Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's ending, explained

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker caps off a story that spans nine films over the last four decades. That's a lot of baggage to unload, and director J.J. Abrams attempts to pay off earlier elements while offering nods to the classic trilogy. That's a fine line to walk. The film is busy and moves from plot point to plot point quickly. But that leaves a bunch of questions.

Just who is the Skywalker in the title? Where is the last battle taking place? And does everything make sense? I'll break down the ending of the film. There's a decent amount to unpack. But first, here's your courtesy spoiler alert.

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