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One of the major reasons for the fan hate towards Disney’s version ofStar Warswas the fact that the latter films tore many holes in the established lore. For instance, Rey’s newfound Force healing powers made many question why Anakin Skywalker didn’t have the same powers. It would’ve helped him save Padme and thus avoid moving on to the dark side.
It would’ve changed the entire course of George Lucas’ space opera, according to some fans. However, there are fan theories explaining why Anakin wasn’t able to use the Force healing power inRevenge of the Sith. They also cite the fact that Daisy Ridley’s movies weren’t the first to introduce Force healing powers.
Star Warsplot hole: Force healing powers helped Rey but it was never an option for Anakin Skywalker
InStar Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker,Daisy Ridley‘s Rey uses the Force healing powers to saveAdam Driver‘s Kylo Ren. The emotional scene from the movie led to an outrage among long-time Star Wars fans who found the scene to be illogical. They shared their concern that if Rey could use Force healing, then Anakin should be able to use it too.
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However, Anakin’s desperation to save Padme inStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sithled him to embrace the dark side. Fans obviously wondered why Anakin wasn’t aware of the Force healing powers, which could’ve easily saved Padme during her childbirth. It would’ve avoided the future events, beginning with Anakin becoming a Sith.
While fans blame DisneyStar Warsforruining the lore with such a plot hole, it wasn’t Ridley’s film that first introduced the concept of Force healing. Some of the Jedis of theLegends-eraStar Warsmaterial used the Force healing powers.Star Wars: The Clone Warsalso acknowledged the existence of such a power.
There were notable Jedi healers in the Legends material, including T’ra Saa, Stass Allie, and Barris Offee. It was also hinted that Jedi Masters like Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ki-Adi-Mundi could also use the powers. After Ridley’s Rey used the power in The Rise of Skywalker, Disney’sStar Warsalso introduced Grogu’s Force healing powers inThe Mandalorian.
The possible explanation of why Anakin couldn’t use Force healing powers
The one possible explanation of why Anakin couldn’t use Force healing power was that it was a highly specialized discipline. The materials showed that only Jedi Masters and trained Jedi healers could use the power. It is assumed that before the events ofThe Rise of Skywalker, Rey studied ancient Jedi texts and learned of this advanced power.
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InThe Mandalorian, Grogu is said to have received training from multiple Jedi mentors before the Jedi Purge, which explains his Force healing powers. While Force healing could’ve been the ideal power to save Padme, Anakin couldn’t master the powers. Some theories claim that Anakin knew of the existence of Force healing power and it could’ve even served as his motivation to become a Jedi Master.
In the end, it either appears that Anakin was never truly skilled enough to use Force healing or the entire power is a plot hole introduced into the canon by DisneyStar Wars.
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Hashim Asraff
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
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