Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Timeline ( Real )

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
35 ABY

Discovery of Emperor Palpatine's Return

The Resistance learns that Emperor Palpatine has returned and is orchestrating a massive threat from the Sith homeworld of Exegol.

mission
35 ABY

Mission to Pasaana

Rey, Finn, and Poe travel to the desert planet Pasaana to find a Sith wayfinder that will lead them to Exegol.

conflict
35 ABY

Rey's Encounter with Kylo Ren on Pasaana

Rey and Kylo Ren engage in a Force bond encounter and battle on Pasaana, revealing secrets about Rey's heritage and powers.

battle
35 ABY

Fleet Battle in the Abyss

The Resistance faces the First Order fleet led by Kylo Ren above the planet Kef Bir near the wreckage of the second Death Star.

climax
35 ABY

Final Confrontation on Exegol

Rey confronts Emperor Palpatine with the help of the redeemed Ben Solo (Kylo Ren) and the Resistance, ultimately destroying Palpatine and Timed the Sith Eternal fleet.

character
35 ABY

Ben Solo's Redemption and Death

Ben Solo turns back to the light side, helps Rey defeat Palpatine, and sacrifices his life to save Rey.

resolution
35 ABY

Celebration on Ajan Kloss

The Resistance celebrates their victory over the Sith and the First Order with the galaxy free from the Sith threat.

character
35 ABY

Rey Adopts the Skywalker Name

Rey declares herself as Rey Skywalker, symbolizing her new identity and legacy.