Luke Skywalker

Two robed figures with swords stand against a black background bisected in half by a golden glow, framed by red symbols. The figure to the right is dressed in light robes, has a blue sword and blond hair; his symbol is round and curved. The figure to the right is dressed in dark robes, has two blade -- red and purple -- and a mask; his symbol is squared and point.

The History of the Star Wars Universe Pre-Skywalker

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Analyzing the history, lore and cultures of the Star Wars universe prior to the iconic, genre-defining Skywalker saga.…

March 22, 2024

Disney+ Series ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Will Let Fans Return to Tatooine

Aly Walters, Michigan State University

Arriving May 25, the long-awaited spinoff will finally tell the story of the Jedi master's adventures after Order 66 and before the galaxy finds a new hope.…

March 30, 2022

An illustration of a few main characters of Star Wars.

Reimagining the Last Star Wars Trilogy, With the Stories From the New Series

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

Could the last three films have been better and less divisive if they had the characters in ‘The Mandalorian’ and other upcoming Disney+ series?…

February 26, 2021

Luke Skywalker, a Stormtrooper, and the Death Star

Even After the Skywalker Saga, ‘Star Wars’ Promises Engaging New Stories

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Though the nine-film saga is complete, a whole galaxy of potential new storylines and characters awaits for fans to discover in upcoming projects being developed.…

June 17, 2020

What ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Says About ‘Star Wars’ and Disney’s Takeover

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

The film encapsulates the wrong turns taken by the series since the House of Mouse took over the franchise.…

February 17, 2020

‘The Last Jedi’ Shakes Up the Star Wars Universe

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

The newest installation in the franchise, ‘The Last Jedi,’ upends fan expectations with a number of both pleasant and unpleasant surprises, leaving the Star Wars fanbase divided over its success.…

December 29, 2017

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