Lucasfilm’s upcomingStar Warsmovies may appear disjointed at first glance, but a new theory binds them together with Rey’s secret Force power. Lucasfilm has recently recommitted to releasing three new movies in 2026-2027, withThe Mandalorian & Grogukicking things off. After that, theupcomingStar Warsmoviesinclude one featuring Daisy Ridley’s return as founder of a new Jedi Order, and a mysterious “Dawn of the Jedi” film by James Mangold. This approach has left many fans wondering if there’s a cohesive thread that binds these narratives together or if they are merely standalone tales scattered across time.
An intriguing theory suggests the answer lies with Rey Skywalker herself. She’s an obvious connection between the two movies, not least because she possesses the Sacred Jedi Texts - some of which may date all the way back to the days of thePrime Jedi. But there may be more to it than that, because of a rare Force power that Rey possesses, one that could serve as a bridge between the anciet past and the unfolding future,revealing deep connections that tie the seemingly random stories into a single unified narrative.
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Rey Secretly Possesses The Force Power Of Psychometry
InStar Wars: The Force Awakens, Rey reaches out and touches the Skywalker lightsaber - and experiences a seriies of fragmented and vivid visions that give her glimpses of the Jedi Temple’s destruction and the tragic fall of Luke Skywalker. This so-called “Forceback” has been confirmed to be a manifestation of the rareForce powercalled psychometry,which allows a Force-sensitive to see and experience the history and emotions associated with objects. She manifested the same ability inStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, when she touched the Sith dagger once owned by Ochi of Bestoon.
Other Jedi have used psychometry, including the Clone Wars era Jedi Quinlan Vos and - most recently -The Acolyte’s Vernestra Rwoh. The most well-known example is Cal Kestis, anOrder 66survivor who stars inJedi: Fallen OrderandJedi: Survivor. Like Rey, Cal experiences viisions and insights connected to the objects he touches, and he can see the events of the past with remarkable clarity as he masters this Force power.
Rey’s Secret Force Power Will Allow Her To See The Past
Psychometry is often used byStar Warsas a narrative tool to give the past a certain degree of presentness in the story. For Rey, the ability to access and interpret the past through physical objects enhances her role in the saga, positioning her as a key figure in unraveling the galaxy’s secrets. For Cal, the flashbacks - and Force echoes associated with them - help the games “show, not tell” when it comes to outlining the events of the past.
There is no limit to how far back psychometry can go
Cal’sJedi: Survivorvisions are particularly important, because they allowed him to see what had happened centuries before the Skywalker saga, in theHigh Republic Era. In theory, there is no limit to how far back he can go; he could use psychometry to explore the galaxy’s ancient history. The same is true for Rey, who can use psychometry to view the distant past. Significantly, Rey already has the Sacred Jedi Texts, books that potentially date back to the time of the Prime Jedi. Simply touching them could allow her to see the dawn of the Jedi.
Rey Can Learn From (& Even Experience) The Dawn Of The Jedi
Given Rey possesses this unusual Force power, it’s easy to see howStar Warscould use her to tie the two moviies together. As Rey works to establish and run a new Jedi Order, her power could allow her to experience the events ofDawn of the Jedi, linking the two stories together and even allowing her to learn from the past when teaching in the present. This connection would enhance the narrative cohesion of theStar Warssaga, positioning Rey as the pivotal fiigure who unites the ancient past and the new future of the Jedi.It would also be a perfect George Lucas-style rhymescheme.
When the next threeStar Warsmovies were first announced, it initially seemed as though they were somewhat random. This theory, however, suggests there’s a reason Lucasfilm plans to push both the distant past and the future of the Jedi Order at the same time; because they’re tied together by a wonderfully creative narrative threat. Hopefully thisStar Warstheory turns out to be true, because it really does work so well, and would add so much to the overall story.
Star Wars: New Jedi Order
Cast
The tenth mainline installment in the Star Wars franchise is the first movie to follow the sequel trilogy, where Mark Hamill’s Luke, Carrie Fisher’s Leia, and Harrison Ford’s Han Solo gave their final farewell. After the release of The Rise of Skywalker, development on a direct sequel had become dormant as Disney shifted focus on other parts of the galaxy, namely, Disney+ shows such as The Mandalorian, Andor, and Ahsoka. However, a movie starring Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker was officially announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023.
