By the time The Rise of Skywalker wraps up, it’s hard not to think about what Lando’s lost.
Sure, he’s still that suave gambler, but the people who once defined his life—Han, Leia, even Chewbacca—aren’t beside him in the same way.
He’s watched the galaxy change and the old crew slip away, leaving him as one of the last of his kind.
So, let’s look at just how much each of these losses impacts him and why Lando’s story might be one of the loneliest in the entire saga.
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The Loss of Han Solo
Let’s talk about Han first, because this is the one that cuts Lando the deepest. Their history goes way back to when they were just two smugglers making their way through the galaxy.
Han and Lando first met during a card game of sabacc, which ended with Han walking away with Lando’s beloved ship—the Millennium Falcon.
That didn’t exactly set the stage for a strong friendship, but over time, they crossed paths and built a bond based on mutual respect and shared adventures.
Of course, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Remember the betrayal on Bespin?
Lando, under immense pressure from the Empire, made the choice to hand over Han to Darth Vader.
It was a low point in their relationship, no doubt about it, and for a while, it seemed like they’d never get past it.
But the key to their bond was that they did move past it. By the time of Return of the Jedi, Lando had risked everything to save Han from Jabba the Hutt, leading a daring mission to rescue him.
That moment of redemption was more than just a rescue—it was the turning point that solidified their friendship for good.
So, losing Han in The Force Awakens, especially knowing it was at the hands of his own son, must’ve been crushing for Lando.
He wasn’t just losing a friend—he was losing the person who had been with him through the highest highs and the lowest lows of their wild, galaxy-spanning adventures.
Saying Goodbye to Leia Organa
Lando wasn’t as close to Leia as he was to Han, but that doesn’t mean their connection wasn’t strong.
Leia was so much more than just a leader to Lando—she represented everything the Rebellion stood for.
You’ve got to remember, Lando didn’t just wake up one day and decide to fight the Empire. It was people like Leia who inspired him.
She stood for hope, for justice, and for fighting back against oppression, no matter the cost. And that made Lando want to be a part of something bigger than just himself.
Think back to when Lando became a general for the Rebellion. Sure, Han had an influence on him, but Leia was a huge reason why he committed to the cause.
She trusted him, even when others might not have. She saw the good in him, despite his past as a gambler and smooth-talking businessman.
That trust? It changed him. It pushed him to become the hero we all know him as.
So, when Leia passes in The Rise of Skywalker, Lando doesn’t just lose another friend—he loses a huge part of his connection to that time when they all fought side by side.
With Leia gone, it’s like one more chapter of his life is closing.
The people who helped shape Lando into the person he became are disappearing, and with each loss, he’s left feeling just a little bit more alone.
Chewbacca’s Distance
Even Chewbacca, Lando’s old co-pilot and friend, seems a little distant by the end of the saga.
Chewie’s still around, but he’s more tied to Rey, Finn, and Poe now.
He’s part of this new generation, building new friendships and fighting alongside the younger heroes. Meanwhile, Lando’s left feeling like one of the last of his kind—still here, but a little more on the outside.
Think about how strange that must be for Lando. Even with Chewie still by his side, it’s not quite the same.
They’ve both lost Han, and while Chewie is forging new connections, Lando’s stuck feeling like the galaxy has moved on without him.
It’s not just about missing his old friends; it’s about realizing that even the ones who survived are moving forward with new people, leaving Lando to reflect on the way things used to be.
That sense of loss must cut deep, as he watches the galaxy change, and those old connections slowly fade away.
Lando’s New Journey: Rediscovering Family
By the end of The Rise of Skywalker, we see Lando at a point in his life where most of his old friends and allies are gone.
It seems like Lando is one of the last remnants of a bygone era, drifting through the galaxy with no real purpose.
But then something changes. The conversation with Jannah sparks something in him—a possibility.
As they sit together and talk about her past, it becomes clear that Jannah doesn’t know where she comes from. And while nothing is confirmed in that moment, there’s a subtle but powerful hint that she could be Lando’s daughter, kidnapped by the First Order long ago.
And while nothing is confirmed in that moment, there’s a subtle but powerful hint that she could be Lando’s daughter, kidnapped by the First Order long ago.