What: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker European premiere Where: Leicester Square, London Happenings: The European premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – the ninth and final film in the Skywalker saga – was held at Cineworld in Leicester Square, London. Lead stars Daisy Ridley and John Boyega lit up the red carpet, as did a showcase of stormtroopers led by Darth Vader. Where does The Rise of Skywalker rank in the Star Wars saga? Ridley, who reprises her role as Rey in the film, stepped out in a night blue corset-style gown by Vivienne Westwood Couture. Boyega paid tribute to his Nigerian heritage by wearing a wide-sleeved robe – traditionally worn by men in West Africa – with gold detailing. Exclusive: Why The Aeronauts is flying high for the Oscars Actor Billy Dee Williams – best known as Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars franchise – returns in the final chapter after nearly 40 years, since last appearing in 1983’s Return of the Jedi . Scorsese, De Niro and Pacino cuddle up on The Irishman red carpet 5 recent LGBTQ+ movies that have driven the conversation They were joined by director J.J. Abrams and fellow cast members Richard E. Grant, Oscar Isaac, Joonas Suotamo, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Daniels, Domhnall Gleeson, Naomi Ackie and Kelly Marie Tran, as well as producers Michelle Rejwan and Kathleen Kennedy. Want more stories like this? Sign up here . Follow STYLE on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and Twitter .