10 Biggest Star Wars Plot Holes and Continuity Errors

The Star Wars Saga is one of the most popular and beloved sci-fi franchises ever, however Even the best stories can have the biggest plot holes and continuity errors. George Lucas proved he was a master storyteller with the original Star Wars trilogy, which tells a compelling story that was expertly structured and executed perfectly. Lucas is also lucky to have other talented writers help him with the screenplay for The empire strikes back And Return of the JediAs if he would admit that dialogue is not his strong suit.

However, the saga became more complicated when Lucas returned to write and direct it Star Wars prequel trilogy, which contradicts some of what Lucas alluded to in the originals. Lucas sold Star Wars to Disney in 2012, allowing others to tell cinematic stories in his galaxy far, far away, but the films featured their own problems. The continued expansion of the franchise into other narrative mediums created even more contractionsresulting in 10 Star Wars Plot holes that still plague the saga.

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Why didn’t Obi-Wan use Force Speed ​​to save Qui-Gon?

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

Force speed first appeared in The empire strikes back When Luke Skywalker jumps out of a carbon-freezing chamber before Darth Vader can catch him. The beginning of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Introduced a variant of this ability when Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi used a burst of Force speed to sprint away from the droidekas attacking them. This incredible ability displays the Jedi’s power, affording them a quick escape from a tight spot.

Unfortunately, it also created a plot hole near the end of The Phantom Menace When Obi-Wan was separated from Qui-Gon and Darth Maul. Obi-Wan couldn’t run fast enough to help his master before the energy shields were turned back on, but that wouldn’t have been a problem if he had mentioned using Force speed earlier in the film. Perhaps Obi-Wan used too much energy during the fight or thought he had to be careful with his timing, though This problem could have been avoided if he and Qui-Gon had never had Force speed at the start of the movie.

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When exactly was Sipho-dias killed?

Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones

Another plot hole involving Obi-Wan Kenobi can be found in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones During his Camino investigation. Obi-Wan was shocked to learn that Jedi Lord Sipho-Dias had commanded a clone army, while the Kaminoan Prime Minister was just as surprised that “Master Sipho-Dias died almost ten years ago.” Since Attack of the clones is set 10 years later Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom MenaceThis would mean that Sipho-Dias placed the order sometime after the Battle of Naboo.

The only problem is that Obi-Wan contradicts himself later in the film while giving his report to the Jedi Council. Obi-Wan informed Mace Windu and Yoda that the Kaminoans received the order from Master Sifo-Dyas “…almost 10 years ago. I was under the impression he was killed before.” One scene says that Sipho-Dias was killed almost 10 years ago, while the other says that he was killed earlier And could not set the order. It’s possible that Obi-Wan lied to the Kaminoans, or received a specific date from​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​in off-screen, but there is no on-screen answer to explain this contradictory dialogue.

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Obi-Wan and Anakin met their rivals during the Clone Wars

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith Anakin Skywalker executed Count Dooku, while Obi-Wan Kenobi defeated General Grievous on Utapau. The film heavily implied that Anakin hadn’t seen Doku since Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Cloneswith Anakin stating “My powers have doubled since the last time we met, Count.” Obi-Wan is similarly implied to have never met Grievous during the warSurprised by his abilities as Greivous explains how Dooku trained him.

This implication was later contradicted by Star Wars: The Clone Warswho constantly paired the rivals throughout the show. Anakin even fought with Dooku more than once in 19 BBY, the year Revenge of the Sith is determinedSo saying that his powers have changed since their last meeting doesn’t make sense anymore. It is also illogical that Obi-Wan was surprised by Grievous’ abilities, or that Grievous would say that he was trained in the Jedi arts when Obi-Wan had already fought him throughout the war.

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Why does C-3PO act like he doesn’t know Leia?

Star Wars (aka A new hope)

While the Star Wars Prequels have a lot of plot holes, The first continuity error of the franchise appeared at the beginning of A new hope. Just before the Empire locks down Princess Leia Organa’s ship, the Tantive IVIn a tractor beam, C-3PO tells R2-D2 “There will be no escape for the princess this time.” This implied that C-3PO had known Leia for a while, especially after the prequels revealed that he had been in her adopted father’s service for almost 20 years.

This makes it surprising that C-3PO has no idea who Leia is when Luke asks about her. The best answer C-3PO can give is that “… She was a passenger on our last voyage, a person of some importance, I believe.” C-3PO may have been programmed to lie to protect Leia’s identity, but if that’s the case, he wouldn’t have mentioned his involvement with the Rebellion. Although it certainly doesn’t ruin the movie, It would have been easy to correct this mistake by telling C-3PO “There will be no escape this time” Or tell Luke who Leia was.

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Vader learns he has a son (at the wrong time)

The empire strikes back (Special Edition)

Some Star Wars Plot holes were created by the special editions of the original trilogyincluding Emperor Palpatine’s first appearance in The empire strikes back. In the theatrical version, Palpatine tells Darth Vader “We have a new enemy, Luke Skywalker…” And Vader answered, – Yes, my lord. Vader already knew that Luke was his son, so he and Palpatine turned their attention to the threat he posed and whether he might be turning to the dark side.

For the 2004 DVD release, George Lucas added new dialogue to reflect these Star Wars Prequel trilogy. Palpatine’s line was changed to “We have a new enemy, the young rebel who destroyed the Death Star. I have no doubt that this boy is the descendant of Anakin Skywalker.” While Vader was confused, Palpatine told him to search his feelings and accept the truth. Vader knowing that he has a son makes no sense in this scene, as he specifically refers to Luke as “Skywalker” Earlier in the film. Lucas did this to fix one plot hole but ended up creating another.

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How does Leah remember her mother?

Return of the Jedi

The end of the US Star Wars Prequel trilogy created a plot hole for Return of the Jedi By reconnoitering Leia Organa’s past. When Luke Skywalker asked if she remembered her real mother, Leia could recall enough to know that she was “…very beautiful. kind… but sad.” Leia’s memory suggests that her mother raised her for a few years before she diedWhile Luke is sent to live with Owen and Beru Lars.

however, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith Revealed that Leia was literal when she said her mother died when she was “Very young.” Padmé Amidala died immediately after giving birth to Luke and LeiaSo there is no reason a newborn child should have any memory of her mother. Lucas even admitted in behind-the-scenes footage that this was contradicted Return of the Jedi But defended his decision because of the emotional impact. Some Star Wars Comics hinted that Leia’s Force abilities allowed her to sense aspects of her mother’s past when she visited Naboo.

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Han should know that the Jedi are real

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Han Solo was a skeptical man when he met Luke Skywalker in A new hopeA perfect foil for an experienced Jedi Master like Obi-Wan Kenobi. Despite all the strange things he saw during his travels, Han was never convinced that the Force was realBelieve its practitioners rely “Tricks and nonsense.” Star Wars: The Force Awakens Han’s story comes full circle by him filling Obi-Wan’s role, telling Rey and Finn about the nature of the Force he didn’t always believe in.

As powerful as the moment was, not one line of dialogue connected with Hans’ past. When Rey excitedly asked if the Jedi were real, Han answered “I wondered about it myself. I thought it was a bunch of mumbo-jumbo.” Although he’s always been skeptical of the Force, it doesn’t make sense that he wouldn’t believe the Jedi existed, as Han was 10 years old at the beginning of the Clone Wars. His home planet of Corellia was a core world that built ships, so he wouldn’t have the excuse of living on a far-away desert planet like Rey.

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Is Poe Dameron ever a New Republic pilot?

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Poe Dameron’s backstory was never fleshed out in these Star Wars Sequel trilogy outside a few lines, but it’s enough to make plot holes. In the opening battle of Star Wars: The Last JediHe identified himself as “…Commander Poe Dameron of the Republic Fleet,” Although he was with the Resistance and the New Republic fleet was destroyed. The previously published tie-ins and comics clarified Poe’s storyMaking him a New Republic pilot recruited by Leia to join the resistance.

however, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Contradicted Poe’s established backstory when Zorii Bliss revealed that he was a spice runner before he left to join the resistance. This statement contradicts the books and has no gap between Poe’s criminal life and his time in the Resistance For him to have been a New Republic pilot. Star Wars: Poe Dameron – Free Fall by Alex Segura doubled down on Poe’s backstory by revealing that he fled to the Resistance after seeing a holo recording of Leia, as he was wanted by the New Republic and the Space Runners he betrayed.

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How did Leia know Rey was a Palpatine?

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Rey was horrified when Kylo Ren told her that she was the granddaughter of Emperor PalpatineThe most evil man in the galaxy. After seeing a vision of what she could become and sensing Leia’s death by the Force, Rey fled to AHC-TO and attempted to disguise herself as Luke Skywalker. Thankfully, Luke’s Force Ghost talked sense into Rey, but not before revealing that Leia knew she was a Palpatine.

This could have represented how Rey’s lineage never mattered to Leia, but it doesn’t explain how or when she learned this information. Leia learned that Palpatine was alive along with the rest of the ResistanceAnd there wouldn’t have been anyone she could have told her. Perhaps Luke learned the truth after becoming a Force Ghost and told Leia himself, but he could have said that to Rey. Unfortunately, this isn’t the only plot hole created during Rei’s brief return to Ahch-To.

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How did Luke’s X-Wing work on AHC-TO?

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Although Luke Skywalker convinces Rey to go to Exegol, she knows that she has destroyed the only ship that can get her off Ach-To. good luck to you, Luke lifted his old X-Wing out of the water In a scene reminiscent of Yoda doing the same in The empire strikes back. Rey then flew the ship through the treacherous path to Exegol and later used it to return to the Resistance when the battle was over.

No matter how the film makes it seem, There is absolutely no way Luke’s X-Wing should have worked. It was underwater for at least 5 years, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi – The Visual Dictionary By Pablo Hidalgo said that Luke used one of the wings for the door of his hut. If the ship worked, then Luke had no excuse not to show up in person in the previous film. Star Wars will always be one of the greatest sci-fi franchises, but no long-running series is immune to plot holes and continuity errors.