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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew turned to one of the VFX artists who helped bring some of the original trilogy's most memorable special effects to life.

The long-delayed Star Wars: Hunters finally has a new release date. Back in 2021, Lucasfilm Games and developer Zynga announced Star Wars: Hunters, a squad-based arena shooter set after the fall of the Galactic Empire at the end of the original Star Wars movie trilogy. Players can choose from characters like Rieve, a dark-side-empowered warrior, a lightsaber-wielding droid called J-3DI, and even Utooni, a pair of junk-scavenging Jawas stacked together. Each of these characters has their own unique abilities, which will come in handy during frantic battles across several classic Star Wars locations.

Star Wars’s sequel trilogyhas gotten its fair share of criticism from fans over the years, and one social media user has come to the defense of the movies, flipping the narrative around one oft-clowned plot point from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

While Star Wars is the first thing that comes to many minds when futuristic tech is mentioned, one fan has looked deeper at the lore and discovered a very interesting trend in the franchise’s technological development.

James Mangold’s upcoming movie has officially found its writer, with THR reporting that Beau Willimon has been tapped to work on the script.

The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake may end up being a day-one release on Xbox consoles. That possibility has been suggested by a newly emerged rumor from a reputable industry insider who offered some new insights into Sony's current views on the KOTOR reimagining project.

Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss infamously had a planned trilogy in the works. Recently, the pair revealed just how close the films were to getting started before they got scrapped.

While indicated in an interview that Season 2 might already be off the table, he says that there’s a high chance he’ll return as the legendary Jedi Master in the future. 

A newly-revealed Star Wars character may have just single-handedly expanded the lore of this already galaxy-spanning franchise. Now, fans are curious what it could mean going forward.

The highly anticipated trailer for the forthcoming Star Wars: The Acolyte has finally been released, sparking excitement among numerous fans. Prior to this release, enthusiasts had already voiced their hopes and expectations for the upcoming series.

While Star Wars is arguably in a new golden age for lore-building content, one fan has some really strong words concerning one part of the franchise that was formerly steeped in lore but seems to have lost a lot of significance in more recent media.

OneStar Wars fan thinks they know a great way to bring popular Legends character Kyle Katarn into the franchise's new canon. But how well would it work? Would his character need to change entirely just to fit in now?

The death of Natalie Portman's Padmé Amidala in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith remains one of the more poignant elements of the prequels, But beyond that, it's also a relatively poorly explained moment that still leaves fans wanting. Luckily, those same fans have a knack for filling in the blanks on their own.

Star Wars:Rogue Squadron's fate may not be sealed just yet. Patty Jenkins has announced she's still working on the Star Wars project, reigniting hope for the film's continuation.

One Star Wars fan thinks they've figured out exactly who Omega is in the animated seriesStar Wars: The Bad Batch. Viewers were already shocked to learn she's actually a female clone, but now, a new theory suggests that she's so much more.

While some Star Wars fans see The Phantom Menace as the perfect starting point for first-time viewers of the iconic franchise, one fan has a major issue with this order and has laid out his argument against the divisive prequel film.

While Star Wars weapons are usually a source of fun and excitement, one fan on social media has called out the franchise for a strange weapon choice for one villainous group stemming from its otherwise well-received animated properties.

AStar Wars fan discovered a mysterious figure in the iconic Anakin vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi Mustafar duel scene from Revenge of the Sith.

Star Wars might be in for another popularity surge on Disney Plus, as a new rumor suggests that one upcoming show is already in the preliminary stages of a second season, several months before fans and critics can even see the show’s premiere.

Tiny, arguably insignificant details in Star Wars are like the final dusting of paprika on a freshly deviled egg. It may not be the most important aspect, but the whole experience wouldn't be the same without it. Today's example is no different, albeit perhaps less of a smoky paprika and more of a subtle turmeric.

The Star Wars franchise bringing back a young Luke Skywalker on its Disney Plus shows has stirred some interest in recasting the iconic role for future appearances, and one fan online has given their suggestion on who could take on the challenge to the overt disapproval of others.

Star Wars fans have some ideas on what weapons the Empire could have used that would have been more effective than the Death Star. It turns out the oppressive fascist regime had plenty of other options, and the rest of the galaxy may have been lucky they didn't use them to their full potential.

The Mace Windu vs. Palpatine scene debate among Star Wars fans is still going strong decades later, and one fan on social media thinks that they’ve found the smoking blaster in the case to decide which of the two iconic Force users won.

The Empire Strikes Back set many precedents and established plenty of important lore for theStar Wars universe. But one fan discovered a particularly obscure yet oddly significant detail regarding Darth Vader in the movie. Maybe Anakin Skywalker's eternally memed aversion to sand had some other effects.

While Hayden Christensen's Star Wars prequel performance has elicited mixed feelings for several reasons, the actor has recently come forward with a new perspective on why it received such backlash, and fans aren’t buying it.

The entireStar Wars universe (as it is) essentially wouldn't exist without Darth Vader. But what would the series look like if Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker possessed willpower slightly more sturdy than a Pocky stick and resisted the pull of the dark side of the Force? One fan decided to offer their interpretation of that scenario.

With the Star Wars franchise seemingly suffering from the same general downturn affecting the Marvel Cinematic Universe, one fan has taken to an online forum to share what he believes is one way the franchise can bounce back.

A Star Wars fan explains why some people dislike The Clone Wars series, citing concerns about alterations to the previously established Star Wars canon.

Leave it to Star Wars fans to find details in places some might argue are better off unsearched. One observant viewer spotted a detail in Revenge of the Sith'sMace Windu death scenethat will likely leave many with uncomfortable mental images.

Star Wars fans share an uncanny ability with comic book fans, enabling them to never take any death for what it is. Even if a particular character's demise served as an important plot point, these plucky devotees will continue reading into it long after. The thing is, they might have something this time around.

Star Wars fans argue Return of the Jedi is an underappreciated and emotionally impactful conclusion to the original trilogy, featuring massive space battles and payoffs of iconic characters that deserve more credit.

A new Star Wars project is allegedly courting an award-winning actress from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and fans are already loving the idea of having another big name in the galaxy far, far away.

The ultimate fates of many Star Wars characters tend to get lost in the shuffle as more exciting stories rise to the surface. Sure, Anakin Skywalker's fall to the dark side drives much of the franchise's main engine, but what about those other characters whose similar loyalties were whispered rather than shouted?

While Star Wars: Attack of the Clones is over two decades old, one fan of the iconic franchise has recently reached a conclusion concerning what exactly ruins the second entry of the infamously controversial prequel trilogy.

Star Wars fans have been taking a critical look at The Last Jedi since the divisive film was released in 2017, and now it looks like many of them have taken a spicy stance on one of its more hotly debated aspects. Specifically, they say Luke Skywalker's character arc was actually spot on.

While Star Wars fans have had a lot to say about Star Wars: The Last Jedi and the sequel trilogy as a whole since its release, one observant viewer has taken to social media to point out one interesting way in which they think The Last Jedi got a leg up on the other Disney-era trilogy films.

Respawn Entertainment, the developer behind Titanfall and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, is supposedly working on a new Star Wars game that could put players in the role of a Mandalorian. These masked warriors have captivated the imaginations of Star Wars since Boba Fett first appeared in The Empire Strikes Back, and they have been a staple of the franchise’s Expanded Universe for decades. Recent Star Wars media like The Mandalorian has fleshed out the lore and culture of the Mandalorians in Disney’s official canon, making the idea of playing as one in a video game all the more enticing for fans.

Some Star Wars fans think they may have figured out the ideal order to watch the movies, and it sounds like yet another solid method to add to the list. But this one takes into account how much has happened since the franchise started a moderately long time ago in a galaxy very, very close.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars has been heralded for its stellar additions to the franchise’s canon. However, one fan pointed out what they believe is a rare disservice the show did to the pre-existing lore.

For Star Wars fans, conventions are excellent opportunities to get up close and personal with their heroes. But despite how ill-advised that idea is by philosophers of the classic and party variety, sometimes it can result in magic, like the vindication of countless shippers.

Star Wars fans have gotten used to every new story focusing on some hero making bold strides for the good of the galaxy, from Luke to Rey, and even more subtle takes like the antifascist radicalization story of Andor. But some have realized that perhapsThe Mandalorian may be less of a heroic tale than it seems.

George Lucas' original Star Warssequel trilogy plans are back in the public eye after one fan posted choice excerpts from a particularly insightful retrospective on the franchise and the potential direction it could’ve taken.

The following contains spoilers for the season 2 finale of The Bad BatchStar Wars: The Bad Batch featured one of the most heartwrenching deaths in the franchise's recent history. But some fans aren't ready to say goodbye, setting off a rather heated debate on whether certain characters should stay dead.

Star Wars is perhaps one of the few franchises more popular than Harry Potter, and one fan has created a legendary mashup of the two, placing Harry Potter characters in some of the original trilogy's most iconic scenes.

Star Wars fans have mixed reactions to how Barris Offee's story arc changed in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series.

The Star Wars sequel trilogy received the classic original and sequel trilogy DVD treatment thanks to one dedicated fan.

Star Wars fans got into a heated argument over perceived changes to the nature of the Jedi and the Force in newer films and shows compared to the original trilogy.

The Star Wars movie featuring Daisy Ridley's Rey and her new Jedi Order may not be the only upcoming project with the character. And with her rumored check for the next Rey movie, it might be enticing for not just Ridley but others from the sequel trilogy.

A new report about how much will be making for starring in the upcoming Rey Skywalker Star Wars movie has come out, and it sounds like quite a sizeable figure.

A new rumor suggests the upcoming Star Wars movie featuring Daisy Ridley's Rey Skywalker might be further along than previously thought despite rumors of its cancelation.

A particularly observant Star Wars fan picked out a fascinating little Easter egg in the weaponry used by the Galactic Empire's stormtroopers and their predecessors, the Galactic Republic's clone troopers. Both share a detail that's flown right under the radar of countless fans for years now.

A Star Wars fan has put forth an unconventional replacement for Mara Jade, one of the fandom's most beloved former characters. The suggestion, however, has been met with less than enthusiastic responses from other users.

A group of Star Wars fans just realized something about the ruthless warlord with the subtle name General Grievous. This newly discovered (to some) detail could explain why the big coughing cyborg proved to be such a pain in the lekku for the Jedi.

In the recent MCU flop era, the Disney Plus series What If...? has proven to be one of Marvel Studios' more creative and popular ventures, and according to a new rumor, the Star Wars franchise may be getting its version.

The name of MachineGames and Bethesda’s game may have been revealed ahead of its announcement next week. A couple of days ago, Lucasfilm registered several domain names that center around the possible game title “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” and this ties in with previous trademarks.

While the next title by developer MachineGames has been shrouded in quite a bit of mystery—all we know about it is that it’s based on the Indiana Jones franchise—fans think that they might have discovered the game’s official title. As caught by IGN, Twitter user Kurakasis revealed on the social media platform that the believe that the game will be titled Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

After plenty of rumors and speculation, it’s been revealed that will be entering production soon.

After nearly four months sincehad wrapped up its production, the first trailer for Lucasfilm’s next Star Wars series has been leaked online on social media platforms like X and Reddit.