Welcome to The BIG Question presented by Friends and Film. Each week, this series will take an in-depth look at a specific movie-related question.

In this episode, Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss what role Sheev Palpatine aka The Emperor will play in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. They discuss theories on how he will return, recent rumors surrounding his involvement, and what his presence means for the ninth film, this new trilogy, and the overall Skywalker Saga.