Episode nine of the space fantasy series is finally in cinemas.
Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker brings to end the saga that began either in 1977 or in 1999, depending on how pedantic you want to be.
But with Disney at the helm and the spin-off movies and TV shows having already begun, you can bet the Force will be with us for a very long time.
Good news for those of in the North East who aren’t ready to hang up our lightsabers quite yet ...
5. Big-hearted baddies
Star Wars characters boost the British Heart Foundation's bagathon in Middleton Grange shopping centre in 2018. | Other 3rd Party Photo: JPIMedia
6. Birthday bash
A special 30th anniversary Star Wars Quiz Night at Boldon Cineworld in 2007. Picture from left in the back row, Mark Fowler, Nick Mapplebeck and Gavin Mann. From front left, Brendan Doyle, Zak Melrose and Liam Pearce. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Submitted
7. Community spirit
Dressed up for a Star Wars event at Hebburn CA in 2010 | Other 3rd Party Photo: Submitted
8. Stormtrooper salute
Star Wars characters at the last event at The Entertainer in Hartlepool’s Middleton Grange Shopping Centre in 2016. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia