Disney bought Lucasfilm – and therefore Star Wars – back in 2012, and since then there have been some pretty tremendous successes. Disney CEO Bob Iger largely persuaded George Lucas to sell Star Wars because he promised the House of Mouse would look after his legacy. Things haven’t gone perfectly since then; there have been many stumbles, both on the big and small screen. But there have also been some tremendous successes, additions to Star Wars lore that will go down in history.
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Some of these are iconic characters, who add nuance and complexity to the galaxy that Lucas built. Some are isolated scenes, unforgettable moments that delighted viewers, while others are stunning episodes that left us reeling. Here are all the best things Disney has added to Star Wars since 2015, the year the sequel trilogy began on the big screen.
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Darth Vader’s Inquisitors
Fantastic New Star Wars Villains
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Star Wars Legends had its own version of the Imperial Inquisitors, but Disney reinvented them in such a smart way for Star Wars Rebels. Former Jedi turned to the dark side and twisted into becoming Jedi-hunters, the Inquisitors report in directly to Darth Vader, and they’re the perfect antagonists for any Jedi story set during the Dark Times. They’re effectively mini-bosses, villains an Order 66 survivor can actually walk away from.
The Inquisitors have been a staple of Disney Star Wars, appearing in almost every medium; Tales of the Empire and Delilah S. Dawon’s Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade are particular stand-outs. They’re really not to be underestimated, of course; these are dark side warriors trained by Darth Vader himself, even if they’re nowhere near his equal. Their designs, riffing on concept art for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, are incredibly effective – and so terrifyingly ominous.
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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
The Kids From Skeleton Crew Are Unforgettable
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The characters from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew have rightly earned a place in this list – particularly the four children who serve as the show’s stars. Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, and Robert Timothy Smith all put in phenomenal performances as a group of children from the lost planet of At Attin. Skeleton Crew is delightfully whimsical, a grand child-friendly adventure that George Lucas would surely love.
The dynamic between the four kids and Jude Law’s Jod Na Nawood is absolutely fantastic. Law perfectly captures the moral ambiguity of a man who has the potential for good and yet chooses evil; but this Darth Vader style figure is a failure at every stroke, ultimately outwitted and defeated. Lucasfilm is to be commended for signing off on Skeleton Crew, something so very unlike other entries on this list because it is so very fresh and original.
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Doctor Aphra
A Corrupt Indiana Jones
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Created by writer Kieron Gillen, artist Salvador Larroca, and editors Jordan D. White and Heather Antos, Chelli Aphra is the standout OC of the Disney era. A corrupt archaeologist, she’s basically the twisted Star Wars version of Indiana Jones, and her love life is a hot mess. Initially recruited by Darth Vader himself, Aphra quickly realized her days were numbered because she knew too many of his secrets, and launched a desperate plan to survive his inevitable wrath.
It’s easy to see why Doctor Aphra is so popular. The core concept alone is a genius one; the Star Wars galaxy has always felt like one with such a deep history, making an archaeologist hero a natural fit. Aphra’s love-life makes her stand out in another sense, too; the Disney era hasn’t been particularly renowned for romance, which makes her a joy.
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The High Republic Era
The Biggest Transmedia Initiative In Star Wars History
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The Disney era has produced some fantastic novels; Adam Christopher’s Shadow of the Sith is worth a mention, as is Alexander Freed’s recent Reign of the Empire – The Mask of Fear. The highlight so far, though, can only be the biggest transmedia initiative in the franchise’s history, Star Wars: The High Republic. Set centuries before the Skywalker saga, this story has been woven through comics, novels, audio-books, and even Manga. It’s inspired spin-offs, TV shows, major characters in games, and more.
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The High Republic Era was the golden age of the Jedi, a time when the Jedi and the Republic were expanding into the Outer Rim. This did not go unopposed, of course; there were many forces who resented the expansionist Jedi, notably the space pirates known as the Nihil. The story is coming to a head now, as the Jedi struggle to deal with the monstrous Force predators unleashed by the Nihil, a quest likely to end in tragedy…
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Rey
The Hero Of The Sequel Trilogy
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Played by Daisy Ridley, Rey Skywalker is the future of the Jedi Order. The character’s arc is an uneven one, largely because of the many course-corrections during production of the sequel trilogy, but Ridley’s performance is excellent. Part of a mysterious Force Dyad with Kylo Ren, Rey spends a lot of her time struggling with a sense of her own inner darkness; I love when she and Kylo Ren join forces in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, because Rey’s aggression shows her true nature perfectly.
That is the core of Rey’s story: she is not a natural Jedi, not even by bloodline, but rather she is someone who chooses to embrace the light despite her own inner darkness. She subtly redefines the Skywalker lineage when she claims that surname, reinterpreting it as something people can choose if they are only brave enough to stand up against the dark side. Rey is considered Lucasfilm’s most valuable cinematic asset, and she’ll be vital to Disney’s future plans.
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Clone Force 99
The Bad Batch Itself
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Let’s move on to Clone Force 99. Apparently one of George Lucas’ last ideas, the so-called “Bad Batch” are the Star Wars version of superheroes. They’re mutant clones who possess unusual abilities and enhancements, and they used these as an elite strike force during the Clone Wars. The Bad Batch made their debut in Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 7, and Lucasfilm promptly launched an animated spinoff.
A confession: I initially underestimated the strength of characterization in Star Wars: The Bad Batch. The animated show seemed to take a while to find its feet, but it improved tremendously as it went on, culminating in an absolutely fantastic third and final season. Clone Force 99 is successful enough to have inspired a range of tie-in comics and even an upcoming novel. The show may be over, but their future is secure.
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How Ahsoka Survived Order 66
The Clone Wars Season 7
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Viewers were shocked when Ahsoka Tano was introduced as Anakin’s Padawan back in 2008, but it fell to Disney to show how she survived Order 66. Ironically, the full story wasn’t released until 2020; Disney originally canceled Star Wars: The Clone Wars, leaving Ahsoka’s story unfinished, but the launch of Disney+ created a new opportunity. The Clone Wars season 7 remains the high point of Star Wars animation, largely because the whole creative team had learnt and grown so much over the years.
The last four episodes of season 7 are set at the same time as Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. The best moment is undoubtedly when Ahsoka senses Anakin’s fall through her Padawan bond. It’s followed by a heartbreaking moment in which the clones turn on Ahsoka, Rex struggling to resist the inhibitor chips and giving her a chance.
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Twin Suns
Star Wars Rebels Season 3, Episode 20
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George Lucas made the mistake of killing Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, and then brought the Sith Apprentice back in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. But it fell to Disney to complete Maul’s story, ending his rivalry with Obi-Wan Kenobi in stunning fashion. Star Wars Rebels season 3 saw Maul successfully track Obi-Wan down on Tatooine, forcing the exiled Jedi Master to step out of the shadows and duel him.
“Twin Suns” is an absolute triumph of Star Wars animation, lovingly blending the fighting styles of Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor to help smooth Kenobi’s arc. The fight choreography is stunning – Ray Park himself returned for Maul – and there’s an incredible sense of poetry and drama. To my mind, this is still the single best episode of Star Wars animation… of all time.
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The Mandalorian and Grogu
Unlikely Heroes Who’ve Proved A Real Hit
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The flagship show of Disney+, The Mandalorian season 1 premiered alongside the streaming platform’s release. Everybody assumed this was the tale of a Boba Fett-like character who’d be kicking ass and taking names, but the first episode took an unexpected twist when it introduced the delightful Baby Yoda. The found family trope has always been popular in Star Wars, and it came to define The Mandalorian, undoubtedly Star Wars TV’s biggest success.
There have been stumbles along the way (season 3 springs to mind), but Din Djarin and Grogu remain two of the most important Disney additions to Star Wars. They already have an incredible cultural footprint; they’re now set to star in their own movie, bringing Star Wars back to the big screen at last. Creator Jon Favreau has truly made his place in Star Wars history with this duo.
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Rogue One’s Hallway Scene
The Dark Lord As We’ve Always Wanted To See Him
Disney has been very good indeed to Darth Vader. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story features what is undoubtedly the single best scene in modern Star Wars, one in which the Dark Lord of the Sith cuts a brutal swathe through Rebels as he tries to regain the Death Star plans. It’s the ultimate Star Wars hallway scene, and it shows just why Darth Vader is someone to fear.
We’ve never seen anything like this Darth Vader in live-action before. He was formidable in the original trilogy, but Lucas was limited by the technical constraints of the time, meaning his lightsaber swings lack the modern pace. He was only in armor for a single (wince-worthy) scene in Revenge of the SIth. But this is Darth Vader at the height of his power, and it will never be forgotten.
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Vader Down
Still The Best Star Wars Comic Book Event Of The Decade
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Back in December 2019, I praised “Vader Down” as the best Star Wars event of the decade. This epic crossover launched in November 2015, and I still consider it unmatched in modern canon. Marvel’s first Star Wars event, between Jason Aaron’s Star Wars and Kieron Gillen’s Darth Vader, saw Darth Vader shot down on a planet teeming with rebels. It was easily one of the most impressive Darth Vader stories of all time.
This is Darth Vader at his most dangerous, standing (mostly) alone against the amassed force of the Rebel Alliance, with only his lightsaber and the Force to keep him alive. It doesn’t take long for the story to turn upside-down, because you swiftly realize Vader isn’t the one in danger here; he’s focused on Luke Skywalker, and he won’t allow anything to stand in his way. All he is surrounded by is fear… and dead men.
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Andor
Star Wars, Like We’ve Never Seen It Before
Who knew Star Wars could look like this? George Lucas made Star Wars for kids, and Disney has honored this (as have some entries in this list). But Andor dives into the franchise’s deeper messages, eschewing Force powers in favor of deep characterization and stunning monologues. Lucas was often mocked for his dialogue, but the script of Andor is second-to-none. And it all feels so incredibly timely.
Most of these entries focus on individual characters. But there isn’t a single member of Andor‘s cast who doesn’t shine brightly – from Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor, to Andy Serkis’ Kino Loy, to Stellan Skarsgård’s Luthen Rael. The pacing is slower, but the story is so much deeper, and the Empire has never been more terrifying. Andor is easily the best addition to Star Wars of the Disney era – and there’s no real competition.
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The Mandalorian and Grogu |
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