Movies like Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

This climactic chapter of the Avengers series assembles an extensive cast of characters for one final stand against the villainous Thanos. Followers of The Rise of Skywalker will find Avengers: Endgame's ensemble cast, high stakes, and emotional conclusion similarly captivating.

The first installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy introduces a new generation of characters alongside familiar faces. Those who enjoyed The Rise of Skywalker will find The Force Awakens equally engaging for its action-packed narrative and the mysterious connection between Rey and the Force.

This standalone entry in the Star Wars franchise is set just before the events of A New Hope and follows a group of rebels on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. Fans of The Rise of Skywalker's grand scale and epic battles will enjoy Rogue One's intense war-driven plot and deep dive into the series' lore.

Marvel's space opera about a ragtag group of intergalactic misfits banding together features humor, action, and a heartwarming narrative. For fans of The Rise of Skywalker, Guardians of the Galaxy offers a similar mix of camaraderie, adventure, and a universe filled with diverse species and planets.

Though set in a fantasy realm rather than a galaxy far, far away, the epic scale of the battle scenes and the triumphant closure of a beloved trilogy draw parallels to The Rise of Skywalker. Viewers will appreciate the intricate world-building and the grand final confrontation between good and evil.

The immediate predecessor to The Rise of Skywalker, this chapter of the Star Wars saga continues the journey of Rey, Finn, and Poe as they fight against the First Order. Fans of The Rise of Skywalker will appreciate the development of characters and storylines that set the stage for the thrilling conclusion.

The final installment in The Matrix trilogy, this film delivers an action-packed conclusion with Neo fighting to save the last human city. Fans interested in the blend of powerful narratives alongside stunning visual effects in The Rise of Skywalker will appreciate the similar approach in The Matrix Revolutions.

As a sequel in the rebooted Star Trek franchise, this film continues the adventures of the USS Enterprise crew. Admirers of the camaraderie and strategic space combat in The Rise of Skywalker should also enjoy the dynamic character interactions and gripping action sequences in Star Trek Into Darkness.