Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Final Trailer Breakdown - 14 Things Fans Need To See
7. Familiar Ships In The Resistance
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One of the best shots in the trailer for The Rise of Skywalker, seeing the Millennium Falcon fall into formation alongside hundreds of other Rebel ships was an absolute treat, and that goes double for fans of Star Wars Rebels.
Disney's first Star Wars cartoon may have ended just over a year ago, but it still commands a loyal following and the Rebels characters have featured in media outside of their own show too. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story showcased the Ghost on the Rebel base on Yavin IV, and it looks as though it's returned for Episode IX.
It's likely only meant to be a nice Easter egg for fans of the show, but we need to know who's piloting it! Could Hera still be working with the Resistance? Here's hoping.
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