SPOILERS: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI - 7 Rumors Or Theories That Ended Up Being Totally Wrong

Now that Star Wars: The Last Jedi has arrived in theatres, we take a look back at some of the biggest rumors about the film that ended up being completely wrong! Hit the jump to check out our list...

By MattBellissimo - Dec 28, 2017 07:12 AM EST

Filed Under: Star Wars

"This is not going to go the way you think." If Star Wars: The Last Jedi proved anything, it's that fans should probably stop speculating about the developments of the new trilogy. Coming off the release of The Force Awakens, we had two years to think about where the sequel's story would go, which lead to infinite amounts of rumors and fan theories popping up. In this piece, we take a look back at some of the biggest ones that ended up being disproved upon the film's release. Check them out below!

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Luke Skywalker VS. The Knights of Ren

One of the biggest rumors about The Last Jedi swirled around the mysterious Knights of Ren taking on Luke Skywalker on Ahch-To in the film's third act. Some of these rumors and "leaks" stated that they had witnessed a scene being filmed that involved the Jedi Master taking on the Knights single-handedly, besting them all. The reports said the sequence involved stuntmen and wire work, though no concrete evidence of this ever surfaced. Of course, the Knights of Ren don't even make an appearance in the final film, and no one goes to Ahch-To but Rey, who leaves after she finally sees that Luke won't leave the planet.

Snoke's Identity Revealed

Rampant speculation about the mysterious Snoke began before The Force Awakens even hit theatres, and while many believed him to be Darth Plagueis (Palpatine's unseen master mentioned in Revenge of the Sith), rumors about the Supreme Leader's identity ranged from him being the first Jedi to Ezra Bridger from Star Wars: Rebels.

While director Rian Johnson confirmed that his film wouldn't delve into Snoke's story, rumors persisted that Snoke's past would at least be hinted at. Of course, the final film proved the entire internet wrong, with the Supreme Leader being dispatched midway through the film by Kylo Ren without so much as a tidbit about his backstory.

Luke Turns To The Dark Side

"It's time for the Jedi to end." The ominous phrase from the film's first trailer sparked some heated rumors that Luke Skywalker had fallen to the Dark Side of the Force, or at least embraced it in some way. While the Jedi Master did have a dark urge to kill his nephew, Ben Solo, to prevent a greater evil, he stayed his hand at the last moment. While some didn't enjoy the film's decision to have Luke turn his back on the Force and the galaxy, it might have arguably been a worse decision to have him completely renounce the Light.

Rey VS. A Sea Monster On Ahch-To

This rumor came from Making Star Wars, whose report gave details on the creatures of the island of Ahch-To. While the website ended up being right about the film's loveable Porgs being inspired by Skellig Michael's puffins, it also suggested that they were the island's protectors and that Rey would have to take on a sea monster in order to get their "permission" to stay.

You CAN glimpse the tail of a sea creature in the film, though Rey doesn't have any significant battles with anyone but Luke, and the Porgs don't end up having any impact aside from being adorable!

Kylo Ren Wears Darth Vader's Cape, Visits His Castle

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story introduced us to Darth Vader's castle on the planet Mustafar, and rumor had it that Kylo Ren would be paying a visit to the deserted castle in The Last Jedi to further his connection with his grandfather and complete his training. A separate rumor also suggested that Ren's new cape would actually be Vader's. Both of these were proven to be untrue, and the film sees Kylo Ren destroying his Vader-esque helmet and trying to shed the past, along with Vader's dark legacy.

Kylo Ren Is Redeemed

While it seemed that Kylo Ren solidified his villainy by murdering his father, Han Solo, many of the trailers for The Last Jedi showed a conflicted Ren that was seemingly still torn between the Light and Dark sides. This lead to several theories that despite Ren's training, he would ultimately shift back to the light while Rey would turn over to the Dark Side. While the final film showed an understanding formed between the two characters, Kylo Ren took one more step towards the darkness by murdering his master and ascending as Supreme Leader of The First Order.

Rey Is A Reincarnation of Anakin Skywalker

This rumor came very early on, stemming from the ending of The Force Awakens. With Rey shown to be strong with the Force, it was posited that she was actually a "reincarnation" of Anakin Skywalker. The theory/"leak" went on to explain that the Force would reincarnate a Chosen One to bring balance, and that Rey was a product of the Force itself much like Anakin was in the prequels.

The film shot this one down pretty handily, revealing Rey to be "no one", much like the trailer for The Force Awakens hinted at. Kylo Ren reveals that her parents were Jakku junkers who sold her for money, and are dead and buried back on the desert planet.

What was the craziest rumor or theory you heard about The Last Jedi? Let us know all your thoughts in the comments!

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MattBellissimo - 12/28/2017, 6:03 AM

LEVITIKUZ - 12/28/2017, 7:07 AM

Man all these rumors & speculations suck

Glad the movie didn’t do any of them. Last Jedi was a great film as is

ccxa - 12/28/2017, 7:10 AM

Rumor: The Last Jedi will be great

Reality: ...

MattBellissimo - 12/28/2017, 7:10 AM

It was.

Rumor confirmed!

ccxa - 12/28/2017, 7:11 AM

@MattBellissimo - meh

ElJefe - 12/28/2017, 7:15 AM

I wonder if online speculation impacts plots - like if they intentionally try to subvert theories as opposed to just making a great, solid story with no regard to what is being said online.

I loved TLJ but it did seem like the plot was a big FU to fan theories.

CorndogBurglar - 12/28/2017, 7:57 AM

@ElJefe - You almost have to think it does.

Look at how TFA left us. It was totally leading everyone to believe that Rey's parents were someone special. Its almost like they saw that everyone expected Luke to be her father and then saw all the other theories so they went with the one that no one was guessing.

ElJefe - 12/28/2017, 1:23 PM

@CorndogBurglar - If true, its kind of tainting the creative process - sucks

mayhem101878 - 12/28/2017, 9:55 PM

@CorndogBurglar - I still think that her parents might be someone special. I'm thinking the Kylo used one of the oldest bad guy tricks in the book. Tell the person that they are nothing, but if they join forces with them then the person will be someone and have meaning.

SuperCat - 12/28/2017, 7:15 AM

RUMOR: '"The Last Jedi" will be amazing."

MattBellissimo - 12/28/2017, 7:16 AM

It was though.

Love ya buddy <3

SuperCat - 12/28/2017, 7:17 AM

@MattBellissimo - LOL. Love you too, brother!

feedonatreefrog - 12/28/2017, 7:16 AM

Technically Rey could still be a reincarnation of the Chosen One if her parents are nobodies.

She was 'chosen' after all, chosen to be the balance to Kylo Ren.

Mansuper - 12/28/2017, 10:56 AM

@feedonatreefrog - Exactly. AND how does Kylo know Rey's origins?

ElJefe - 12/28/2017, 1:23 PM

@Mansuper -

They saw glimpses into each other’s minds during this ForceTime calls

Chameleon - 12/28/2017, 7:19 AM

Kylo will be redeemed no doubt, although i would have thought that would have involved Leia, so not sure about that now.

The knights of Ren rumour came from set pics of hooded characters, which is now known to be from a deleted scene of bandits invading Acht to

ODanil - 12/28/2017, 7:25 AM

Reincarnation, no.

but I really thought Rey was a "force birth".

Fogs - 12/28/2017, 8:06 AM

@ODanil - Well, maybe she is. Cause apparently we'll strand away from a Skywalker family saga after IX.

Antithesis - 12/28/2017, 7:28 AM

The last Jedi was not good. No joke, no sarcasm. It Just wasn't.

MattBellissimo - 12/28/2017, 7:30 AM

It was, but we can debate opinions all day.

Inktown03 - 12/28/2017, 7:29 AM

Financial success HUGE letdown

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