FF 7 Rebirth story is so baffingly stupid.

[BasilZero]

Hynad said:

The remake games aren’t sequels to the OG.

That’s a popular theory that simply makes no sense.

Yes they are in a sense which will likely be revealed in the next game.

There's numerous hints through Remake between Cloud, Aerith and Sephiroth. Between Cloud's visions, Sephiroth's interaction with Cloud and Aerith hinting on knowing about events that will be occurring. This is further confirmed in the FFVII Remake Ultimania.