Star Wars: The Last Jedi is finally here. Whether you’ve seen every trailer and parsed every interview or have been living under a rock for the last year and don’t even know what a porg is, we’ve got you covered. Check out highlights from nearly 11 months of The Ringer’s coverage of the newest, darkest Star Wars movie.
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Everything You Need to Know About ‘The Last Jedi’
From Mark Hamill’s being a diva to conspiracy theories about which character will flip to the dark side, catch up with all The Ringer’s ‘Star Wars’ coverage
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December 28, 2017
‘Star Wars’ News Roundup: ‘Solo’ Could Be in Trouble, Mark Hamill Apologizes, and #CarrieOnForever
Like the NBA, ‘Star Wars’ season never ends. Here is another breathless batch of stories related to the franchise from the past week.
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December 23, 2017
A Plea to ‘Star Wars’: Stop Being Speciesist
Chewie is still waiting for his medal—and after ‘The Last Jedi,’ we’re still waiting for the franchise to start treating its non-human, non-droid characters with respect
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December 22, 2017
‘The Last Jedi’ Issues the Same Challenge to Its Fans and Characters
Is it more important to hold onto the world’s iconic symbols, or to allow a new generation of totems and heroes to represent their values?
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December 22, 2017
What Is ‘Star Wars’ Going to Do With Finn?
The new ‘Star Wars’ movies have amassed a large group of compelling characters, but is there enough story and screen time to go around?
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December 21, 2017
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ and Killing the Past
BB-8 stars in the newest entry to the saga
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December 20, 2017
Is Vice Admiral Holdo’s Maneuver a Threat to ‘Star Wars’ Lore?
The truth about the most breathtaking moment in ‘The Last Jedi’
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December 20, 2017
‘Star Wars’ Movies Are About ‘Star Wars’ Now
Originally based on hero myth and Westerns, the new ‘Star Wars’ films replace those texts with ‘Star Wars’ itself
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December 19, 2017
Final Verdict: The Porgs Are Good
Having seen ‘The Last Jedi,’ one writer is prepared to declare that Ahch-To’s little seabirds are more than just a gimmick to sell toys
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December 19, 2017
‘The Last Jedi’ Reveals the Military-Industrial Complex of ‘Star Wars’
Rian Johnson’s movie casts the eternal conflict between good and evil in a whole new light, and ‘Star Wars’ will never be the same
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December 18, 2017
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Deep Dive
Chris and Andy go all in on their favorite moments, fan theories, and more
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December 18, 2017
‘Star Wars’ in the Reddit Age
Rian Johnson’s ‘The Last Jedi’ is a deliberate affront to some of the saga’s most vocal followers. What happens when a franchise is at war with its fan base?
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December 17, 2017
The ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Exit Survey
Like everyone else on the planet, The Ringer staff saw ‘The Last Jedi.’ This is what we thought.
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December 16, 2017
Do Not Underestimate the Dark Side of Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy
‘The Last Jedi’ solidifies what ‘The Force Awakens’ established: In a war-torn galaxy far, far away, hope has never been a harder sell
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December 15, 2017
This Is the Sneaky Best Part of ‘The Last Jedi’
The newest ‘Star Wars’ film brings the mysticism of the Force back to the franchise
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December 15, 2017
‘Star Wars’ Opening Box Office vs. the Lakers’ Payroll
The Force is strong with you. The odds are not.
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December 15, 2017
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Solves the Modern Movie Villain Problem
In Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren, ‘The Last Jedi’ foregrounds something Marvel, DC, and the rest of the major franchise series have not been able find: a complex, fascinating heavy
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December 14, 2017
Will Saturation Ever Sink ‘Star Wars’?
Disney, the new steward of the galaxy’s most valuable IP, is putting out ‘Star Wars’ films at an unprecedented pace. Has the company learned from the franchise’s past excesses?
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December 14, 2017
A Premature Defense of Porgs in ‘The Last Jedi’
Cuteness isn’t a bug in the ‘Star Wars’ universe. It’s a feature.
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December 14, 2017
The ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Entrance Survey
Will Luke Skywalker steal the movie? Will we actually learn anything about Supreme Leader Snoke? Will Rey and Kylo Ren team up (and maybe even kiss)? The Ringer staff addresses all of the hype leading up to the latest from a galaxy far, far away.
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December 13, 2017
Table Reads: Robin Lopez As Han Solo From ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’
The Chicago Bulls center travels to a galaxy far, far away in this installment of ‘Table Reads’
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December 12, 2017
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Is the Blockbuster Movie We Deserve
The eighth installment in the ‘Star Wars’ chronicle doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it revitalizes it—and in doing so, it ushers in a successful changing of the guard to a new generation of beloved characters
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December 12, 2017
A Speculative Guide to Who Will Go to the Dark Side in ‘The Last Jedi’
Luke and Rey could both turn, but one thing is for sure: Porgs are definitely not good guys
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October 10, 2017
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Trailer Exit Survey
Will Rey be tempted by the Dark Side? Will Kylo Ren be tempted by the Force? What is a porg? The Ringer staff is here to give its best guesses.
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October 9, 2017
The Second Trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Has More Rey, More Snoke, and a Very Scarred Kylo Ren
The time to start overanalyzing starts right now
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May 26, 2017
Mark Hamill Is Leveraging His ‘Star Wars’ Moment for All It’s Worth
Director needling, spoiler tempting, and diet complaints — all in a day’s work for the once and future Luke Skywalker