Never underestimate a droid. Palpatine's grand revival in Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, though, met with criticism. From the moment Poe Dameron heaved a weary, resigned sigh and delivered the ...

Episode IX- The Rise Of Skywalker Although the Rebellion was a key factor in the Empire's ultimate demise, Palpatine was largely unconcerned with their activities throughout the Dark Times.

Also returning? Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Palpatine. Billy Dee Williams will return as Lando Calrissian. Carrie Fisher, who passed away in 2016, will be included in 'Episode IX' after director J.J ...

So how will Episode IX explain the absence of Leia ... Rey's a clone of Emperor Palpatine!), feel that this is open-ended: Kylo might have been lying, after all. His avowed intention was to ...