20 Essential Movie Moments That Will Define 2017

by Jack Pooley

1. Leia's Farewell - Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars The Force Awakens Princess Leia
Disney

The Moment: General Leia (Carrie Fisher) makes her final appearance in the Star Wars franchise following Fisher's unexpected death late last year.

Why It Will Define 2017: Carrie Fisher's death hit the film community hard, and while The Last Jedi was initially pitched as two hours of escapist entertainment packed with characters fans know and love, it's now going to be tinged with undeniable sadness, particularly when Leia's final scene in the movie plays out and concludes her tenure in the franchise.

Kathleen Kennedy recently confirmed that Leia wouldn't be appearing in Episode IX, so fans may be left holding back tears as they say goodbye to the undisputed Princess of the sci-fi genre, especially if there's a credits tribute to Fisher as seems quite probable.

Which potentially iconic movie moments are you most looking forward to this year? Shout them out in the comments!

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