After sharing a kiss, Kylo falls to the ground and dies, his body disappearing. One such scene involves Kylo’s actual death. That said, the case of the missing dialogue is part of a broader wave of fan speculation that holds other scenes from Rise of Skywalker were altered from their original versions. After all, there’s a plethora of reasons why movies are cut or altered that might not have anything to do with changing the story.

It’s also possible the words were ultimately deemed unnecessary, so Abrams muted the dialogue altogether. Abrams felt it more intimate for the moment to remain between the two characters. Though fans are disappointed that Rey’s dialogue was potentially removed, it’s possible the silence is intentional.