Son of Anakin Skywalker, hero of the original trilogy. Later becomes a Jedi Master attempting to rebuild the Order from scratch.
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Born at the end — brief cameo as a newborn delivered to Uncle Owen on Tatooine.
Main character — farm boy who joins the Rebellion and destroys the Death Star.
Trains with Yoda on Dagobah, faces Vader, learns the devastating truth about his father.
Confronts the Emperor, refuses to kill his father, and ultimately redeems Anakin Skywalker.
Surprise appearance — rescues Grogu from Moff Gideon's cruiser.
Trains Grogu at his new Jedi temple.
Missing for most of the film — found at the very end on Ahch-To.
Trains Rey, projects himself across the galaxy to save the Resistance, becomes one with the Force.
Appears as a Force ghost to encourage Rey before her final confrontation.
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