Star Wars Episode 9 theory: Is this what will happen to Kylo Ren in the Rise of Skywalker?

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will tie up the Skywalker Saga which began in 1977. Since then, there have been films, video games, comics, figurines, clothes, speakers, tumblers, and now theme parks dedicated to and spawned from Star Wars. Its characters are cherished, even its villains, which leaves many fans wondering what will happen to the main baddie in Episode 9 – Kylo Ren.

What will happen to Kylo Ren at the end of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?

One fan has posited a theory on Reddit which explains what will happen to Kylo Ren, aka Ben Solo.

The user speculated that for JJ Abrams to flat out kill Kylo off as a villain wouldn’t fit with the vibe of Star Wars.

After all, if Darth Vader can redeem himself surely Kylo Ren can too.

Yet, Kylo Ren’s crimes are too serious and egregious to simply be forgiven.

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So if Kylo Ren cannot be forgiven and likely won’t die as a villain, he could die as a hero.

However, this parallel to Darth Vader might be too similar for many fans.

The user wrote: “So what is left? Exile. I think Ben will last be seen flying into the unknown regions in search of new purpose.”

The theory may be too cheesy for some, but Star Wars has always maintained an element of sentimentality.

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Not much is known about the upcoming Episode 9, even in the wake of the Star Wars Celebration in May.

Some mysteries have been cleared up, but these have only given way to more theories.

So far we do know a few things – like who some new cast members are playing.

Naomi Ackie has joined the cast as a rebel named Jannah, who was photographed for Variety in character with John Boyega’s Finn.

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Richard E. Grant plays Allegiant General Pryde, a high-ranking general in the First Order.

Keri Russell plays a character named Zorri Bliss, who many speculate is, in fact, Rey’s mother.

The confusion surrounding Matt Smith’s inclusion in the cast continues, despite his absence from the Star Wars Celebration where other Episode 9 announcements were made.

Filming on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker wrapped in February 2019.

Starwarsnews.net has a handy countdown clock for the days until Episode 9: 191 and counting.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is out in UK cinemas on December 19, 2019.