9 Reasons Why the Mos Eisley Cantina is So Special
Celebrating 40 years of everyone’s favorite Tatooine watering hole.
Category: Characters + Histories
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Thank the Maker for The Clone Wars and Asajj Ventress
The former apprentice of Dooku became one of Star Wars‘ most complex characters.
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5 Spectacular Imperial/First Order Demises
No one said being a bad guy would be easy.
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Yoda Almost Looked Like a Garden Gnome, Plus 4 More Early Star Wars Character Concepts
See art and hear the stories behind early concepts for the iconic Jedi Master and more.
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The Playlist: A Guide to Clone Wars Legend Cham Syndulla
The essential appearances of a legendary freedom fighter — and father of Hera Syndulla.
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How Mon Mothma Became a Star Wars Icon
StarWars.com explores how a now-classic Star Wars Rebels episode reinforced and expanded the rebel leader’s impact.
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8 Great Life Teachings from Yoda
Follow these lessons, you should.
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Creature Feature: 5 Truths You Might Not Know About Bor Gullet
Now, the tentacles are turned: you will know the secrets of Saw Gerrera’s lie-detecting creature.
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Star Wars at 40 | 40 Memorable Star Wars Quotes
Celebrate four decades of wit and wisdom from a galaxy far, far away.
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Captain Phasma
Learn more about the ruthless First Order captain.
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6 Things You Might Not Know About Mon Mothma
Learn more about one of the greatest enemies of the Empire.
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Introducing a Saga: The Impactful Storytelling of Star Wars‘ Opening Scenes
StarWars.com looks at the themes and meanings behind the first imagery of the Star Wars episodes.
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6 Times Chopper Proved His Metal
This little droid and the Ghost crew have been through a lot together.
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Much to Learn You Still Have: 8 Things You Might Not Know About Hutts
Just how heavy is a Hutt? How do they pay for that lavish lifestyle? How did they even puppeteer Jabba? Find out now!
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5 Reasons Zeb Orrelios is the Best Lasat We Know
Here’s why we love the Ghost crew’s tough guy with a heart.
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The Playlist: A Guide to the Force for Star Wars Day
A special look at the mystery of the Force for May the 4th.
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5 Reasons We Love AP-5 of Star Wars Rebels
The singing inventory droid has quickly become a fan favorite.
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Much to Learn You Still Have: 8 Things You Might Not Know About Kaminoans
Learn more about the wide-eyed and willowy cloners from Attack of the Clones.
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From a Certain Point of View: Who Is the Best Droid Character (Not Counting R2-D2 and C-3PO)?
Which single mechanical being is the galaxy’s greatest? Two StarWars.com writers debate!
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The Playlist: A Guide to the Journey of Qui-Gon Jinn
Explore the story of a legendary rebel Jedi.
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8 Memorable Quotes from Droids
Some of the best lines in Star Wars come from the saga’s mechanical beings.
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6 Reasons We Should Be More Like Chopper
There are many things to learn from the Ghost‘s resident astromech. (And he’d probably agree.)
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10 Star Wars Lessons That Will Make You a Better Gamer
Stuck on a level in a Star Wars game? Here’s the inspiration you need.
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Lightsabers
Over the years, more and more has been revealed about these iconic Jedi weapons.
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6 Reasons We Want to Be Like Sabine
Our favorite Mandalorian rebel is more than an explosives expert — she’s an inspiration.
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The Playlist: A Guide to the Journey of Saw Gerrera
Discover the major appearances of a rebel legend.
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Program Your Valentine’s Day with Star Wars
The holiday is here, and you can pepper your Valentine’s Day with princesses, scoundrels, and Hutts in love.
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13 Great Non-Jedi Star Wars Heroes
You don’t need the Force to help take down the Empire.
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Much to Learn You Still Have: 8 Things You Might Not Know About Geonosians
Get a crash course in the insectoid designers of the Death Star!
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Where in the Galaxy Are the Worlds of Rogue One?
Learn to find Jedha, Scarif, and more on the map. (Will come in handy for secret missions.)
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