"The Force Awakens" and "The Last Jedi" received a positive reception from critics, while "The Rise of Skywalker" received mixed reviews. Fan criticism has surrounded aspects of "The Force Awakens" being too similar to previous films in the franchise, and "The Last Jedi" for subverting conventions of the franchise without a compelling reason. Critical opinions of "The Rise of Skywalker" have been polarizing; while some praised its celebration of the entire saga, its tribute to Carrie Fisher, and return of many longtime characters from the original trilogy, many were divided on the film's perceived retconning of "The Last Jedi", as well as its heavy fan service.