The Original Star Wars Episode 9: Duel Of The Fates 

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.

Duel of the Fates script is so much better than what we actually got for IX

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.

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.

Seeing Darth Vader bully Kylo would’ve been amazing 😂

THIS story is LIGHT YEARS better than what we got, damn it, hopefully someone can MAKE this version of the movie, would be AWESOME!

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.

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.

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.

I love how this is clearly an early draft but still better than what we got

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.

This version actually MAKES SENSE

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…

This is outrageous. We need this version of the movie.

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...

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

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.

This would have been a much better version than what we had. Hands down. People would remember the battle of Coruscant.

Most of the conflicts with Trevorrow’s script arose because Carrie Fisher died and the script relied so much on her character. Trevorrow couldn’t square that circle,

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

This version captures the epic feel of a Star Wars movie, taking you from location to location and building on the universe. Needed some tweaking, mostly with the kylo renn angle, but way more solid than the last two films. Also, too many hints that both Finn (who managed a light saber when all the lore suggests they are way too awkward and dangerous with the force to help) and Poe with his crazy piloting skills, both have some force sensitivity. Would have been awesome to see them get trained up a bit with Rey, maybe even have Finn find that legendary purple light saber and do some work.

OMG, the Duel of the Fates story would have been SOOOO much better than what we got!!!

Daisy Ridley is too good a person for her character or these movies, bless her heart, kid had the Star Wars spirit

Not only was this script a better continuation to the new trilogy, but they had way more callbacks to the prequels than I expected. Much more cohesive of a whole universe rather than a bunch of random stories and planets like a cartoon

OMG, the story makes so much sense for the trilogy, sounds way better than what we got

Well damn. I certainly had some major issues with The Last Jedi and this script definitely isn't perfect, but this is so much better than what we ended up getting. It actually follows up what came before it in a meaningful way.

this was so much better of a plot than what we got-

I’d have added remnants of the new republic/rebellion show up with lando. So like Hera, Sabine, Wedge (piloting an old t-65), and some people from the Aftermath.

How this was not the movie we got, I’m floored. This would’ve been absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing and visualizing! Feels like closure I didn’t know I even needed, haha!

This version of Episode 9 is way better than the hyped melodrama we got on film. Really wished that they had made this version than that mess we finally got. Being a long time fan, I did not buy the Blu Rays of “The Last Jedi” or “Rise Of Skywalkers”. I did not even pay money to go watch it on the big screen. Only watched it over streaming. Massively bad conclusion to an epic saga.

Would deffo have preferred Duel of the Fates version! Also, the absence of 'Rey. . . Skywalker,' would have been worth the price in and of itself. Rose n Finn would've been a decent pay off from the previous entry. Kylo mirroring his Uncle on Dagobqh w/Yoda would've awesome to see, and have given Adam Driver more opportunity to demonstrate his acting abilities...(please bear in mind, all of what I've just remarked, is nothing more than my own personal opinion!!) Be Kind!!!💙💜💙

Wow, this is insanely so much better than the movie we got. Not perfect, but much better.

Using JJ to save a franchise is like using Galactus to save the planet!

This version of the movie 1000000000%! I'm just so sad that it will never make it to the big screen.

rey having a double light saber would have made way more sense, just like you said, I was dumbfounded by how horrible the last Jedi was that I didn't even think about it, I still haven't seen all of episode 9 to this day cause it's just too terrible. I just watched bits and pieces of it once when I was drunk and curious. but now that I think about it, I also agree with you, I was thinking she'd end up with a unique light saber that would be more like a staff.

I never viewed the sequels as a continuation or conclusion to the first six films. The themes are very different (a big part of the original 6 is that giving in to fear will corrupt you, something entirely absent in the 7-9), they didn't have the same central villain until Palpatine was shoehorned in at the end...it just felt like they were merely rehashing the beats from the OT, and badly at that.

This actually sounds way better. The handling of the latest trilogy was criminal.

Definitely this version. I’m still pissed that Johnson (and then Abrams on episode nine) did so little with Finn’s character. I wish they had made him Force Sensitive. I would have loved seeing his character have the time (and storyline and screen time) to develop his abilities, much like we saw with Luke and then Rey, who were both “too old” to be Jedi, and yet became Jedi.

I'm so disappointed that we didn't get this. Who wouldn't have preferred this over what we got? Imagine having the power to make this a reality, but fumbling so hard. I do recognize some themes and elements have made their way into the TV shows. Especially now after episode 5 of Ahsoka.

JFC this is the movie we should have gotten. It makes me want to cry. Kennedy should be jailed for tossing this script.

First of all: this is a great channel! The Narratorvoice fits great (not to monotone and not too joyful, just as neutrals as the information dealt with) and the editing that fits the narration perfectly also adds to the experience! Just uncovered this channel yesterday and binge-watching. Second of all: how come that so often the good and creative ideas get tossed aside for the obvious and safe idea. Yes I know, because it's safe money, but this sounds so much better than TROS...

This sounds amazing. I would like to see them do this script as an animation ala The Clone Wars as an alternative option for the fans. I doubt it would happen, but I never thought we'd get the Snyder Cut either.

Duel of The Fates by a mile. Thanks for reminding me btw of the ludicrous Finn riding horses on a Star Destroyer scene. I had managed to completely erase that from my memory.

Its because each film was supposed to feature one of the original cast and their death. Episode 7 Han, Episode 8 Luke, and 9 Leia.

This version would have restored EVERYTHING to Star Wars

I think a bigger problem not addressed here, is the direction Disney took starting back with episode 7. JJ seemed stuck with "too many cooks in the kitchen" and ended up doing more what they wanted than following George Lucas's unfinished treatments for 7, 8 & 9. After realizing they should back off, Disney gave Johnson too much creative control. However, they then realized they needed to "save" the final episode and JJ was again had too many cooks in the kitchen. It's ironic how the Mandalorian and Boba Fett spin offs went back to Lucas's treatments to recapture former glory. I don't put much of it on JJ as I do on Disney, specifically Kathleen Kennedy, not understanding the nuances of the franchise to begin with. Star Wars was treated as this cash cow and any movie made would make a fortune and why Solo didn't work but Rogue One did. They seem to have wisened up with Filoni and Favreau getting back to the secret sauce with the TV shows.

This sounds great and I would much preferred this over what we received. I still don't think it would have saved that trilogy, the damage was too far extensive from the previous two.

I would have really liked to see Trevarrow's episode 9, I just feel like it would've been much more unique and really ambitious

Big problems with that script too. It certainly shouldn't get built into something that it isn't just because it's not what we got. A dead Rey getting to choose life would have been barf inducing and incredibly naff.

Definetly better than the actual 9 episode. On screen, it would be better than better, especially seeing rey fighting with the dual saber

This is so much infinitely better than what was made. I would have loved this movie. Colin Trevorrow deserves credit for this brilliant script.

The biggest problem with TROS is that it felt very rushed, jumping from scene to scene, location to location, like 3 movies in one... I don't blame Ryan, he had to explain why Kylo turned evil and why Luke turned his back on the galaxy, J.J. alredy set that in ep. 7

I think that I would have liked to have seen the duel of the fates rather than the rise of skywalker. It just sounds better and more thoughtfully executed in general. Kind regards from Daniel Harman.

All the call backs and intensity sounds so dope. From the dual saber, being blind, both dying together so dope.

The Movie starts in Coruscant. Luke is the head of the newly established Jedi temple. Our story follows the new students. (A natural progression) It’s very easy for the audience to figure out how they got to that point considering Lea’s background in politics. The Prequels did a lot of things right. So interconnecting nods to all six previous entries to set the tone for the new characters is what I was expecting.

Thanks for this. I like how you synchronized your summary with relevant/similar footage from various SW stuff. Very well executed. This would have made a much better sequel series than what we got. Although it doesn't really solve all the problems of "Star Wars Episode 8: Battlestar Galactica". But it still would've been better than "Episode 9: Revenge of the Director"

This is way better than what we got. I still say Finn should've been a Jedi and back with Rey.

I watched your video and really resonated with how you explained Episode 9 vs Endgame. I also searched up the fan edit by MSWGA and that fan edit is AMAZING! Watched it twice immediately. I loved how they did that one to bring more emotional depth back into the whole 9 episode long series spanning 40 years. As for this script, I love a lot of the concepts, though as you mention: why Kyle would turn good randomly doesn’t make sense from what we know. Also the random Poe/Rey love connection is kind of random too. Also you had me dying when you reminded us of the horseback riding … oh my

I cant beleive how rediculously ass the episode 9 we got was. It fills me with sadness that something more along the lines of this script was not adopted. Great video!

What would have been a nice nod to the original is that at the medal ceremony mentioned. Liea gives the medals as she did in A New Hope. I think the concept presented, with a few tweaks, would have definitely appealed to fans. The big issue i had with the last two movies is the addition of characters and storylines that made no sense. They tried too hard to throw people off but it failed miserably.

Holy crap that wouldn’t just have been better, it would have been awesome.

I didn't even need to finish your video, this is 1000 times better!!

Pretty much every character would've had a better deal in this version, especially Hux. I personally consider it a crime against creative writing that they set him up as a credible and formidable opponent in the Force Awakens, then turned him into comic relief after that.

Really loving this series! Thank you amd keep it up!

I think Snoke shouldn’t have died and he should have been Darth Plagueis the wise

I always imagined a large scale clone wars type battle where Luke Leia and Han are seen in action together for one last time but eventually have to make the ultimate sacrifice.. Luke could even had looked at Rey and had been struck down like Obi wan for an awesome callback.

It’s not perfect, but I think it’s pretty damn good. I especially loved the part with Kylo Ren dueling Darth Vader.

I much prefer the unmade version we should have gotten. As good as Duel of the Fates sounds in this written form, imagine how it could have been had they made it and polished the roughness out of it while it was being made. It's not very often the movie you get is the movie pitched to the studios, for good or bad.

I concur. This first draft sounds much more solid than what we got. Thank you for the video.

They were on the Mortis planet, oh damn. WAY MORE INTERESTING STORY LINE. It has originality while mirroring some past situations. Not sure I like the duel bladed Ray sword but maybe giving Ray 2 blades or starting with dual blades that are separated and showing her use 2 would be more original since no live action force users dual wielded on screen. Ok, I don't really like the ending in this one so much but then giving the broom kid an X-Men send off makes him a bit more relevant

I read somewhere that Rey’s lightsaber was supposed to be a combination of Luke's 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 have been green. So just imagine seeing Rey wielding a double blue/green lightsaber that belonged to the original Skywalkers… Duel of the Fates script is so much better than what we actually got for IX 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. Among one of my biggest disappointments, was how much of a misopper unity it was for Finn to convince some stormtroopers to join him in the final fight, it would have made a moving character arc. having introduced a Sith wielding a double-bladed lightsaber in Episode I and concluding Episode IX with a Jedi that can do the same, that's the kind of poetry that rhymes in line with George Lucas! And it does make so much sense to Rey's character development, she started off skilled with a staff. 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. 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... This is outrageous. We need this version of the movie. This story is LIGHT YEARS better than what we got, damn it, hopefully, someone can MAKE this version of the movie, would be AWESOME! 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 Seeing Darth Vader bully Kylo would’ve been amazing 😂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. 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 force to fight is so cool. It makes me sad how truly awesome the sequels could have been 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. Using JJ to save a franchise is like using Galactus to save the planet! This version captures the epic feel of a Star Wars movie, taking you from location to location and building on the universe. Needed some tweaking, mostly with the Kylo Renn angle, but way more solid than the last two films. Also, too many hints that both Finn (who managed a lightsaber when all the lore suggests they are way too awkward and dangerous with the force to help) and Poe with his crazy piloting skills, both have some force sensitivity. Would have been awesome to see them get trained up a bit with Rey, maybe even have Finn find that legendary purple lightsaber and do some work. This version actually MAKES SENSE This would have been a much better version than what we had. Hands down. People would remember the Battle of Coruscant. this was so much better plot than what we got- Most of the conflicts with Trevorrow’s script arose because Carrie Fisher died and the script relied so much on her character. Trevorrow couldn’t square that circle, This version of Episode 9 is way better than the hyped melodrama we got on film. Really wished that they had made this version of that mess we finally got. Being a long-time fan, I did not buy the Blu Rays of “The Last Jedi” or “Rise Of Skywalkers”. I did not even pay money to go watch it on the big screen. Only watched it over streaming. Massively bad conclusion to an epic saga. This version of the movie 1000000000%! I'm just so sad that it will never make it to the big screen. Well damn. I certainly had some major issues with The Last Jedi and this script definitely isn't perfect, but this is so much better than what we ended up getting. It actually follows up what came before it in a meaningful way. It’s not perfect, but I think it’s pretty damn good. I especially loved the part with Kylo Ren dueling Darth Vader. I would have really liked to see Trev Arrow's episode 9, I just feel like it would've been much more unique and really ambitious OMG, the Duel of the Fates story would have been so much better than what we got!!! Not only was this script a better continuation to the new trilogy, but they had way more callbacks to the prequels than I expected. Much more cohesive of a whole universe rather than a bunch of random stories and planets like a cartoon This script is so much better than what we got. So much of it is good and cannon-friendly. And Rey wielding a double-bladed saber makes so much sense. I Wish Han, Luke, and Leila got to be in the same room again but it’s too late now.

This is soooo much better than what we got. The fact that it wasn’t made is malfeasance

I definitely prefer duel of the Fates instead of the version we ended up getting!

Dude this would have been SO much better. Rey with a lightsaber staff made of her old one and the youngling slayer's broken pieces, rey actually LEARNING to be a better jedi and letting the force guide her even when blinded, Finn leading other stormtroopers to battle against the empire, so much would have been more rewarding. Ofc its still a bit weird in some ways, mostly on Kylo's end, but leagues better than the last jedi

This script is so much better than what we got. So much of it is good and cannon friendly. And Rey wielding a double bladed saber makes so much sense. Wish Han, Luke, and Leila got to be in the same room again but it’s too late now

Will we ever get a "Snyder-cut"-esque movie based on this script? Because this is now the canonical end in my head.

I thought it was just me in endgame that felt that way even though I was a fan of Thanos but even now, when you put the clip in there, it still chokes me up.

The fact that Rey didn't get a saber staff and the Knights of Ren didn't get proper screentime is criminal

I think there was some hint in The Last Jedi that Rey might be a balanced grey Jedi. And that would have been amazing to see go somewhere.

No matter how you dress it up, Episode 9 was DOA. The damage had already been done.

This would have been soooo much better. Plus the story sounds awesome

Fin and Rose starting a rebellion on Coruscant that quickly, and Lando showing up to save the day would have been incredibly cheesy. Even with those scenes this still would have been a much better ending then we got. Seeing a lightsaber guillotine execution and Kylo vs Vader would have been awesome.

I remember reading this script just a few months after seeing TROS and being filled with impotent rage. 1: Shame on the fanbase. So many people claim that the problem with the sequel trilogy was that there wasn't a cohesive plan for it. Those in that camp I guess are assuming that the three, originally chosen writer/directors, were just going to do their own thing without any coordination. I think that's a stupid assumption and this script leak was proof that that wasn't the case. They did have an agreed upon arc that was poetic and beautiful. Every decision in TLJ makes sense upon reading this script. Everything ties together. Unfortunately, the fervently anti-TLJ crowd, chanting "that's not my Luke Skywalker," is largely to blame for us missing out on this epic finale. Had they just calmed down a little bit and waited, they could have seen force ghost Luke basically haunt Kylo throughout DOTF, which was amazing to read. I'm annoyed I didn't get to see it, so big thumbs down to all of you. 2: Shame on Kennedy and the Disney execs for caving. If it truly was just "creative differences," then you're bad at your job(s). If it was solely because of a salty fanbase, then capitalism has officially trumped art and you're all pigs. As a life-long fan of this series, TROS is something that will truly never sit right with me. It confirmed every suspicion we had when Disney bought Star Wars. Yuck.

This is definitely better than the Rise of Skywalker script

The sequels could have been another nice trilogy about Luke, struggling to rebuild the order without having any knowledge about the Jedi and without guidance, not trusting in his ability to teach while having to teach the first students. Only through (setting out with his students and) finding lost sith and Jedi temples/artifacts (learning bits and pieces about the beginning of the order) and conflicts with not cooperating remnants of the sith and a more overarching threat from thrawn, possibly also dealing with love, and exploring his connection to the force, is he able to come to his own conclusion about what the Jedi should be. And on that premise he builds the first temple of his new order. Thoughts?

Obviously we’ll never know if it would have been a better film because a lot can happen between writing a first draft of a script to releasing a finished film. But Trevorrow’s story does a much better job of continuing the themes that the previous two films established instead of throwing them out of the window. E.g. in TLJ Kylo tells Rey her parents were nobodies, it seems like she starts to realise it doesn’t matter where you come from, what matters is how you live your life, you can choose your own destiny. We even see her story inspiring the kids at the end and one of them starting to use the force. Then in TROS Abrams is saying “actually forget that message, it’s all about who your parents were and Rey’s Palpatine’s granddaughter because it’s the twist with the most shock power”. He chickened out of continuing the more mature and original story. Plus Vader basically sacrificed himself for nothing if Palpatine can come back that easily, and what’s to stop him having a second backup plan and coming back some other way later on? 😂

I’m about to riot. This is so much better than what we got.

Duel of the Fates was by far the best unmade star wars movie

I think I like this version better over what we got. This feels like more of a step in the right direction. Definitely could've used a few more edits, but I think they were onto something with what you were describing.

It breaks my heart to hear this. The conclusion could have been so much better than what we got. It may not be perfect in its current state but I'm sure more revisions from people who actually liked Star Wars would have polished it up nicely. I haven't even watched episodes 8 or 9 since I saw them theaters.

this would have been endlessly better than what we got. I felt excited just listening to it be described.

This storyline had more substance and plot connection than what we got

Duel of the Fates seems like it would have made more sense and been much better than Rise of Skywalker. It’s a shame we didn’t get the better version. The whole Palpatine returns thing always bothered me since it made Vader’s sacrifice to save Luke mean very little.

If this version of Episode 9 came to be would have shed tears !

Great video. Thank you!

The biggest disappointment in the whole sequel trilogy, to me, was that they didn't do the blue lightsaber staff for Rey. There were more things for sure, but I was really counting on that one. I suppose there's a chance they can still fix it in the upcoming Rey movie.

This is near perfect… the future that could have been

What I hate most about TRoS is it highlights the lack of planning/ vision for the sequels. If Lucasfilm had just stuck to their guns and released Duel of the Fates then at least they wouldn’t appear as though they had no plan and therefore reverted to fan service for episode 9

Just found your channel and this an amazing edit. Hats off Sir. And I agree... what were Disney thinking??!!