The end of The Rise of Skywalker is quite divisive among fans, and not just because Rey and Kylo share a kiss after their final battle with Palpatine. There is also disagreement over whether Kylo shared any last words with Rey after he became one with the Force.
The film's novelization settles the debate, confirming that Kylo and Rey do share one final discussion. "A voice came to her through the Force, clear and strong. 'I will always be with you,' Ben said," the novelization reveals.
However, it is Rey's response that will sound familiar to fans of the franchise. "She smiled. Let the truth of it wash over her. 'No one's ever really gone,' she whispered." These last words were uttered by Luke Skywalker at the end of the film's first trailer.
Directed and co-written by J.J. Abrams, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker stars Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong' o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, Billie Lourd, Keri Russell, Anthony Daniels, Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams, and Carrie Fisher, with Naomi Ackie and Richard E. Grant. The film is now in theaters and will be on sale digitally on March 17 and physically on March 31.
(Via Movieweb.)