
In Star Wars, the basic day-to-day status quo of the entire galaxy can change in less than a decade. Although the core Star Wars saga — everything from Phantom Menace to Rise of Skywalker — is epic and sweeping, we’re only talking about a period of time that is less than seven decades total. But, within all of that, there are some massive pivots. And, because of that tradition, the specific timeframe of the upcoming Rey-centric Rise of Skywalker sequel suggests another massive continuity reset is coming. Here’s why.