To anyone interested.

I’ve also taken a preliminary shot at an opening crawl:-

‘The Rise of Skywalker

The resistence rises! Luke Skywalkers sacrifice at the battle of Crait has reignited a spark of hope across the galaxy and more freedom fighters have joined the fight against the tyranical First Order.

Rey, the last great hope for a resurgent Jedi order, continues her training under the guidance of General Leia Organa but strives to commune with Jedi from the past who’s wisdom may help her in the final confrontation against the First Order.

Meanwhile, Supreme Leader KYLO REN moves to mercilessly crush any threat to his rule and uses his unlimited resources to dispatch agents across the galaxy in search of an ancient artifact that could lead him to a mysterious force that may help him solidify his power once and for all…’

It’s only a first pass and might still be a bit wordy…but I think it sets up the playing field a little more clearly than the original?