Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker controversially ended with Rey Skywalker claiming the last name Skywalker for her own, but, despite the controversy, this moment connected to the original plan for Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. The Skywalkers are easily the most important family in Star Wars movies and TV shows, and the Skywalker family tree has dominated the franchise from the very beginning. Perhaps for that reason, many bristled (to say the least) when Rey chose the name for herself.
