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' saga<br /> 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.