In our previous articles, we discussed Episode VII: Revenge of the Sith, Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, and the new release, Rogue One. In this article, we take a look at how these movies should have ended. We’ll also talk about what the Expanded Universe is and whether Episode VII would make any sense as part of it. In the process, we’ll also touch on why J.J. Abrams’ reason for not making Leia a Jedi is dumb.

Episode VII: Revenge of the Sith

While Revenge of the Sith does have some interesting plot twists, it still doesn’t quite reach the heights of Episode III. The first half of the film is a bit sleepy, and we would’ve loved to see more of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Liam Neeson, and Jar-Jar Binks. However, there’s a good lightsaber duel that makes up for the lackluster dialogue.

While we are all aware of the importance of Anakin and Luke, the Jedi were killed by the clones in the original trilogy. However, in the final installment, the Jedi will turn on the Jedi and begin to murder Anakin. If the Jedi were not so eager to murder Anakin, then they wouldn’t have been so quick to turn on him, which is a major plot flaw.

Revenge of the Sith should end with Darth Vader and Obi-Wan dueling. However, the film ended with Obi-Wan destroying Anakin, whereas in the Game Boy Advance version, the Emperor killed Anakin and proclaimed a new Empire. There’s also a glaring oversight in the prequel trilogy’s ending, with Rex and Ahsoka escaping on the wheelbike. In the game, though, they are caught up in a chase, which doesn’t end with the Jedi Master and the ship.

Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

If we’ve come this far, you’re probably asking yourself how Star Wars 7 should have ended. Ultimately, the movie is a chase sequence between the First Order and the Resistance. After the attack on Starkiller Base, the Resistance fleet is near the end of its lives. General Leia, who is shot and injured in a TIE bombing run on Raddus, is left to die in the aftermath. Holdo, however, is able to take command of the Resistance fleet and plans to speed towards Crait, where an old Rebel base was once located.

The prequel trilogy and The Last Jedi both ran into conflict over change, because they were helmed by fans of the franchise. As a result, they were stuck in a rut and couldn’t make any changes. As a result, the narrative and plot freezes up, and filmmakers end up rearranging deck chairs. Ultimately, this leads to disappointing endings and an incomplete story.

Episode IX: The Force Awakens

The opening text crawl of “Star Wars: Episode VII” explains several key plot points. It’s clear that the characters of Anakin Skywalker and Qui-Gon Jinn are going to be in the next film, but we’re left wondering how the movie should have ended. Is the film supposed to be as ambiguous as that? Or is it simply too confusing? I’ll explain why in a moment.

At this point in the film, the Resistance is trying to get away from the First Order. Rose, Poe, and Finn are mistrustful of Vice Admiral Holdo. Rey, on the other hand, discovers that her mentor, Luke Skywalker, is not the man she thought he was. He reluctantly agrees to teach Rey, despite claiming that the Jedi Order is over. This leaves the Resistance scrambling for help. In the meantime, Rey plots to free Kylo Ren from the First Order.

Episode IX: Rogue One

The third installment of the Star Wars saga carries many of the same mistakes as its predecessors. Director J.J. Abrams and co-writer Derek Connolly try desperately to tie up loose ends. While they retain story credit, the films are disjointed and often feel like they’re being edited live. As such, they’re far less satisfying than the original trilogy.

The sequel focuses on spectacle and nostalgia instead of deep character development. However, it does manage to up the stakes and excitement without trying to emulate the original. For instance, a computer-generated version of Carrie Fisher’s character would not be as successful as a real-life actress. Instead, Abrams would have been more likely to have cast a different actor, and that could have resulted in a more memorable and more effective movie.

If you’re looking for a more satisfying conclusion, consider rewatching the original trilogy. The Phantom Menace’s climax involves Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin, and the two are in a fight at the end of the movie. The latter is finally revealed as “The Phantom Menace” and the Jedi are defeated in a brutal way.