"Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker" sees the return of the Emperor, who we learn is Rey's grandfather and who has been behind the First Order all along. Throughout the film, Rey continues to try to convince Kylo to become Ben Solo again, but it turns out that Leia is actually the key to turning Kylo back to the light. After she dies, he throws away his lightsaber and joins Rey in fighting the Emperor. Rey dies after taking down the Emperor, but Kylo is able to bring her back to life by sacrificing himself. The film ends with the fall of the First Order, echoing the end of the original trilogy and making it the perfect conclusion to the Skywalker saga.
