
The Last Jedi received a lot of criticism because it surprised fans by going in an unexpected direction, even though that direction was hinted at in The Force Awakens. The sequel trilogy ended with The Rise of Skywalker, which many found disappointing. Looking back, it’s easy to imagine how things could have gone differently. While not all fan theories were well-thought-out, that didn’t stop some surprising reveals, like Rey’s connection to Palpatine. Here are some of the best fan theories for the Star Wars sequel trilogy that many believe would have resulted in a stronger story.