The final installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, from director J.J. Abrams, is six years after it was released, still racking up costs. Released in 2019, Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker earned over $1 billion at the worldwide box office. In a new report from Forbes, Disney has revealed that the cost of making The Rise of Skywalker is still skyrocketing even after six years. As of October 2025, The Rise of Skywalker is now the third most expensive movie ever made in the history of filmmaking, costing a whopping $593.7 million to produce. Disney’s costs to make the third installment in the Star Wars sequel trilogy rose by $10.1 million last year.
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