The Original Star Wars Episode 9: Duel Of The Fates

Published 2023-05-10
Taking a look at the original script for The Rise of Skywalker titled Duel of the Fates. Before JJ Abrams signed on to direct Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Colin Trevorrow was slated to direct. We explore the key differences between Colin Trevorrow's vision and JJ Abrams’ final version of the movie, examining the plot, characters, and themes. Featuring Rey wielding a double bladed lightsaber, Finn leading an insurrection on Coruscant with the help of Rose, Poe falling in love with Rey, Kylo fighting a vision of Darth Vader and The Knights of Ren trying to hunt down Rey, this would’ve been a very different film. Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the 'Star Wars' franchise's most controversial and discussed topic, and discover the untold story of the original version of 'Rise of Skywalker.' Thanks for watching What Could Have Been!

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0:00 Intro
1:22 Opening
2:11 Hux
2:46 Knights of Ren
3:11 Kylo Ren on Mustafar
4:16 Rey
5:11 Sith Training With Tor Valum
6:16 Bonadan
6:58 Coruscant
8:32 Mortis
10:27 Ending
10:56 Closing Thoughts

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All Comments (21)
  • The fact that not a single person said wait why don’t we have Han Leia and Luke in a scene together in the first film is beyond me.
  • Personally I think instead of Leia using the force to convince Kylo to stop being evil, I like the idea of force ghost Anikan appearing in front of Kylo and showing him a path of enlightenment in his own way. It would be very ironic that the man he idolized was the one to turn back to the light.
  • @AlmightyArceus
    Trevorrow using the actual politics, stakes, and timeline of Star Wars, as well as using Mortis as a central and meaningful location would have been so excellent.
  • @noahsryan
    I love how this is clearly an early draft but still better than what we got
  • @CJ198707
    Duel of the Fates script is so much better than what we actually got for IX
  • @TheLiamster
    I love this version so much more with Coruscant. It’s the perfect setting for a true large scale battle on the ground and in space.
  • @BrytonBand
    I remember having a conversation with a friend of mine and he said "the problem I have with Disney is that they just see these new movies as films, not Star Wars films." This script that you just talked about really proves what he meant by that. Colin clearly respected the lore and recognized the weight of what he was making. Kennedy and crew just wanted to shovel something out for a profit.
  • @TexasRy
    THIS story is LIGHT YEARS better than what we got, damn it, hopefully someone can MAKE this version of the movie, would be AWESOME!
  • @fangkc
    Among one of my biggest disappointments, was how much of a misopperunity it was for Finn to convince some stormtroopers to join him in the final fight, it would have made a moving character arc.
  • @ziyangyipfilms
    having introduced a sith wielding a double-bladed light saber in Episode I and concluding Episode IX with a jedi that can do the same, that's the kind of poetry rhyme in line with George Lucas! And it does make so much sense to Rey's character development, she started off skilled with a staff.
  • @Nomednomel45
    This is outrageous. We need this version of the movie.
  • @krowtic6807
    When I first read the script years ago I couldn't believe that this is what we could have had. I still feel the same.
  • @SheevPalps868
    Seeing Darth Vader bully Kylo would’ve been amazing 😂
  • @NERDx23
    I read somewhere that Rey’s lightsaber was supposed to be a combination of Luke and Leia’s lightsabers. As for Luke’s side (Anakin’s lightsaber that broke in the Last Jedi) the blade was distorted just like Kylos. And for Leia’s blade it would had been green. So just imagine seeing Rey wielding a double blue/green light saber that belonged to the original Skywalkers…
  • @righteousham
    It's a bit weak in some areas, notably the unnecessary romance and Kylo's heel face turn, but overall this is significantly stronger overall.
  • @EwokFuica
    This would have been a much better version than what we had. Hands down. People would remember the battle of Coruscant.
  • I would really like to have at least an animated version of this script. A "what if" story, maybe labeled under the "visions" banner... Something that would keep Episode IX intact for those who liked it, but would also give those who were not something to conclude their rewatches of the saga
  • @sonicsawblade
    It could be better, but the ideas in this sound absolutely awesome. The whole Battle of Coruscant sounds amazing and the idea of Rey having a dual saber, and then being blinded and then using the force to fight is so cool. It makes me sad how truly awesome the sequels could have been
  • @gravelycritical
    This is what we wanted. This would have cemented the sequel trilogy as one of the best. If only we could remake the movies and get Colin back on. Damn you, KK...
  • OMG, the Duel of the Fates story would have been SOOOO much better than what we got!!!