Screen Rant

JJ Abrams officially confirms Emperor Palpatine is in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. 1 / 7

Though it may have been obvious to some, there's now zero uncertainty. 2 / 7

While the trailer had plenty callbacks to classic characters, there was one saved for the very end. 3 / 7

And not just Lando, who isn't just starring in the film, but piloting the Millennium Falcon. 4 / 7

Emperor Palpatine can be heard cackling over a black screen. 5 / 7

The teaser even hinted at the return of some classic locations... 6 / 7

And there's still hope that some other classic characters might also make a surprise return as well. 7 / 7