Now, you’ll want to have your pinch of salt ready for this one, but Reddit user FOOSLS is claiming to have seen early storyboards for Star Wars: Episode IX, which is set to go into production this summer under director J.J. Abrams.
Of course, Reddit isn’t exactly the most reliable source, but it should be noted that this particular user posted an overview of Star Wars: The Last Jedi some two years ago, and several aspects – Kylo killing Supreme Leader Snoke, a casino planet – were on the money. Their Last Jedi report also said that Poe Dameron accompanied Finn on his adventure to Canto Bight, something that Rian Johnson has since confirmed was originally going to be the plan.
With that in mind, it is possible that the following is an early outline for Episode IX, with some aspects subject to change. By the same token, it may also be fan fiction. However, if you want to avoid the risk of spoilers completely, you may want to stop reading now.
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So, according to the report, Episode IX will pick up five years after The Last Jedi, with the Resistance’s popularity at an all time low given that Supreme Leader Kylo Ren’s rule over the galaxy is seen by most as benevolent. Nevertheless, Rey, Poe, Finn and Leia continue the fight, and receive a tip from a First Order mole offering them a lead that will reveal the sinister true nature of the First Order.
This tip takes them to the Unknown Regions, where they discover an ocean planet home to the secret behind the First Order’s unlimited resources – an ancient manufacturing station powered by slaves from the conquered worlds of the Unknown Regions. This plotline revolves around liberating the captives, and ends with the Unknown Regions becoming united and preparing for war with the known regions.
At the same time, Kylo Ren is using the Knights of Ren to track down other Force users, many of whom have sought out Rey for protection, as well as attempting to uncover the First Order mole (this turns out to be Hux, who has ambitions of taking Kylo’s spot as Supreme Leader). Kylo and Ren continue to communicate through the Force, and it is revealed that they are in love with each other. However, one of Rey’s “students” turns out to be her child, which results in Kylo flipping out and almost killing Rey, only for Leia to intervene.
The report concludes with a disclaimer that “this is an early story board but the heart of the film is there with secret love child and the theme of an Empire thriving but at a terrible cost.”
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As stated above, this may well be complete speculation, but let us know what you make of the rumoured plot in the comments below…
Star Wars: Episode IX is set for release on December 20th, 2019.
pocketnunu says
Um… this is already several days (or more?) old, folks. This would have us believe that Kylo is so dense that if he and Rey are secret lovers why/how could he not know 1) that not only was Rey pregnant and had a baby; 2) but the child wasn’t his; 3) which meant she’d cheated on him!! There is a conflict here since Carrie Fisher passed away – it was stated (JJ or KK) that they were not going to recast Leia or CGI her. If true, it will be impossible for Leia to “intervene” to save Rey from Kylo’s attack. This early story board is outdated and who knows how JJ may have changed the script.
Gary@FlickeringMyth says
To be fair, it does state it’s from an early storyboard. If it is true, it’s presumably pre-Abrams otherwise it’s unlikely that it would have Leia in. It may well be the broad strokes of the story still though… assuming it’s not just made up.
Fuzzy says
Either way it’ll probably suck. I’m a huge SW fan but the last two instalments (not including R1) has left me cold. The only thing JJ can do now is pay some fan service and undo some of the nonsense Johnson did before history regards it as on par with the prequel trilogy, regardless of box office receipts. Fisher’s passing has left them in a plot hole they’re unlikely to get out of.
Gary@FlickeringMyth says
I was a fan of The Force Awakens so I’m looking forward – somewhat – to seeing Abrams back for Episode IX. But The Last Jedi definitely sapped most of my enthusiasm.
Shoretrooper says
An ocean planet? Hurrah we can add Discount Kamino to Discount Tatooine (Jakku), Discount Hoth (Starkiller Planet), Discount Yavin (D’Qar), Discount Endor (Takodana), Discount Death Star (Starkiller Base), and Discount Naboo (Canto Shite).
Crait is the only interesting new world we’ve seen. Can’t we have another? Or are the sequel trilogy concept artists just completely devoid of originality and imagination?
As for the story rumoured here : garbage and nonsensical. A fitting end to the sequel trilogy…
Anthony Pirtle says
Here’s an idea – how about just a planet. Not an ice planet or a desert planet or a salt planet or a city planet or a forest moon, just a world with normal topography. I think Naboo is the only one of those we ever kind of saw in the entirety of the franchise.
Shoretrooper says
Of all the near infinite possibilities of all the potential alien worlds that a galaxy far, far away could offer, you want to see a planet with “normal topography”? Why? Isn’t that boring?
Anyway, you say it yourself – it’s already been done with Naboo.
Then again, I suppose adding another Discount Naboo to the sequel trilogy would be equally unoriginal and fitting…
Anthony Pirtle says
Why would visiting a tundra or a forest or a desert or an ocean or volcano be more boring if the entire planet didn’t look the exact same way, as if designed by a nine year old?