#1 Map leading to the Last Jedi
In episode 7 we followed Rey and Finn on their adventure to help BB-8 get back to the Resistance base, with a map that would lead to the legendary Luke Skywalker. The question is, who made the map? Who else knew where Luke was? Why did R2 have the other missing part? Why was R2 in low power mode during the time of Luke’s absence? It appears as if R2 was with Luke up until his self-exile. Did Luke make the map?
#2 Knights of Ren
We know that Kylo “Ren” is a member of the Knights of Ren. But, where are they? Little is still known about this mysterious group of darkside users. Luke mentions in The Last Jedi that Kylo took some of his students with him. Are they members of the Knights of Ren? Do they still even exist?
#3 Darth Vader
In episode 7 we found Kylo Ren speaking to the charred remains of a mask and helmet that belonged to his grandfather none other than the dark lord of the Sith Darth Vader. Kylo requested that Vader show him “again” the dark side of the force. It appears somehow, he was able to interact with “Vader”, even though we saw him redeemed In The Return of the Jedi. And even saw his force ghost at the celebration on Endor. So, who has Kylo been speaking to? Was it another trick of Snoke? How did Kylo get his Mask?
#4 Rey’s powers
Everyone had their theory on Rey’s lineage. It was explained for us by Kylo Ren, who through the force claimed he saw Rey’s parents, and revealed that they were nobodies. Drunkards buried in a shallow grave. If that’s the case, and Rey never had Jedi training, how could she be so good in combat? Why does she act surprised in Episode 7 when she somehow knows how to fix anything that’s damaged? As if she has some suppressed memories. How does she know how to perform a Jedi mind trick? Something only a well-trained Jedi can conjure. Why did Luke’s lightsaber call to her? Why did Obiwan speak to her?
#5 Luke’s Death
One of the biggest gripes for many was the death of Luke Skywalker. We saw him looking off into the distance, seemingly at peace and become one with the force. But what killed him? Was the force trick he performed the reason for his demise? Or did he somehow become one with the force on purpose essentially killing himself? Did Kylo someone mortally wound him in battle? Since he was apparently able to physical touch Rey from a distance.
#6 What’s next for Leia ?
It was moving watching Carrie Fisher on screen during The Last Jedi, knowing it would be her last performance as the beloved Leia Organa Solo. However, when The Last Jedi ended we saw Leia still active in the Resistance. Since Disney has already stated they will not CGI the actress in future installments, how will it be handled in the next film? Will they recast? Will they start the movie with her having died between films? Will the next movie start years in the future?
These are just a few questions floating around in hyperspace about the past, present, and the future of everyone’s favorite Galaxy far far away. What are some of the other big questions yet to be answered? Are the questions listed above, subjects that need to be addressed in future installments? Leave a comment below, And may the Force be with you!