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August 26, 2019

'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' teaser features Rey and a hint at the dark side

WATCH: Exclusive 1st look at 'The Rise of Skywalker'

Another day, another "Star Wars" teaser and many more questions -- this time out of D23.

But this new teaser features a battle for the ages and a hint that Rey may break Jedi tradition and go to the dark side.

The story of a generation comes to an end. Watch the #D23Expo Special Look for Star Wars: #TheRiseofSkywalker. See the film in theaters on December 20. pic.twitter.com/YIzpXO4cBD

— Star Wars (@starwars) August 26, 2019

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The new clip features Rey and Kylo battling it out, the two powerhouses going at it, light and dark.

(MORE: 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker': 1st teaser trailer drops)

But we also see Rey using that infamous red lightsaber that is meant for those of the dark side, mainly Sith lords of the past. It's also double-sided! Will she finally be the force that unites the light and the dark?

New #TheRiseOfSkywalker footage and more highlights from #D23Expo: https://t.co/4as7POkFet pic.twitter.com/sgj3z6dWxE

— Star Wars (@starwars) August 24, 2019

Check out the new poster for Star Wars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker that debuted at #D23Expo. See the film in theaters December 20. pic.twitter.com/FUSZaGQZE6

— Star Wars (@starwars) August 24, 2019

This new footage adds to what we saw in April when the first teaser dropped.

(MORE: 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' director on his decision to use Carrie Fisher footage)

Every generation has a legend. Watch the brand-new teaser for Star Wars: #EpisodeIX. pic.twitter.com/fWMS13ekdZ

— Star Wars (@starwars) April 12, 2019

At the end of the first trailer, we see what looks to be the wreckage of the second Death Star, with Emperor Palpatine's famed laugh closing out that clip.

"The Rise of Skywalker" is out Dec. 20.

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