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The Long-Awaited Explanation of Palpatine’s Return: A Deep Dive into Star Wars' Controversial Canon Retcon
The longstanding mystique surrounding the return of Emperor Palpatine has finally been addressed in detail—well, sort of—by Lucasfilm and Star Wars' official channels, nearly two years after The Rise of Skywalker hit theaters. Fans who wondered how the Sith Lord managed to survive the supposed demise of the second Death Star now have an explanation, but it’s one that has stirred debate and skepticism across the fandom.