This key moment from Star Wars: The Force Awakens may have introduced time travel in the franchise 10 years ago. In the scene, Kylo Ren reacts with unusual intensity when he learns that a “girl” is involved with the droid that contains the map to Luke Skywalker. His response suggests he already knows something about this girl, which raises questions about whether Rey, the hero of the sequel trilogy, has traveled through time.
The exchange between Kylo Ren and a Stormtrooper may imply that Rey has already met him, potentially out of sequence. This idea is supported by Rey’s later “Forceback” scene, which shows her experiencing a series of visions, including one with Kylo Ren. This could suggest that Kylo Ren has already met Rey, or that she has traveled back in time to interact with him.
While there is no concrete evidence that Rey has time-traveled, it is possible that her powers related to the Force Dyad with Kylo Ren/Ben have given her the ability to do so. The sequel trilogy’s innovations and developments have increased the potential for exploring this concept further.
Rey’s return to the Star Wars franchise is confirmed, with two potential projects in the works. However, her Star Wars: New Jedi Order film has faced uncertain development, and her role in the upcoming trilogy may change the direction of her character. The franchise’s focus on her return could lead to a deeper exploration of her abilities, including time travel, if this theory is proven true.
