Many people loved The Rise of Skywalker but feel the pacing was rushed. We'd like to see the DVD/Digital release have an hour added to the run time in the same manner that Lord of the Rings had an extended version for all three of their movies. Based on reviews online, it seems many feel that Rise of Skywalker could have been two movies, and I think the fan base is open to this, but an extended movie for digital seems more possible.

The extended movie would allow more parts of the story to have life. Many new characters add great features to the story, but the audience doesn't get a chance to connect with them. Rey faces her dark side and immediately battles Kilo Ren. This is unlike Luke in Empire Strikes back, who faces his dark side, but has time to contemplate the implications of what he's just faced. We meet the emperor and it isn't clear how he has been re-animated or how he survived. There isn't enough in the opening scene to feel emotionally attached to stopping him.

A re-release with extended footage or a digital/DVD release was a mutually beneficial investment for the Lord of the Rings franchise and the fan base; and would be an equally mutually beneficial investment for the Star Wars/Disney and its fanbase as well.