https://www.cnet.com/news/star-wars-episode-9-the-rise-of-skywalker-release-date-cast-director-theories/ > Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker will hit theaters around the world on Dec. 20, 2019. > The first teaser trailer is here, fresh off of the the Star Wars Episode 9 panel at Star Wars Celebration Chicago on April 12.