In 2019, Abrams said that he liked Snoke's death in the sequel. He also said that the boldness of "The Last Jedi" inspired him to be more original on "The Rise of Skywalker" and that its plot did not derail his plans for the film, adding that in response to criticisms of "The Force Awakens", Johnson advised him "not to just do something that you've seen before." Abrams also affirmed his dedication not to retroactively release alternate versions of the films, saying, "I feel like you're done with a thing, ... that's what it is."