Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (also known as Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Jedi) is a 2017 American epic space opera film written and directed by Rian
Johnson. It is the second film in theStar Wars sequel trilogy, following Star Wars:
The Force Awakens (2015). The film is produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam
Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Lupita Nyong'o,
Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, and Gwendoline Christie in returning roles,
with Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern, and Benicio del Toro joining the cast. It also
marks the final performance of Fisher, who died in December 2016, with the film
being dedicated in her memory. The plot follows Rey as she receives Jedi training
from Luke Skywalker in hopes of turning the tide for the Resistance in the
continued fight againstKylo Ren and the First Order.

The film was announced after Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm in October 2012.
It is produced by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman, with
Force Awakens director J. J. Abrams as an executive producer. John Williams,
composer for the previous seven films, returns to compose the score. Scenes that
required shooting at Skellig Michael in Ireland were filmed during pre-production
in September 2015, with principal photography beginning at Pinewood Studios in Theatrical release poster
England in February 2016 and ending in July 2016. Post-production wrapped up Directed by Rian Johnson
in September 2017.[5]
Produced by Kathleen Kennedy
The Last Jedi had its world premiere in Los Angeles on December 9, 2017, and Ram Bergman
was released in the United States on December 15, 2017. The film has grossed Written by Rian Johnson
$450 million worldwide and received largely positive reviews. Critics praised it Characters
Based on
for its plot, ensemble cast, action scenes, visual effects, musical score and by George Lucas
emotional weight; some considered it the best film of the franchise since The Starring Mark Hamill
Empire Strikes Back.[6][7][8][9][10] A sequel, provisionally titled Star Wars:
Carrie Fisher
Episode IX, is scheduled for release on December 20, 2019.
Adam Driver
Daisy Ridley
John Boyega
Oscar Isaac
Contents Andy Serkis
Plot Lupita Nyong'o
Cast Domhnall Gleeson
Production Anthony Daniels
Development Gwendoline
Casting Christie
Filming
Kelly Marie Tran
Music
Laura Dern
Release
Benicio del Toro
Marketing
Music by John Williams[1]
Reception
Box office Cinematography Steve Yedlin[2]
Critical response
Edited by Bob Ducsay[2]
Production
 Sequel Production Lucasfilm Ltd.
References
company

External links Distributed by Walt Disney

Studios
Motion Pictures
Release date December 9, 2017
Plot (Los Angeles)

Following the destruction of Starkiller Base, Resistance fighters led by General December 15, 2017
(United States)
Leia Organa evacuate their main base as a First Order fleet reaches them. Poe
Dameron leads an effective but costly counterattack. The Resistance vessels jump
Running time 152 minutes[3]
into hyperspace to escape, but the First Order, with Supreme Leader Snoke
Country United States
present, gives pursuit using a tracking device. During an attack, Leia's son, Kylo
Ren, destroys the Resistance support fighters, but hesitates to fire at the lead Language English
Resistance ship after sensing his mother's presence on board. TIE fighters destroy Box office $450 million[4]
the bridge of the ship, killing many Resistance leaders, including Admiral Ackbar.
Leia saves herself using the Force but is incapacitated, leaving Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo in command. Disapproving of her
passive strategy, Poe, Finn, BB-8, and mechanic Rose Tico embark on a secret plan to disable the tracking device.

Having arrived on Ahch-To with Chewbacca and R2-D2 aboard the Millennium Falcon, Rey meets Luke Skywalker. Luke initially
refuses to teach her, saying the Jedi should end for their failures. Unbeknownst to Luke, Rey and Kylo begin communicating with
each other through telepathic visions. Prompted by R2-D2, Luke eventually agrees to teach Rey, but Luke and Kylo give Rey
differing accounts of the incident that turned Kylo evil, with Luke confessing that he contemplated killing Kylo upon discovering his
corruption by Snoke. Unable to convince Luke to join the Resistance, Rey leaves Ahch-To without him to confront Kylo. While
preparing to burn down the Ahch-To Jedi temple and its library, Luke encounters Yoda's Force ghost, who destroys the sanctuary
instead and tells Luke that failure is the greatest teacher
.

Holdo plans to discreetly evacuate the remaining Resistance members using small transports. Believing she intends to desert the
Resistance, Poe instigates a mutiny. Finn, Rose, and BB-8 recruit the pirate and computer hacker DJ at a casino on Canto Bight to
help them disable the tracking device. They infiltrate Snoke's ship, but are captured by Captain Phasma, though BB-8 manages to
escape. Meanwhile, Rey lands on Snoke's ship and is seized by Kylo, who takes her to Snoke. During a confrontation with Snoke,
Rey tries to turn Kylo to the side of the Resistance. Snoke reveals that he controlled the mental connection between her and Kylo as
part of a plan to destroy Luke. Ordered to kill Rey, Kylo instead kills Snoke and works together with Rey to kill Snoke's guards. Kylo
invites Rey to rule the galaxy with him, but Rey refuses. Using the Force, they struggle for possession of Anakin Skywalker's
lightsaber until it splits in two.

Leia, having recovered, stuns Poe and allows the evacuation to begin. Holdo remains on the main ship to mislead Snoke's fleet as all
others escape to an old Rebel Alliance base on the nearby planet Crait. However, DJ reveals the Resistance's plan to the First Order,
and the evacuation transports are targeted with heavy losses; Holdo sacrifices herself by ramming Snoke's flagship at lightspeed to
stop the barrage. Rey escapes in the chaos, while Kylo declares himself new Supreme Leader to the disdain of General Hux. BB-8
frees Rose and Finn, who escape after defeating Captain Phasma, who perishes with Snokes flagship, and join the survivors of the
evacuation. When the First Order arrives, Poe, Finn, and Rose lead a charge with old speeders, but suffer heavy losses. Rey arrives in
the Millennium Falcon and draws the TIE fighters away, while Rose saves Finn from a suicide run against the main enemy cannon,
which then blasts a hole in the Resistance fortress.

Luke appears and confronts Kylo, giving the surviving Resistance fighters time to escape. Kylo strikes Luke with his lightsaber, but
learns that he has been fighting a Force projection, and Luke is still on Ahch-To. Luke defiantly tells Kylo that he will not be the last
Jedi, as Rey clears a blocked tunnel behind the base so the remaining Resistance fighters can escape. Luke, spent from the strain,
peacefully dies and becomes one with the Force. The remaining Resistance fighters escape aboard the Falcon, and Leia reassures
everyone that the rebellion has all that is needed to rise again. On Canto Bight, one of the children that helped Finn and Rose escape
grabs a broom with the Force and gazes up into space with hope in his heart.
Cast
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, a powerful Jedi Master who has been in self-
imposed exile on the planetAhch-To. He is the son of Anakin Skywalker and
Padm Amidala.[11][12]
Carrie Fisher as General Leia Organa, twin sister to Luke, former princess of
Alderaan, and a leading general in the Resistance.[12] The Last Jedi was the
final film that Fisher worked on. She died on December 27, 2016, [13] after

completing her work on the film. [14][15] The film is dedicated in her memory.[16]
Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, Supreme Leader Snoke's servant who is strong with
the dark side of the Force and leader to the Knights of Ren. He was born Ben
Solo, the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, nephew of Luke Skywalker , and the
grandson of Anakin Skywalker and Padm Amidala. [12]

Daisy Ridley as Rey, a highly Force-sensitive scavenger from the desert planet
Jakku who joined the Resistance and goes to find Luke Skywalker .[12]
John Boyega as Finn, a former stormtrooper of the First Order who defected to
the Resistance.[12][17]
Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, a high-ranking X-wing fighter pilot in the
Resistance.[12][18] Carrie Fisher plays Princess
Andy Serkis as Supreme Leader Snoke, the mysterious leader of the First Order Leia, in her final appearance
and Kylo Ren's master.[12] before her death in 2016.
Lupita Nyong'o as Maz Kanata, a pirate and ally of the Resistance.[12]
Domhnall Gleeson as General Armitage Hux, the former head of the First Order's
Starkiller Base.[12]
[12]
Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, a humanoid protocol droid in the service of Leia Organa.
[12][19]
Gwendoline Christie as Captain Phasma, the commander of the First Order's stormtroopers.
Kelly Marie Tran as Rose Tico, a member of the Resistance who works in maintenance.[20][21]
Laura Dern as Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo, an officer in the Resistance.[22][2]
Frank Oz as Yoda, the deceased former Grand Master of the Jedi, and Luke's wise former mentor
, who appears as a
Force-ghost.[23]
Benicio del Toro as DJ, an underworld codebreaker.[22] Del Toro likens his character to a knife, saying "if you grab
, very useful."[24]
him by the blade, he'll cut you. If you grab him by the handle, he can be very
Joonas Suotamo appears as Chewbacca, taking over the role from Peter Mayhew after previously serving as his body double for The
Force Awakens.[25] Mayhew, who was 73 years old and suffering from chronic knee and back pain,[26] is credited as "Chewbacca
consultant." Billie Lourd, Timothy D. Rose, and Mike Quinn reprise their roles as Lieutenant Connix,Admiral Gial Ackbar, and Nien
Nunb, respectively from previous films.[12][27][28][29][30] Amanda Lawrence appears as Commander D'Acy, and Mark Lewis Jones
and Adrian Edmondson play Captains Canady and Peavey respectively. BB-8 is controlled by puppeteers Dave Chapman and Brian
Herring,[31] with initial voice work by Ben Schwartz and final sound effects voiced by Bill Hader modulated through a
synthesizer.[32] Jimmy Vee portrays R2-D2.[33][34] Veronica Ng portrays Paige Tico, a Resistance gunner sacrificing her life and
Rose's sister.[22] Justin Theroux plays the master codebreaker.[35] Joseph Gordon-Levitt has a voice cameo as Slowen Lo.[36]
Warwick Davis plays Wodibin.[37] Gareth Edwards, director of the Star Wars Anthology film Rogue One,[38] has a cameo appearance
as a Resistance Soldier, as does Gary Barlow.[39] Hermione Corfield appears as Tallie Lintra, a Resistance A-Wing pilot and squad
leader. Noah Segan and Jamie Christopher appear as Resistance pilots Starck and Tubbs.[40] Prince William, Duke of Cambridge,
Prince Harry and Tom Hardy all filmed cameo appearances asstormtroopers.[41][42]

Production

Development
In October 2012, Star Wars creator George Lucas sold his production company Lucasfilm, and with it the Star Wars franchise, to The
Walt Disney Company. Disney announced a new trilogy of Star Wars films.[43] J. J. Abrams was named director of the first episode
in the trilogy, The Force Awakens, in January 2013.[44][45] In June 2014, director Rian Johnson was reported to be in talks to write
and direct its sequel, dubbed Episode VIII, and to write a treatment for the third film, Episode IX, with Ram Bergman producing both
[46][47] [48]
films.[46][47] Johnson confirmed in August 2014 that he would direct Episode VIII.[48] In
September, filmmaker Terry Gilliam asked Johnson about what it felt like to take over something
that was made famous by another filmmaker,to which Johnson responded:

I'm just starting into it, but so far, honestly, it's the most fun I've ever had writing.
It's just joyous. But also for me personally, I grew up not just watching those
movies but playing with those toys, so as a little kid, the first movies I was making
in my head were set in this world. A big part of it is that direct connection, almost
like an automatic jacking back into childhood in a weird way. But I don't know,
[49]
ask me again in a few years and we'll be able to talk about that. Writer and director Rian
Johnson

According to Johnson, the story begins immediately after the last scene ofThe Force Awakens.[38]
He had his story group watch films such as Twelve O'Clock High, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Gunga Din, Three Outlaw Samurai,
Sahara, and Letter Never Sent for inspiration while developing ideas.[38][50] He felt it was difficult to work on the film while The
Force Awakens was being finished.[38]

In December 2015, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy stated that "we haven't mapped out every single detail [of the sequel
trilogy] yet". She said that Abrams was collaborating with Johnson and that Johnson would in turn work with (then) Episode IX
director Colin Trevorrow to ensure a smooth transition.[51] Abrams is an executive producer along with Jason McGatlin and Tom
Karnowski.[52] Lucasfilm announced the film's title,Star Wars: The Last Jedi, on January 23, 2017.[53]

Casting
In September 2015, Disney shortlisted the female cast members toGina Rodriguez, Tatiana Maslany, and Olivia Cooke.[54] Later that
[55] and Mark Hamill was also confirmed.[11] In October
month, Benicio del Toro confirmed that he would play the villain in the film,
2015, Gugu Mbatha-Raw was rumored to have been cast in the film.[56] In November, Jimmy Vee was cast as R2-D2.[33] In
November, Kennedy announced at the London premiere for The Force Awakens that the entire cast would return for Episode VIII,
along with "a handful" of new cast members.[12] In February 2016, at the start of filming, it was confirmed thatLaura Dern and Kelly
Marie Tran had been cast in unspecified roles.[2] In April 2017, at Star Wars Celebration Orlando, Lucasfilm announced that Tran
plays Resistance maintenance worker Rose Tico, which Johnson described as the film's largest new role.[20][21] To maintain Frank
Oz's return as Yoda a secret, producers excluded Oz's name in the billing for the film's marketing and ensured that Oz stay on set
during filming.[23]

Filming
Second unit photography began during pre-production at Skellig Michael in
Ireland on September 14, 2015, due to the difficulties of filming at that
location during other seasons. It would have lasted four days,[57][58][59] but
filming was canceled for the first day due to poor weather and rough
conditions.[60] In November 2014, Ivan Dunleavy, chief executive of
Pinewood Studios, confirmed that the film would be shot at Pinewood,[61]
with filming also occurring in Mexico.[17] In September 2015, del Toro
revealed that principal photography would begin in March 2016;[55] however,
Kennedy later stated that filming would begin in January 2016.[12] The
Skellig Michael, one of the film's main
production began work on the 007 Stage at Pinewood Studios on November locations
15, 2015.[62] Rick Heinrichs served as production designer.[63]

In January 2016, production of Episode VIII was delayed until February 2016, due to script rewrites.[64] Additionally, filming was
potentially in danger of being delayed further due to an upcoming strike between the Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television
.[65] On February 10, 2016, Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed
and the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union
that principal photography had begun,[66] under the working title Space Bear.[38] Additional filming took place in Dubrovnik from
March 9 to 16, 2016,[67][68] as well as in Ireland in May.[69] Malin Head in County Donegal and a mountain headland, Ceann Sibeal
in County Kerry, served as additional filming locations.[70] Principal photography wrapped on July 22, 2016,[71] though as of early
September 2016, Nyong'o had not filmed her scenes.[72] In February 2017, it was announced that sequences from the film were shot
in IMAX.[73] Production designer Rick Heinrichs said the original screenplay called for 160 sets, double what might be expected, but
sound stages at Pinewood Studios.[74]
that Johnson did some "trimming and cutting". Ultimately 125 sets were created on 14

According to creature designer Neal Scanlan, "[t]here are more practical effects in this film than any Star Wars film", as the film
implements 180 to 200 creatures created with practical effects, some of which were cut from the final edit.[75] For Yoda's appearance
in the film as a Force ghost, the character was created using puppetry, as was done in the original Star Wars trilogy (as opposed to
computer-generated imagery, which was used to create Yoda in most of the prequel trilogy).[76]

Music
In July 2013, Kennedy announced at Star Wars Celebration Europe that John Williams would return to score the Star Wars sequel
trilogy.[1][77] At a Tanglewood concert in August 2016, Williams confirmed he was scheduled to start scoring Episode VIII.[78]
Williams said he would begin recording the score "off and on" in December 2016 until March or April 2017.[79] On February 21,
, with Williams conducting.[80]
2017, it was confirmed that recording was underway

Release
In January 2015, Disney CEO Bob Iger stated that Episode VIII would be released in 2017,[81] and in March, Lucasfilm announced a
release date of May 26, 2017.[82][83] In January 2016, The Last Jedi was rescheduled for December 15, 2017 in 3D and IMAX
3D.[52][84] On January 23, 2017, the film's title was announced asStar Wars: The Last Jedi.[53] Similarly to The Empire Strikes Back,
Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, "Episode VIII" was included in the film's opening crawl, although not in its official
title.[85]

The Last Jedi had its world premiere in Los Angeles on December 9, 2017.[86] The European premiere was held at London's Royal
Albert Hall on December 12, 2017, with a red carpet event.[87]

Marketing
A set of eight promotionalpostage stamps were released on October 12, 2017 in the UK by the Royal Mail with artwork by Malcolm
Tween.[88] On September 19, 2017,Australia Post released a set of stamp packs.[89]

Reception

Box office
As of December 17, 2017, Star Wars: The Last Jedi has grossed $221 million in the United States and Canada, and $231 million in
other territories, for a worldwide total of $451 million.[4] It had a worldwide opening of $451 million, the 5th biggest of all-time. The
estimated gross worldwide for the film tobreak even is around $800 million.[90]

Pre-sale tickets went on sale in the United States on October 9, 2017, and as with The Force Awakens and Rogue One, ticket service
sites such as Fandango had their servers crash due to heavy traffic and demand.[91] In the United States and Canada, industry tracking
had The Last Jedi grossing around $200 million from 4,232 theaters in its opening weekend.[92] The film made $45 million from
Thursday night previews, the second-highest amount ever (behind The Force Awakens' $57 million).[93] It went on to make $104.8
[94]
million on its first day (including previews) and $220 million over the weekend, both the second highest amounts of all-time.
Worldwide, the film is expected to debut to $424440 million, including $224240 million outside North America.[95] In its first two
days of release the film made $60.8 million from 48 markets. The top countries were the United Kingdom ($10.2 million), Germany
[96]
($6.1 million), France ($6 million), Australia ($5.6 million) and Brazil ($2.5 million).

Critical response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Star Wars: The Last Jedi has an approval rating of 93% based on 296 reviews, with
an average rating of 8.2/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi honors the saga's rich legacy while
adding some surprising twistsand delivering all the emotion-rich action fans could hope for." By contrast, the audience score for
the film displays an approval rating of 56%, the lowest of all of the Star Wars films in the online aggregator.[97] On Metacritic, the
film has a weighted average score of 86 out of 100, based on 54 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[98] Audiences polled by
CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale,[94] while ComScore reported audiences gave an average
[93]
five-out-of-five stars to the film, with an 89% overall positive score and a 79% definite recommend.

Writing for Rolling Stone, Peter Travers gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars, praising the cast and the direction: "You're in hyper-skilled
hands with Johnson who makes sure you leave the multiplex feeling euphoric. The middle part of the current trilogy, The Last Jedi
ranks with the very best Star Wars epics (even the pinnacle that is The Empire Strikes Back) by pointing the way ahead to a next
generation of skywalkers and, thrillingly, to a new hope."[99] Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the same rating,
saying, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi...doesn't pack quite the same emotional punch [as The Force Awakens] and it lags a bit in the
second half, [but] this is still a worthy chapter in the Star Wars franchise, popping with exciting action sequences, sprinkled with
[100]
good humor and containing more than a few nifty 'callbacks' to previous characters and iconic moments."

Conversely, Richard Brody of The New Yorker wrote, "Despite a few stunning decorative touches (most of which involve the color
red) and that brief central sequence of multiple Reys, the movie comes off as a work thats ironed out, flattened down, appallingly
purified. Above all, it delivers a terrifyingly calculated consensus storytelling, an artificial universality that is achieved, in part,
through express religious references."[101] Kate Taylor of The Globe and Mail gave the film 2/4 stars, saying the film suffered from
too many new additions and writing, "Nifty new animals, a maturing villain, a flagging heroine, muffled humour as it seeks to
[102]
uphold a giant cultural legacy, this unfolding trilogy struggles to maintain a balance that often seems just out of reach."

Sequel
Episode IX, the final installment of the sequel trilogy, is scheduled to be released on December 20, 2019.[103] Principal photography
of on the film is set to begin in June 2018.[104] Prior to her death in December 2016, Carrie Fisher had been expected to appear in
Episode IX.[105][106] Though Fisher's family granted the rights to use recent footage of Fisher for Star Wars: Episode IX,[107] Fisher
will not appear in the film[108][109] and Lucasfilm will not digitally generate new footage of her
.[110]

Although Colin Trevorrow had initially been attached to direct the film, on September 5, 2017, Lucasfilm announced that Trevorrow
had stepped down as director.[111] A week later, Lucasfilm announced that J. J. Abrams would return to direct Episode IX and co-
write it with Chris Terrio, with the co-writers stating that Episode IX will bring together all three trilogies, with elements from
each.[112][113]

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