Screen Rant - Star Wars

Star Wars Theory Finally Explains The Secret Power Of Jedi & Sith Holocrons - 7 Years After Darth Maul Used It

Kevin Erdmann — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:11:23 GMT

A new Star Wars theory explains the true power of Jedi and Sith holocrons with a reveal that's come 7 years after Darth Maul brought two of them together with impressive results. Existing in the established Star Wars timeline as ancient storage devices containing vital information and secrets about both the light and dark side of the Force, holocrons were exclusively used by both the Jedi Order and the Dark Lords of the Sith as they could only be accessed using the Force. However, combining the two relics may offer an even greater power.

Star Wars Reveals The Original Dark Prototype for Palpatine's Sith Inquisitors

Spencer Connolly — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:05:14 GMT

Warning: SPOILERS for Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures - After the Fall #1 When Emperor Palpatine toppled the Jedi Order to more easily mold the Republic into the Galactic Empire, he didn’t just have every Jedi/Force-sensitive person in the Star Wars galaxy killed. Just like with the Republic itself, Palpatine also molded a number of especially vulnerable Jedi/Force-sensitives into unrecognizably corrupt versions of themselves: the Inquisitors. And now, it’s revealed that Palpatine wasn’t the first villain to have this idea, as Star Wars just revealed the dark prototype for Emperor Palpatine’s Inquisitors.

Why Hoth Was The Perfect Rebel Base In The Empire Strikes Back (& Why It Still Failed)

Lewis Glazebrook — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:00:19 GMT

The Empire Strikes Back introduced a Rebel Alliance base on Hoth which was a perfect hiding spot that still somehow failed for one specific reason. By the time of The Empire Strikes Back's cliffhanger ending, more is revealed about the ongoing conflict between the Rebels and the Empire. From the now-iconic twist that Vader was Luke's father to the state of the Empire's politics via the first teases of the Emperor - at least in the release order of Star Wars movies - Empire delved much deeper into the world of George Lucas' original trilogy.

Ahsoka's Pathway To Peridea Sets Up Legends' Yuuzhan Vong In Star Wars Canon

Lewis Glazebrook — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:30:22 GMT

The pathway to Peridea showcased in Ahsoka may be the perfect way for Star Wars canon to bring back Legends' scariest species: the Yuuzhan Vong. In Ahsoka's early episodes, it was clear the show would introduce a game-changing element to the franchise via the introduction of a second Star Wars galaxy. The premise of Ahsoka season 1 centered on the titular Jedi seeking out this second galaxy to find and end Grand Admiral Thrawn's threat to the New Republic. This took Ahsoka to Star Wars' pathway to Peridea, the planet in another galaxy to which Thrawn was exiled at the end of Star Wars Rebels.

9 Things Luke Skywalker Did Between The Empire Strikes Back & Return Of The Jedi

Kevin Erdmann — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:00:20 GMT

Luke Skywalker was all kinds of busy in between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. As seen in the established Star Wars canon, Luke Skywalker continued on his Jedi path despite the revelation that Darth Vader was his father. While he didn't reunite with Master Yoda until the events of Return of the Jedi, Luke would continue training and growing in the Force while also continuing to fight the Empire alongside the Rebellion during this period of the Star Wars timeline.

Obi-Wan Kenobi Sensed Palpatine In The Phantom Menace, And Could've Changed Star Wars Forever

Lewis Glazebrook — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:00:17 GMT

The opening minutes of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace could have changed the franchise forever as they prove that Obi-Wan Kenobi sensed Emperor Palpatine's emergence. While little is known about the Star Wars timeline before The Phantom Menace, the events after George Lucas' first prequel movie have been widely chronicled by Lucasfilm. The Skywalker Saga began with The Phantom Menace, meaning that - despite the film's divisive reception - it quickly became one of the more important entries into the entire Star Wars franchise.

Star Wars Fixed One Of Its Biggest Plot Holes 5 Years Ago... And Nobody Noticed

Lewis Glazebrook — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:30:18 GMT

One of the longest-standing plot holes in Star Wars has already been fixed five years ago, yet nobody noticed. Since Star Wars began in 1977, one thing has constantly been unavoidable. The raising of never-ending plot holes has been prevalent in the best and worst Star Wars trilogies from the beloved originals to the divisive prequels and the much-maligned sequels. The science-fiction-fantasy nature of the franchise ensured this, with the otherworldly aspects introduced in each film and Star Wars TV show leading to much scrutiny.

Why Star Wars Has Delayed Andor Season 2

Thomas Bacon — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:00:21 GMT

Andor season 2 has officially been pushed back, with most now expecting it to release in 2025. Andor season 1 was a hit for Disney+, with Tony Gilroy's unusually dark Star Wars TV show telling one of the darkest live-action stories set in this beloved galaxy to date. Starring Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, it serves as a prologue to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and this tale has taken an unusual approach - ditching the typical fan-service and Easter eggs in favor of a much more intense, character-driven drama. Season 1 received rave reviews, and perfectly set up Andor season 2.

The 10 Most Important People In Palpatine's Empire Not Shown In The Movies

Clarence Snell — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:30:21 GMT

The Empire has always been a mainstay of Star Wars villains, but not all the Empire’s most important members have made their appearance in the main Star Wars movies. Most have their stories told in the media surrounding the movies. Whether it be through television shows, animated or otherwise, novels, or even in comics, these villains have staked their claim to history as a major part of the galaxy’s greatest threat.

Disney Confirm Star Wars 2024 Slate & Andor Season 2 Delay

Thomas Bacon — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:57:51 GMT

Disney and Lucasfilm have confirmed the 2024 Star Wars slate, sadly confirming reports of a delay for Andor season 2. Star Wars has been a mainstay on Disney+ since the streaming service's launch, with The Mandalorian season 1's premiere releasing on launch day. Surprisingly, though, it's been months since Lucasfilm gave any firm details about the upcoming 2024 slate; Ahsoka's ending came out on October 3, and yet no concrete announcements have been made.