Star Wars 9: Fan theory claims clue about Kylo Ren's redemption appears in A New Hope
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One particular fan theory claims that a specific line in A New Hope, the first Star Wars film released in 1977, could foreshadow such a plot twist. In The Force Awakens, the first instalment of Star Wars‘s sequel trilogy, Han Solo and Leila have a similar exchange about their son Kylo Ren, who at this point appears lost to the dark side. We’ve heard over and over about how IX will end all three trilogies, so why wouldn’t this theme be carried forward as well?” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events Other fans have pointed to another line, found in the Last Jedi, which also appears to hint that Kylo could turn to the light side.