' The 'Star Wars Episode IX' footage was released br at the D23 Expo on Saturday.br The new clips include a showdown between br Daisy Ridley's Rey and Adam Driver's Kylo Ren.br The most memorable shot was perhaps Rey br holding a red double-sided lightsaber.br Director J.J. Abrams spoke about the br conclusion of the nine-film 'Star Wars' sagabr and the inclusion of Carrie Fisher's Leia in the film.br J.J. Abrams, via D23 Expo J.J. Abrams, via D23 Expo 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' br will hit theaters on Dec. 20, 2019.