Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerbrings the saga full circle. While it will not be the finalStar Warsrelease, the film does conclude the story of the Skywalker family George Lucas started years ago. And this ending couldn’t have come soon enough.
TheStar Warsfandom has become increasingly divided in recent years,perhaps necessitating a temporary hiatus. SoThe Rise of Skywalkercould be the saga’s final chance to collect some major awards before it turns in for the time being. Could this finalStar Warsepisode become an Oscar winner?
Benjamin Burtt Jr., C-3PO, and Mark Hamill at The th Annual Academy Awards | Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives / Walt Disney Television via Getty ImagesAlthough the saga hasn’t won any Academy Awards in more than 50 years, it began as a major contender. 39359 ‘sStar Wars – later subtitledA New Hope– won six Oscars, including one for John Williams’ iconic score. The film was even nominated for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor (for Alec Guinness) as well as earning Lucas nods for writing and directing.
The Empire Strikes Backwon two Oscars, including one for its sound and a special achievement award for its visual effects. Meanwhile,Return of the Jediwalked away with just one, again for its visual effects achievement. ButStar Warshas remained in the Oscar conversation ever since, albeit only in technical categories.
The prequel trilogy received a total of five Oscar nominations, including two for its visual effects. AndThe Force AwakensandThe Last Jediearned five and four nods, respectively, including two for Williams. EvenRogue OneandSoloreceived three nominations between them. So there’s precedent forThe Rise of Skywalkerto sneak into some Oscar races.
To be sure, theStar Warssaga has lost a great deal of awards momentum over the years. All three eras of the franchise have seen diminishing returns as they continued. Yet, despite its mixed reviews,The Rise of Skywalkermight be able to stand out from its predecessors.
Any kind of major nominations – picture, acting, and screenplay, etc. – are almost certainly not in the cards. However,The Rise of Skywalkerdoes continue the strong production values of the saga. This being the final entry in the Skywalker saga, the film could receive an extra push toward recognition for its technical achievements.
After all, the Disney era ofStar Warshas been met with just about every possible reaction. But fans have never questioned these films ’ability to live up to the legacy of eye-popping visual effects and awe-inspiring music. AndThe Rise of Skywalkercould be recognized for both in the near future.
TheAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciencesrecently released shortlists for some of its awards, andStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerlanded on two. Not surprisingly, the film remains in contention for Best Original Score and Best Visual Effects.
For the former, this would be the Academy’s final chance to reward Williams for his work in theStar Warssaga. He won the Oscar for the very first film in the saga and hasn’t gotten another for this series since then. Giving him an Oscar now would be the perfect way to bookend his Star Wars work. It’s also probablyThe Rise of Skywalker’s best chance for an Oscar.
In Best Visual Effects, theStar Warsfilm ironically faces the most difficult competition in Other Disney projects. In particular, the photorealistic aliens ofThe Lion Kingand the time-hopping superheroics ofAvengers: Endgameare likely contenders.
WillThe Rise of Skywalkerbe an Oscar winner? Given the divisive reaction, it does feel like a longshot. But the Academy may have a soft spot for the series ’early days and reward Williams for his nine-film body of work throughout. We’ll have to wait and see.
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