Star Wars Officially Reboots The Rise of Skywalker With A Surprising Twist

Image via Lucasfilm Published Oct 4, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT Annie Banks is a Rotten Tomatoes–approved critic, and CBR editor and writer specializing in anime, comics, and superheroes. Her work has also appeared in Collider and The Mary Sue, where she covered pop culture, fandoms, and entertainment trends. A lifelong fan whose love for storytelling began with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Annie blends critical insight with genuine passion for geek culture, from sci-fi to K-pop. Sign in to your CBR account Despite the overt rejection of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and the controversial state of Lucasfilm's current Star Wars slate, the greatly divisive sequel finale has returned. William Shakespeare's The Merry Rise of Skywalker: Star Wars Part the Ninth reimagines Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with a bit more of an original take, adding a bit more Shakespearean flair to the space adventure drama. Insight Editions praises William Shakespeare's The Merry Rise of Skywalker: Star Wars Part the Ninth for its authentic Shakespearean meter prose, assuring curious readers that such an unexpected take on a questionable movie has been transformed into an even more enjoyable read. Hail...