J.J. Abrams commemorated the wrapping of Star Wars: Episode IX by posting a new behind-the-scenes photo of the cast, so what did it reveal about the upcoming movie? In typical Lucasfilm fashion, details about the Skywalker saga finale are hard to come by, as the studio's revealed only the bear minimum to this point. Fans are still waiting for the official title, but all of that will come in due time. Meanwhile, viewers have had to make do with what they can find on the internet, scouting the rumor mill for possible clues about where the narrative is headed.

When Episode IX filming started last summer, Abrams celebrated the occasion by sharing a set photo on his official Twitter account. Unfortunately, it was the polar opposite of Ron Howard's chronicling of Solo: A Star Wars Story production. Master of the mystery box, Abrams opted to keep the veil of secrecy intact and didn't share periodic looks at the film over these last several months. But now that he's done, he decided to give fans a fresh image and it shows off more than one might think. Here are all the reveals we spotted in Abrams' Episode IX photo.

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Sequel Trilogy Heroes Finally United

Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia shared a lot of screen time during the original trilogy, strengthening their bond and forming the family unit fans have come to love over four decades. To date, their sequel trilogy counterparts haven't been afforded the same opportunity. Finn established relationships with Poe Dameron and Rey separately, and the new big three have yet to go on an adventure together. That's thankfully bound to change in Episode IX.

Abrams' photo showed stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac embracing each other in an emotional group hug in-costume and on location, indicating Rey, Finn, and Poe will finally be working in unison against the First Order. Fans have come to love these characters over the course of the previous two films, so it should be fun to watch them come together. Based on Force Awakens, viewers know Boyega has terrific chemistry with his co-stars, so hopefully Ridley and Isaac gel as well.

Another Sand Planet

Star Wars Star Destroyer Inflictor on Jakku

From the beginning, sand has been a trademark landscape of the Star Wars franchise. Tatooine is the most famous example, but the movies have also featured the likes of Jakku, Jedha, and Savareen. Characters will once again be headed to a sandy environment in Episode IX, though it remains to be seen what planet this is.

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Episode IX shot scenes in Jordan, which was the location used for Jedha in Rogue One. Before fans jump to conclusions, this does not mean Abrams' film will depict the sacred moon. Right now, that could just be a coincidence. There haven't been any concrete reports hinting at a return trip to Jedha, and the lack of official information makes it difficult to speculate. Remember, when the first Force Awakens teaser came out, everyone was convinced Jakku was actually Tatooine. We'll have to wait and see on this one.

Moisture Vaporator?

Rightfully, many people focused on the three actors when the image was first shared, but after they got past the emotion of seeing the trio's embrace, they started to look around at what else was in the picture. On the right-hand side of the frame is a blurry object that looks like it was constructed for the film's purposes. On-screen, it'll likely be just a background element to flesh out an environment and give it that classic "lived-in" aesthetic Star Wars is so well-known for. But what, exactly, is this?

At first blush, it looks like it could be a moisture vaporator, which famously were used on the Lars family homestead on Tatooine. They're commonly found on desert planets, so it wouldn't be out of the question to see one here. Unfortunately, this is just a hypothesis, as there isn't enough context in the picture to definitively say one way or another. Abrams, likely intentionally, didn't show much of the surrounding area, limiting what fans will be able to know from this scene.

Page 2: Rey's New Look & Costume Clues

Rey's Staff

Since her introduction in The Force Awakens, one of Rey's most notable accessories has been her trusty staff. There was no shortage of theories about the object (long ago, some thought it might be Darth Plagueis' staff), but two movies into the trilogy, it looks like it's just a staff. And it'll be there at the end of the trilogy too, as the end of it can be glimpsed in the photo. Ridley appears to be clutching it as she hugs Boyega and Isaac.

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At first glance, it seems interesting Rey still has her staff, even though she has a lightsaber now. But it's not out of the ordinary for a Star Wars hero to have two weapons of choice. In The Empire Strikes Back, Luke used a blaster in certain situations, so the same principle can apply here. Only one year has passed between Last Jedi and Episode IX, and Rey's received minimal training for her Force abilities. Maybe she's keeping the staff as a security blanket of sorts while she perfects her lightsaber techniques. It's also possible Finn or Poe could be borrowing it to complete an aspect of their mission.

Rey's New Look

The Last Jedi broke Star Wars tradition and picked up essentially right where The Force Awakens left off. From a filmmaking perspective, that was a wise choice (especially considering Force Awakens' cliffhanger), but Lucasfilm's licensing partners were probably less-than-thrilled with the decision. It meant character appearances between the two films would largely be the same, limiting what they could do with merchandise. A time jump for Episode IX eliminates that problem, and the three main heroes have slightly altered looks.

In the case of Rey, she has a new hairstyle that fans will be looking to replicate for convention cosplays. It bears some similarity to her Force Awakens 'do, though there are some slight differences. As for the costume, it looks close to the one that was spotted in the recently revealed reference photos and concept art. Ridley has her forearms covered and a wrap close to her shoulder. Granted, Rey's clothes don't look completely white in the photo, but that could be a product of the lighting more than anything.

Finn & Poe's Costumes

It should be noted that Abrams' picture is not the first time fans saw Finn and Poe's Episode IX costumes (and Finn's new hairstyle). Over the summer when production just started, Boyega and Isaac were photographed on location sporting the fresh duds, revealing that a section of the film involved the two going on some sort of Resistance mission with Chewbacca. What's interesting here is that those summer set photos were taken in a grassy environment, while the Abrams photo is clearly in the sand. It's a hint about the Episode IX story trajectory. Finn and Poe (who's in the "Adventure Poe" costume from the reference photos) are in the same clothes in both.

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This revelation implies Finn and Poe go straight from one location to the other for reasons that have yet to be uncovered. It's very plausible that Episode IX features independent storylines that eventually dovetail and converge. Perhaps Finn and Poe embark on Resistance business while Rey handles something on her own (possibly related to Kylo Ren and the rumored enemy from "The Beyond") and the dynamic trio cross paths on the same planet. Surely, when Episode IX marketing kicks into high gear, it'll be easier to put the pieces together.

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