Star Warsjust surprisingly took a jab atRey Skywalker’sname inLEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy. Rey adopting the last name Skywalker at the end ofStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerremains one of the most controversial aspects of the sequel trilogy. In fact, of all the complaints lodged atStar Warsmovies and TV shows, Rey becoming a Skywalker is still one of the loudest and most persistent.
In part, the frustration with this decision was due to largerissues with the sequel trilogy, wherein continuity errors made story arcs feel sudden and unearned. Nevertheless, inThe Rise of Skywalker, it was clear that the Skywalker family members themselves gave their seal of approval, as both Leia Organa and Luke Skywalker appeared as Force ghosts smiling down upon Rey.This madeRebuild the Galaxy’sblink-and-you-miss-it shady comment all the more shocking.
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Star Wars Just Poked Fun At “Rey Skywalker” In A Surprising Moment
Early inRebuild the Galaxy, the show’s protagonist, Sig Greebling, recounts the story oftheStar Warstimeline, from the prequel trilogy to the sequel trilogy. However, when he introduces Rey in the story, he calls her last name into question. In a dubious tone, he says,“Rey, who is… kind of a Skywalker.” Rebuild the Galaxydidn’t shy away from taking small, playful jabs atStar Wars, the sequel trilogy in particular; however, this still came as a shock.
Sig tipped his hat to the corners of the fanbase who have never fully embraced the notion that Rey is now a Skywalker.
By referring to Rey as"kind of a Skywalker"with an inflection that sounded more like a question than a statement, Sig tipped his hat to the corners of the fanbase who have never fully embraced the notion that Rey is now a Skywalker. Of course, Sig also would not have known that Luke and Leia’s Force ghosts seem to have co-signed this name change for Rey. While this proved interesting enough inRebuild the Galaxy, though, it also has much more intriguing implications forStar Wars’upcoming movies.
Will In-Universe Characters Accept Rey As A Skywalker?
Notably,Rebuild the Galaxyis not canon. However,Rey’s upcomingStar Warsmovie, rumored to be titledStar Wars: New Jedi Order, will be, and it will almost certainly need to address Rey’s identity as a Skywalker. This will prove interesting, as the Skywalker Saga was meant to end withThe Rise of Skywalker. It remains to be seen how exactly these two concepts—the Skywalker Saga being over and Rey being a Skywalker—can co-exist.
Now, though,Rebuild the Galaxycalls into question whether in-universe characters will truly embrace Rey as a Skywalker. After all, the Skywalkers, Luke in particular, are incredibly famous in the galaxy. Will other characters accept that Rey is now a Skywalker, especially if her biological link to Palpatine is discovered, or, like Sig, will they doubt her status as a true Skywalker? OnlyNew Jedi Ordercan answer that, butLEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxyhas reinforced thatRey Skywalker’sname remains a controversy in the franchise.
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
Cast
In a galaxy far, far away, familiar heroes and villains return in LEGO form to embark on a thrilling adventure to restore balance to the universe. As the remnants of the Empire threaten the fragile peace, a group of courageous rebels, including iconic characters like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo, join forces with new allies to rebuild what was lost. Utilizing their wit, bravery, and the unique humor of the LEGO universe, they face off against formidable foes, uncover hidden secrets, and forge unexpected alliances.
