POWAY, Calif. — After 42 years, nine movies, millions of fans and a mountain of merchandise, the "Skywalker Saga" is finally ending. San Diego fans have been waiting for the bittersweet finale.
Excited "Stars Wars" fans in Poway packed the AMC theater on Thursday night for the premiere.
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"I've been waiting 42 years," said Gail Edwards.
Gail and her son have made it a tradition to watch "Stars Wars" movies on opening weekend.
"I'm excited," said Gail.
Bill White and Barbara Levin bought tickets online as soon as they were available.
"Everybody in the family loves it," said Levin.
Many fans think it's the end.
"I don't think they should do 10, 11, [...]. It would ruin what George Lucas started," said Gail.
However, some fans are okay with stand-alone movies.
"I'm sure Disney will extend it for as long as they can," said Bill.
Now, fans just want to know: Who is the rise of Skywalker?
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"The Rise of Skywalker" is expected to bring in $450 million globally in its opening weekend.