6 ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Theories That Were Better Than ‘The Force Awakens’

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.

Victoria Beckham is ‘determined not to let estranged son Brooklyn ruin Christmas as “heartbroken” star vows to be brave for husband David and daughter Harper’ amid ongoing feud

Victoria and David Beckham, both 51 and 50 years old respectively, are locked in a family dispute with their oldest son and his wife, Nicola Peltz. This disagreement has led to them missing important family occasions over the last year, including the footballer’s 50th birthday and a recent honors ceremony.

De Los Picks: 20 best songs by Latino artists in 2025

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s song “Ojos Tristes,” featuring the Marías, came about through a shared love of vintage records. Gomez was particularly drawn to Jeanette’s 1982 ballad, “El Muchacho de Los Ojos Tristes.” After seeing the Marías perform, Gomez and Blanco collaborated with the band to reimagine the song as a bilingual dream-pop track, simply titled “Ojos Tristes.” The song quickly rose to the top of the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and introduced Jeanette’s music to a new audience. – Suzy Exposito

David Harbour Skips Stranger Things Event Amid New Reports

According to PEOPLE magazine, David Harbour will no longer be attending the Stranger Things: The Final Season Celebration in New York City on December 18th. He’s been removed from the list of expected attendees at the event, including the red carpet and a screening with a conversation. A Paley Center representative stated Harbour won’t be able to make it due to a scheduling conflict.

‘The Son’: The Best ‘1883’ Replacement Series For Taylor Sheridan Fans

Even though the spin-off show was popular with viewers and critics (earning an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes), it was cancelled after just one season. While Paramount initially announced plans for more episodes in February 2022, they later changed their mind. Eventually, 1923 continued the story, but if you enjoyed the first series in the Yellowstone universe and want more from that time period, The Son is a good choice.