Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

The lead trio includes original characters created for the sequel trilogy, not race or gender swaps of established figures.

Rey is an exceptionally powerful protagonist who masters Force abilities with little struggle, but the film does not vilify or mock men as a message.

• Rey single-handedly defeats Palpatine
• Rey demonstrates rapid mastery of Force healing and other powers

A brief background same-sex kiss between two minor Resistance members appears in the victory celebration, but it is fleeting and incidental.

• Two background female characters share a quick kiss during the final celebration

The cast is diverse in a way that fits the broad galactic setting of the franchise.

• Diverse Resistance fighters including Finn, Poe, Jannah and Zorii Bliss

The film is a straightforward action adventure with no sustained sermonizing or activist messaging.

No framing of masculinity, the West, or tradition as inherently toxic.

Controversial plot retcons exist but they are creative/franchise decisions, not identity-driven rewrites.

• Palpatine resurrection retcon
• Rey's lineage reveal