In a galaxy far far away, Star Wars episode IX is the thrilling epic sci-fi saga of good versus evil, and the archetypal heroes' journey. Some major themes are tragedy, triumph, love, sacrifice and redemption. A variety of characters, creatures, aliens and droids inhabit these worlds. Leia, Luke Skywalker and Han Solo appear and play transformative roles. The lead characters Rey and Kylo Ren/Ben Solo (dual persona) have an electrifying chemistry and their destinies, fates are intertwined. They are stark opposites, a Force Dyad, soulmates from different bloodlines. There is an ironic twist to their lineage but their chosen paths are due to personal choices. They both have to face their past origins. Rey is the protagonist, a Jedi Knight; noble, tough, compassionate, brave, loyal to her friends and the Resistance. Kylo Ren is the antagonist, a power hungry, dangerous Dark Knight and Supreme Leader of First Order. Their bond connection started from Force Awakens and intensifies. Kylo Ren's obsessive quest is to follow his grandfather Darth Vader's path which takes him to Mustafar. Both search for the wayfinder to Exegol. Kylo chases Rey relentlessly across the galaxy trying to get her to be his partner on the dark side. They fight each other on the psychological, emotional, physical and supernatural levels. The ghoulish Emperor Palpatine, Sith Overlord has revealed his evil plans for galactic domination. The Resistance can't believe he is back. Beaumont Kin states: "dark science...cloning...secrets only the Sith knew."
Rey and her crew of friends on the Millennium Falcon head out to Paasana. They experience the Festival of the Ancestors, a 42 year celebration which references the legacy of the Star Wars Films. The Hermit, Lando Calrissian incognito is reunited with his buddy Chewbacca and helps them. BB-8 is a droid not to be underestimated. Rey finds a Sith dagger which leads her to discover her true parents' demise. She reveals her greater Force knowledge, powers and abilities; coupled with her strong survival skills but is being tested and provoked by her nemesis.
The core of the story is existential angst involving each of the main characters' journeys and key questions from their past origins, choices and future. Poe meets Zori Bliss and his shady past is revealed on Kijimi. Babu Frik works on C3 PO who loses his memory but it is restored by his friend R2 D2. Finn meets Jannah another former ex-storm trooper turned Rebel Leader and discovers that the First Order take children to be soldiers. Her Orbak Tribe join their cause.
At the crisis point, Rey and Kylo Ren meet on the ruins of Death Star, on the Moon Kef Bir to have a final duel to the death or rebirth. Rey encounters a vision of her evil doppelganger as a Sith. Kylo/Ben is redeemed by his parents love and Rey's Force healing him, a cathartic moment. She leaves for Ach-To distraught where Luke's Force Ghost guides Rey. He provides her Leia's lightsaber and reveals a Jedi prophecy. Rey and Ben, a Dyad in the Force reunite to fight the demonic Sheev Palpatine, Darth Sidious and his Sith Army. The past Jedi support Rey in her final steps. Ben loves Rey and sacrifices himself to save her. The ultimate climatic battle between the Sith Eternal Star Destroyers and Resistance fighters plus their allies will determine which side wins at Exegol. There are cameos of characters from the past Star Wars Trilogies.
In the denouement, Rey goes to Tatooine to pay homage to Leia and Luke Skywalker where the story began long ago. There is a balance in the force. Peace has been restored to the galaxy. May the Force be with you.