Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review - The Saga Continues in Epic Fashion
Star Wars: The Last Jedi builds upon Star Wars history for a more expansive, high-stakes adventure with plenty of fresh – and classic – elements.
Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017)
In the second installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, General Leia Organa leads the Resistance forces against the First Order. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker struggles to come to terms with his past failures, while Rey urges him to train her in the Force and join the resistance. Culminating in a massive battle between the two armies, The Last Jedi raises the stakes of this intergalactic war, and sees the final fight of one beloved character.
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
- Director
- Rian Johnson
- Release Date
- December 15, 2017
- Studio(s)
- Lucasfilm
- Distributor(s)
- Disney
- Cast
- Daisy Ridley , Oscar Isaac , Mark Hamill , Carrie Fisher , John Boyega , Adam Driver , Andy Serkis , Lupita Nyong'o , Anthony Daniels , Gwendoline Christie , Kelly Marie Tran , Laura Dern
- Writers
- Rian Johnson
- Runtime
- 152 Minutes
- Franchise(s)
- Star Wars
- prequel(s)
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace , Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones , Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith , Solo: A Star Wars Story , Rogue One: A Star Wars Story , Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope , Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back , Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi , Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
- Budget
- $317 million
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