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Ranker gathered over 1 million votes to determine the best character, and although the ultimate list contains hundreds of names, we decided to summarize it as a neat top 10 list. Let’s see who the best Star Wars character is.

10. Ahsoka Tano

Ahsoka is a relatively new character when compared to most of this list. She was introduced during the Clone Wars as Anakin’s Padawan, and due to her significant connection to some of the most legendary faces, she rose in fame. Ahsoka has skills and a good story, which is why her popularity ultimately produced a standalone Disney+ show.

9. Din Djarin – The Mandalorian

Like Ahsoka Tano, Din is a new character created for the ‘The Mandalorian’ show, and the character owes most of its popularity to Pascal’s brilliant portrayal. Din Djarin is a Mandalorian bounty hunter who happens upon Baby Grogu and makes it his life mission to protect it – and yes,...

Once a heroic Jedi named Anakin Skywalker, the man took a sharp turn to the dark side and became the much-dreaded villain of the galaxy far, far away. Whether you view Darth Vader as a tragic fallen hero or the ultimate villain, you have to agree that he is the face of Star Wars. If there is a fictional universe where the villain is more popular than the hero, it is this one. While the dark side has many unforgettable characters, Darth Vader will always remain the most iconic out of all, and for all the right reasons.

For years, fans have thought about the exact moment that Anakin crossed the threshold of ethics and morals to become Darth Vader. While many link the villain’s first appearance to the infamous massacre in Revenge of the Sith, he actually appeared a little earlier in the story, if you remember. And if you don’t,...

There aren’t too many things binding the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the Star Wars galaxy. Apart from the fact that the parent companies of both these IPs co-exist under the Walt Disney umbrella. But as anyone could tell, Lucasfilm and Marvel are far more connected than just through ownership.

Now, this isn’t as simple as a Death Star Easter egg in Spider-Man or a cheesy Obi-Wan Kenobi reference from Phil Coulson. Instead, we must look at something called the celebrity paradox.

When a character’s pop culture presence breaks through into other worlds because the actor exists in our minds as someone else from a different universe, that is a celebrity paradox. And no place is this paradox louder than two of Disney’s biggest franchises in the 21st century.

The MCU Spider-Man loves Star Wars, but that’s only the celebrity paradox Ned with the Lego Death...

Tales of the Jedi has been released on Disney+ and it shows why Count Dooku fell to the Dark Side, and of course a key reason is the master manipulatior, good old Sheev Palpatine.

While we don’t see much of their early relationship, Tales of the Jedi episode four, The Sith Lord, gives us a hint of Dooku’s relationship with Palpatine, and how he changed his persona to fit Dooku’s political concerns. Years later Palpatine would model his persona to fit Anakin’s concerns.

Dooku’s overall point in Tales of the Jedi is that the Jedi are blind to the corrupt Senate they serve, even though they claim they’re neutral and that they’re above politics. To Dooku, the Jedi are just the tools to enforce the rich and powerful, and they refuse to change. This an extremely valid criticism, as it’s demonstrated in...

Tales of the Jedi provided us the opportunity to reconnect with many of our favorite characters from The Clone Wars.

While Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano were at the center and heart of the show, many of the fan-favorite characters returned for an episode or two. Here are the actors who returned to voice them:

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Star Wars Rebels – “The Future of the Force” – The rebels learn that the Inquisitors are seeking out Force-sensitive children, and they work together to protect the young ones from the Inquisitors’ pursuit. This episode of “Star Wars Rebels” airs Wednesday, December 2 (9:30 Pm – 10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Disney Xd. (Disney Xd)Ahsoka, Kanan

Eckstein has been the voice of Ahsoka for every animated project that her character appears in from her introduction in The Clone Wars movie onward. In total, she is credited for the voice of Ahoska in 12 different project including Tales of the Jedi.

The premiere of Tales of the Jedi was a monumental day for fans of animated Star Wars stories like The Clone Wars. In addition to expanding on Ahsoka’s journey, we were treated to our first look at a young Count Dooku, back in the days before his betrayal of the Jedi. While his stories were a fascinating look at Dooku’s journey to the Dark Side, they also mirrored the path of another famous fallen Jedi: Anakin Skywalker. Here are a few ways that Dooku’s narrative mimicked Anakin’s.

The Force Choke

In Episode 2, “Justice”, Dooku and his padawan are caught in conflict between a corrupt senator and the struggling community that kidnapped the senator’s son. When Dooku sees the way the citizens have suffered, his anger takes hold of him and he uses the Force to choke the senator. Dooku is only able to stop himself...

Ian McDiarmid has admitted he felt like he'd "gone much too far" in the iconic Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith scene where his character Supreme Chancellor Palpatine reveals he is the Sith Lord Darth Sidious. The shocking revelation comes during a battle between Palpatine and Jedi Master Mace Windu (Samuel L. Jackson).

The 2005 prequel lays the groundwork for Palpatine turning Anakin Skywalker to the Dark Side by manipulating the Jedi Council to take a stand against him. Mace Windu eventually discovers Palpatine's true nature, leading to a lightsaber battle where the Supreme Chancellor kills Windu with Force Lightning (thanks to some interference from Anakin).

Ian McDiarmid Reveals George Lucas' Reaction to Palpatine Revealing Himself as a Sith Lord

The scene is perhaps most memorable for Palpatine initially feigning weakness, only to scream that he had "unlimited power" after seizing the advantage over Windu. McDiarmid has now told...

There are plenty of surprises to be had in a galaxy far, far away, but one that even the wisest of Jedi minds couldn’t have guessed was Darth Vader and Mace Windu teaming up. But that’s what happened at a recent 20th anniversary screening of Revenge of the Sith offered, as both Hayden Christensen and Samuel L. Jackson turned up to give attendees a little something extra for their ticket purchase.

With Revenge of the Sith back in theaters to mark its anniversary, Christensen and Jackson used the opportunity to drop in on fans at a showing in Los Angeles. While the initial reception may not have been how George Lucas wanted to cap the prequel trilogy, today it has a newfound fanbase. While Christensen came out first, it was Jackson who delivered the ultimate message to the crowd. “This is so, so, so awesome. Twenty years later,...

The Force was strong at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday night when Star Wars veterans Hayden Christensen and Samuel L. Jackson made an unexpected appearance during a 20th-anniversary screening of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.

Christensen, who portrayed Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, took the stage first, red lightsaber in hand. Addressing the crowd, he said, “I see a lot of lightsabers out here. I see a lot of red lightsabers, which truth be told is my personal favorite lightsaber color.” He reflected on his memories from the production of the film, which marked the character’s full transformation into Darth Vader.

As Christensen spoke, he was interrupted from offstage by a familiar voice. “Hold on, Skywalker,” Samuel L. Jackson called out, prompting loud cheers from the audience. Christensen then welcomed Jackson to the stage, introducing him as “Mace Windu himself.

The re-release of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithin theaters over the weekend is expected to be one of the more successful re-releases since the 1977 original Star Wars film came back to theaters in 1997. Moviegoers at a screening at Los Angeles’s El Capitan Theater were treated to a surprise appearance from two of the biggest stars of Revenge of the Sith. Per Entertainment Weekly,Samuel L. Jackson and Hayden Christensen showed up at a special 20th anniversary showing of the film.

Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in the 2005 film, appeared on stage at the historic theater, red lightsaber in hand. He told the crowd he had “so many amazing memories of making” the film. “I see a lot of lightsabers out here. I see a lot of red lightsabers, which, truth be told, is my personal favorite lightsaber color,” he said of the lightsaber...

Could Samuel L. Jackson return as his seemingly-dead-but-maybe-not-really-dead Jedi Master Mace Windu in a future "Star Wars" project? Well, anything could happen but will it happen? That's the better question. For years, Jackson has been absolutely insistent that Mace Windu survived "Revenge of the Sith," despite the fact that he was seemingly killed by Palpatine. What's more, Jackson has expressed a strong desire to reprise his role. Now it seems Bryce Dallas Howard has at least explored the idea of doing something with this long standing idea.

On a recent episode of the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, Howard touched on the idea of possibly directing a "Star Wars" movie. Howard has directed episodes of "The Mandalorian," "The Book of Boba Fett," and "Skeleton Crew," with her name often coming up online as someone who should helm an upcoming movie in a galaxy far, far away. "I would always say yes,...

Bryce Dallas Howard spoke to Lucasfilm boss Dave Filoni about making a ‘Star Wars’ Mace Windu spin-off.The 44-year-old actress and director had worked with Filoni, 50, on the ‘Star Wars’ shows ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘The Book of Boba Fett’, and Howard has now teased she has spoken with the Lucasfilm's chief creative officer about potentially bringing back Samuel L. Jackson’s famed Jedi in an upcoming project.She told The Direct: "I went straight to Dave Filoni and I was like, ‘So, let's just talk about Mace Windu and where he is. Can we just talk about this? Because, is he dead? Is he?’"The ‘Jurassic World’ star added Jackson, 76, has always been "incredibly supportive" of her, and that he wanted to work with her on a project she was directing.She said: "Sam Jackson has been incredibly supportive of me and has told me many times that he would...

If Darth Maul can survive being chopped In Half and plummeting down an endless chute, then Mace Windu has got to be able to shake off a few volts, a chopped off hand, and a fall off a skyscraper? Right? Samuel L. Jackson has been vocal that Mace Windu is still out there, but could Bryce Dallas Howard be the one to bring the Jedi Master back?

While speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Howard said that Samuel L. Jackson has “been incredibly supportive of me, and has told me many times that he would act in something that I directed.“

Howard added that she “went straight to Dave Filoni, and I was like, ‘So let’s just talk about Mace Windu and where he is, because is he dead? Is he?’” It’s all just talk at this point, but you’ve got to think that Lucasfilm has...

How Did Samuel L. Jackson Become Mace Windu In Star Wars? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Before Grogu stole our hearts and lightsabers got color-coded like candy, one Jedi stood out, not just because of his power, but because he rolled in with a purple lightsaber. Yep, we’re talking about Mace Windu, the smooth, stern, no-nonsense Jedi Master brought to life by none other than Samuel L. Jackson.

But how did Mr. Cool himself land a role in Star Wars? Was it a Jedi prophecy? A Force vision? Nah, just good old-fashioned Samuel L. Jackson charm, a love for the franchise, and maybe a little sass. From side-eyeing Anakin’s Chosen One status to playing Jedi Council politics like a pro, Mace wasn’t just powerful. He was iconic.

And behind that power? A guy who literally asked for a purple lightsaber so he could spot himself during giant battle scenes.

Star Wars fans were divided over Mace Windu's death scene in Revenge the Sith, with some asserting it's only fitting that Boba Fett is given that honor. Actor Daniel Logan revealed what George Lucas originally wanted to do with the bounty hunter.

Logan confirmed that Boba Fett was meant to appear in Revenge of the Sith, and he would have been the one who killed Mace Windu (played by Samuel L. Jackson). Per Popverse, Logan even revealed one of the film's working titles. "George Lucas held me for Revenge of the Sith, and we had 'Revenge of,' but they hadn't finished the title," he recalled. "I believe it was probably going to be Revenge of the Fett, because the storyline, which you can go and see online, there was a storyboard that was already created that Boba Fett was meant to have another arena scene with Mace Windu."

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Mace Windu’s Fate In Star Wars (Photo Credit – Wikipedia)

The world of Star Wars is renowned for its legendary characters, dramatic confrontations, and twists that keep fans hooked for generations. Among the iconic Jedi, Mace Windu stands out as one of the most powerful and revered figures, played masterfully by Samuel L. Jackson. Known for his combat skills and wielding a rare purple lightsaber, Windu cemented his legacy in the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

His shocking demise in Revenge of the Sith remains one of the most pivotal moments in the saga, as he faced betrayal by Anakin Skywalker and the overwhelming power of Darth Sidious, ultimately falling to his apparent death. However, early concepts for Revenge of the Sith revealed that Sidious wasn’t initially meant to deal the final blow. Instead, Boba Fett, the son of bounty hunter Jango Fett, was envisioned as Windu’s killer.

Boba...

If you are suffering from the lack of a Star Wars series set in the Clone Wars era, this might just be the perfect story for a spin-off show.

Five years after the conclusion of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and one year after the finale of The Bad Batch, the existence of a secret black ops division has just been confirmed. In the first issue of the comic miniseries Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents, written by Michael Moreci and illustrated by Reese Hannigan, Clone Force 99 receives a mission from Mace Windu which involves the "Ghost Agents" of the Galactic Republic.

Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, and Crosshair are back in The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents (issue 1 is out now!) pic.twitter.com/5rVPzfWVnk

— Star Wars Holocron (@sw_holocron) February 13, 2025

In the panel, shared by Screen Rant, Windu explains how the Ghost Agents have a special role to play in the war.

Star Wars: The Clone Warsmay have been an animated series directed at children, but it became infamous for playing with viewers' heartstrings. The series methodically worked its way through the Clone Wars, weaving a surprisingly emotional story as it built to the tragic events of Revenge of the Sith. Along the way, heroes rose and fell, many times perishing in a blaze of glory.

The Clone Wars made a habit of making viewers fall in love with the clone troopers. Though they were all identical, every clone had a unique personality, with many becoming fan favorites. This made it all the more tragic when some clones met gruesome ends as the Clone Wars waged on.

RelatedThis Overlooked Aspect of the Clone Troopers Is Way More Important Than Star Wars Fans Realize

Star Wars' clone troopers customized their armor with various paint jobs and accessories, and this served a deeper purpose than it initially seemed.

Many fans and critics have ranked Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith as the best of the prequel trilogy. While there are numerous outstanding moments in Episode III, Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker, aka 'The Chosen One,' steals the show.

Here are 5 of Anakin Skywalker's most unforgettable moments in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.

1. Anakin saves Obi-Wan:

This important scene isn't talked about as much as it should be! During their mission to save Chancellor Palpatine, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin, and Palpatine find themselves aboard General Grivevous's ship, the Invisible Hand. As the ship begins to break apart, Palpatine urges Anakin to leave his unconscious Master behind, insisting there is no time to save him. Anakin disagrees and speaks one of his best lines of dialogue when he says the prophetic words, "His fate will be the same as ours" before carrying Obi-Wan to safety.

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith starring Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, Natalie Portman as Padme Amidala, and Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, turns 20 this May. To celebrate the epic finale's anniversary, we're looking back on some of the most shocking moments from a movie that had no shortage of them.

Even though this list doesn't include every jaw-dropping scene from this movie, here are five moments that have stayed with fans for nearly two decades:

1. Anakin kills Count Dooku

After a long war, Anakin and Obi-Wan had Dooku where they wanted him. As Palpatine watched with satisfaction, Anakin cut off Count Dooku's hands and hesitated to kill the Sith Lord, who was "an unarmed prisoner." Despite not being the Jedi way, Anakin gave in to Palpatine's manipulation and killed Count Dooku, aka Darth Tyranus. Despite seeming like a formidable opponent throughout the Clone Wars, Dooku's life...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 7

Jude Law's Star Wars character uses a lightsaber in Skeleton Crew episode 7, and identifying the form he uses may offer insight into his true identity. Known to the kids of Skeleton Crew as Jod Na Nawood, the pirate captain has gone by many names, including Captain Silvo, Crimson Jack, Dash Zentin, and more. However, his ability to use the Force and apparent familiarity with how to use a lightsaber suggests a secret history beyond "the pirate's life".

In Skeleton Crew episode 7, both the kids aboard The Onyx Cinder and Jod's band of pirates make it to At Attin's orbit. Although the kids managed to escape the pirates before attempting to clear through the artificial maelstrom surrounding the planet, Jod snuck on board and took the kids as his prisoners, wielding the blue lightsaber Wim discovered in Tak Rennod's...

Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most famous actors of his generation. Even in his 70s, he continues to act in many movies and has worked with famous directors and actors like M. Night Shyamalan, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Spike Lee, and Quentin Tarantino.

For many fans, one of his most important roles is Mace Windu, one of the strongest and coolest Jedi masters ever.

Samuel L. Jackson often talks about his role in Star Wars and has hinted that he’d love to return. If you’re hoping to see him back as Mace Windu, you might be in luck.

A popular industry insider, MyTimeToShineHello, recently shared a rumor that Jackson is in talks to return to Star Wars as Windu. This hasn’t been officially confirmed, and the insider’s past rumors have had mixed results. However, Jackson has said before that he believes Windu...

Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most famous actors of his time. Even in his 70s, he acted in many movies and has worked with many well-known actors and directors, including big names like M. Night Shyamalan, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Spike Lee, and Quentin Tarantino.

For our readers, one of his most important roles is that of Mace Windu, one of the most powerful (and badass) Jedi masters of all time.

Jackson frequently comments on his Star Wars role and he hinted strongly in the past that he would love to return. If you’re in the group of people that wants to see him return to his iconic role, you might be in luck.

Popular industry insider and leaker MyTimeToShineHello recently posted a rumor that Jackson is allegedly in talks to return to the Star Wars universe as Windu. Keep in mind that this hasn...

Mace Windu... lives?

Samuel L. Jackson, who plays Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was introduced as the purple Lightsaber-wielding Jedi Master in the first of George Lucas' Star Wars prequels, The Phantom Menace, and was ultimately being killed off (or so we thought) in Revenge of the Sith when Anakin Skywalker betrayed him by cutting off his arm and Emperor Palpatine used his Force-lightning to blast him out a very high window.

Despite the character's apparent death, fans have speculated that he may have survived, and Jackson himself has frequently claimed that Windu is still among the living.

Most recently, the actor emphatically told Empire that Mace is "not dead," before making it clear that he'd be more than willing to return to the Galaxy Far, Far Away for a new movie or a Disney+ series.

"It's like, okay, Obi-Wan was dead when episode four started, so maybe...

Jedi Master Mace Windu killed three Sith Acolytes offscreen in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones, which might have had a major impact on Count Dookus escape from Geonosis. After a millennium of undermining the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic in secret, the Sith Lords revealed their survival to the Jedi Order when Darth Maul briefly dueled Qui-Gon Jinn on Tatooine. In the decade following the Invasion of Naboo, Count Dooku (Darth Tyranus) succeeded Darth Maul and worked with his master, Palpatine (Darth Sidious), to execute the Sith grand plan, recruiting multiple unofficial Sith in the process.

As per Darth Banes Rule of Two, there can only be two Dark Lords of the Sith at a time. Unsurprisingly, some Sith bent or broke this rule, with Palpatine and Darth Plagueis training Darth Maul and granting him official Sith Lordship, despite Maul only functionally being a Sith assassin.

Yoda's Jedi Master from Legends, N'Kata Del Gormo, has officially been brought back into Star Wars canon. Introduced in The Empire Strikes Back as Luke Skywalker's enigmatic teacher, Yoda has always been something of a mystery. The old Star Wars Expanded Universe shone a little light on his history, revealing he was mentored by several ancient Jedi Masters centuries before the Skywalker saga. Those stories aren't considered canon anymore - but now, one of Yoda's Legends mentors has indeed been restored.

As noted by Star Wars Explained, Steven Barnes' The Glass Abyss name-drops Yoda's old mentor, a Hysalrian named N'Kata Del Gormo. The book is told from the perspective of Mace Windu, and he reveals N'Kata Del Gormo is rumored to have been one of Yoda's mentors; it's interesting to note that Windu isn't sure, but at the very least, it seems N'Kata Del Gormo was a Jedi Master of some repute.

As the Star Wars universe continues to grow, several actors who worked on past projects in the faraway galaxy have reprized their roles. Samuel L. Jackson recently weighed in on whether his Mace Windu character might appear on-screen again.

Although the purple lightsaber-wielding Jedi lost an arm and fell to his death in 2005's Revenge of the Sith, Jackson thinks a return is very possible. "I mean, there's a long history of one-armed, one-handed people in the Star Wars universe. So, just 'cause they cut my arm off, and I fell out of a window, doesn't mean I'm dead," the actor said during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. "I'm a Jedi! I'm the second-most powerful Jedi in the universe, next to Yoda. Yeah, he's out there walking the Earth with Jules," he added, referring to his Pulp Fiction character.

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In the name of the Galactic Senate of the Republic, Mace Windu is still alive, Chancellor. Or so says Samuel L. Jackson, who says it’s going to take a lot more than what we saw in Revenge of the Sith to put an end to Mace Windu. Now that’s the confidence of a man with a purple lightsaber!

As we remember, Mace Windu was seen in 2005’s Revenge of the Sith in a showdown with Palpatine. Windu disregards Anakin’s insistence that killing people was not part of the Jedi life, going for one final blow to Palpatine, only to be attacked by Anakin, followed by a final blow from Palpatine that sends him falling.

Appearing on The Tonight Show, Samuel L. Jackson said he has enough reason to believe that Mace Windu somehow survived his encounter. “There’s a history alone, history of one-armed, one-handed people in the Star Wars universe.

Prior to being synonymous with MCU, Samuel L. Jackson happened to be a staple of the Star Wars universe. Playing the role of Jedi master Mace Windu in all three Star Wars Prequel Trilogy films, Jackson faced his character’s death in 2005’s Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, after confronting Palpatine.

Samuel L. Jackson as Mace Windu in Star Wars prequel franchise | image: Lucasfilm

However, despite falling off of a window, Samuel L. Jackson believes there’s still hope for his character to survive. During his recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jackson opened up about Mace Windu’s fate in the Star Wars universe. Giving several reasons why Windu might be alive, Jackson refused to believe that George Lucas concluded his character’s run.

Samuel L. Jackson Insisted that His Star Wars Character is Alive

Joining the iconic Star Wars franchise as the Jedi master Mace Windu,...

The Prequel Trilogy, though not as beloved when it first debuted, delivered much of what fans had longed to see since the Original Trilogy—more Jedi. Set during the era of the Old Republic, it brought more intense Jedi and Sith action, along with a host of iconic characters.

One standout is Mace Windu, portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, who quickly became a fan favorite. At the time, Windu was regarded as the second-most powerful Jedi, surpassed only by Master Yoda. Known for his mastery of lightsaber combat, he cemented his place as one of the most popular characters in the Star Wars saga.

However, as fans recall, Windu seemingly met his demise at the hands of Palpatine after Anakin’s betrayal and hasn’t appeared since. While the films never explicitly confirmed his death, most fans accepted it as fact—though recent developments and speculation hint that his story...

The Prequel Trilogy, although not as loved when it originally came out, gave us a lot more of what we wanted to see since the Original Trilogy – the Jedi. Set in the Old Republic era, the Prequel Trilogy provided us with more Jedi action, more Sith action, and more brilliant characters.

Among them is Mace Windu, who was played by Samuel L. Jackson in the Prequel Trilogy films, and who was – at the time – known as the second-most powerful Jedi in the universe, behind only Master Yoda. Windu was an expert in lightsaber combat, and he quickly became one of the most popular Star Wars characters of all time.

But, as everyone knows, Windu seemingly met his end at the hands of Palpatine after Anakin’s betrayal and has not appeared after. And while the movies did not explicitly confirm his death, most fans believed that he did, in fact,...

Samuel L. Jackson has once again insisted his 'Star Wars' character Mace Windu is still alive.The Jedi Master was seemingly thrown to his death in the 2005 film 'Revenge of the Sith' following a fierce duel with Darth Sidious (Ian McDiarmid) but the 75-year-old actor has now argued Windu is still "out there" and joked the hero was living out the rest of his days with Jackson's 'Pulp Fiction' character Jules Winnfield.During a recent appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', the actor told the host: "There's a history alone, history of one-armed, one-handed people in the 'Star Wars' universe. "So, just cause they cut my arm off and I fell out a window, doesn't mean I'm dead. I'm a Jedi! The second-most powerful Jedi in the universe next to Yoda. So, I can float!"Yeah, he's out there. Yeah, he's out there walking the Earth with Jules.

Samuel L. Jackson doubles down that Mace Windu survived in the Star Wars universe. Jackson played the Jedi Master character in all three Star Wars Prequel Trilogy films. However, in 2005's Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, it appeared as if Windu had been killed after confronting Palpatine.

In a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jackson discussed his thoughts on Windu's fate, saying that his take is not controversial. He gave several reasons why Windu is not dead, such as Star Wars' own history with the character having one arm and that he is the second-most powerful Jedi after Yoda, which means he could probably float. Jackson then joked about how Windu is alive and "walking the Earth" with his character Jules Winnfield from Pulp Fiction. Read his full comment below:

"There's a history alone, history of one-armed, one-handed people in the Star Wars Universe.

In a new book, Star Wars has retconned a major Jedi ritual from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, changing how fans will see lightsabers forever. Lightsabers are one of the most iconic images in all of Star Wars, and over the years, stories have explained them more and more. The new novel Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss by Steven Barnes, however, has just offered a new piece of information that shakes a previously held truth.

Early Star Wars stories confirmed that lightsabers were powered by crystals, from Adegan crystals to synthetic ones. It wasn't until the prequel era, however, that stories began to explore just how the Jedi Order obtained their Kyber crystals during the time leading up to the Clone Wars. This was a sacred and special ritual known as The Gathering.

Star Wars' Gathering Ritual Explained The Youngling Claiming Of Kyber Crystals

The Gathering was a core moment...

The two continuities of the Star Wars franchise include a plethora of legendary pilots, with many being Jedi. The Jedi Knights, ultimately, strive for peace in the galaxy, but they are also aware that nefarious forces from pirates and crime syndicates to the dreaded Dark Lords of the Sith prevent them from being pacifists. Because of this, the Jedi are among the most formidable warriors in the galaxy, and although they are most famous for battling their foes with lightsabers, they can be equally formidable in the cockpit of a starfighter.

Most Jedi are proficient pilots, particularly with starfighters. In the Star Wars Legends continuity, there was even a specific discipline among Jedi called Jedi aces, a sub-discipline of Jedi Guardians. Jedi aces were trained to hone their piloting skills to an even greater degree than most Jedi, combining their Force abilities with their piloting skills. The modern Star Wars...

For as long as he has been featured in Star Wars, Mace Windu has been known as one of the most powerful Jedi of the Galactic Republic. A new book from Random House Worlds may help explain where the Jedi Master drew so much power from -- and why it was different than tapping into the dark side.

In author Steven Barnes' Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss, out this week, more insight is given into the unique lightsaber form called Vaapad. Vaapad is a variation of another lightsaber form that encourages Jedi to tap into their negative emotions to power their fighting style.

Vaapad specifically, however, allowed Mace to utilize his negative emotions without letting said emotions overwhelm him. This allows us to view the eventual duel between Windu and Palpatine in Revenge of the Sith much differently. While Palpatine was fully immersed in the dark side of the Force as the two fought,...

As the weather begins to get a bit cooler, Star Wars fans may be looking for a new book to curl up to with a cup of tea. Look no further than the upcoming Steven Barnes novel, Star Wars: The Glass Abyss.

Set to be released on October 15, the book takes place between The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones, following Jedi master Mace Windu as he receives a message from his friend and fallen Jedi, Qui-Gon Jinn. Windu takes on the task for his friend of assisting a planet in the outer rim. The Glass Abyss is also receiving an exclusive cover at New York Comic Con for lucky fans who can snag on.

This is the first novel with Windu as the primary character since Disney took over the franchise in 2012. Shatterpoint was a 2003 Legends novel written by Matthew Stover also had Windu at the center. The...

General Grievous is one of the most menacing villains in the galaxy far, far away. He is a powerful Kaleesh cyborg with a mastery of lightsaber combat. As a result, he is a formidable opponent for anyone, including Master Mace Windu, who is one of the strongest members of the Jedi Council under Master Yoda.

General Grievous mastered all forms of lightsaber duels (Credit: Revenge of the Sith | Lucasfilm).

Despite his prowess and unique abilities, Windu was scared of Grievous, at least in the Legends continuity. According to the Legends, Grievous and Windu once faced off in a duel, which revealed the dark truth about the Kaleesh cyborg and it scared the Jedi Master. Here is why Mace Windu was scared of General Grievous in Star Wars.

Mace Windu Fought Against General Grievous in Star Wars Legends

Mace Windu is arguably one of the strongest Jedi serving on the Jedi...

There are six Jedi ranks in Star Wars, and all have made appearances on the big screen. While the Sith pride themselves on competing with one another, Jedi strive to cooperate with those around them. The Jedi Code which defines a Jedis beliefs has constantly been modified and adapted over time. Theres no doubt characters like Master Yoda helped shape the Jedi Code into what audiences see in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. It is this Code that specifies a Master may take only one apprentice, and it is the Code that forbids romantic relationships.

Given how the Jedi Code changed in each Star Wars era, Reys New Jedi Order could easily create new Jedi ranks. In Star Wars Legends, there were different paths a Jedi could take, such as the role of Jedi Consular, Jedi Guardian, or Jedi Sentinel. These classifications still exist in canon, but they are viewed more like professions than ranks.

The Star Wars saga is one of the most popular and beloved sci-fi franchises ever, but even the best stories can have the biggest plot holes and continuity errors. George Lucas proved he was a masterful storyteller with the original Star Wars trilogy, which told a compelling narrative that was expertly structured and executed perfectly. Lucas was also fortunate to have other talented writers help him with the screenplay for The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, as he would admit that dialogue was not his strong suit.

However, the saga became more complicated when Lucas returned to write and direct the Star Wars prequel trilogy, which contradicted some of what Lucas had alluded to in the originals. Lucas sold Star Wars to Disney in 2012, allowing others to tell cinematic stories in his galaxy far, far away, but these films featured their own problems. The franchise's constant expansion...

In some of the earliest iterations of Star Wars, Mace Windu was the hero, not Luke Skywalker or Anakin. The story that would eventually become A New Hope went through numerous drafts and rewrites before becoming the pop culture phenomenon viewers are familiar with today, yet many large and small details from these early story concepts would find their way into the canonical Star Wars franchise. Case in point: Mace Windu, a key character in the Star Wars prequel trilogy who owes his name and several basic character details to George Lucass early story concepts.

In the context of the live-action Star Wars movies, Mace Windu is a Jedi Master who also holds the title of Master of the Order, meaning that he presides over the Jedi Council. Mace Windu was also one of the most powerful and influential members of the Jedi Order during the prequel era and was...

The iconic Jedi Master Mace Windu was introduced to the Star Wars franchise in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, and non-movie materials have vastly expanded his backstory following his debut. In the Star Wars prequel trilogy movies, Mace Windu is not only a Jedi Master, but he is also the Master of the Order, presiding over the Jedi Council and standing alongside Jedi Master Yoda the Jedi Orders Grandmaster. Windu is known as one of the Jedi Orders finest warriors and staunchest defenders of the Galactic Republics democracy.

Mace Windus ideals and legendary combat prowess made him one of the Republics finest leaders during the Clone Wars, but sadly, he was too late to see that the Republic he loved so much was corrupted by the Sith well before the war began. As one of the greatest threats to Palpatine, secretly the Sith Lord Darth Sidious, Mace Windu...

In this report, we turn our attention to The Acolyte and its intriguing main villain, Qimir, who served as a predecessor to Palpatine, being Darth Plagueis’ apprentice before the future Emperor. Although Qimir didn’t get much screen time, he was still impactful enough to warrant a deeper discussion.

Specifically, as the title suggests, when comparing Plagueis’ two apprentices, we uncover an interesting detail that might indicate Qimir could actually be more powerful than Palpatine. Could this be true? Find out in our analysis below!

To put your mind at ease before diving into the details—no, Qimir is not stronger than Palpatine. In fact, Palpatine is arguably the most powerful Sith Lord in history, with a combination of skill and cunning that likely surpasses all who came before him. He outmaneuvered Darth Plagueis and kept Darth Vader under control, ensuring that the latter never truly surpassed him. Palpatine embodies pure evil,...

Star Wars is undoubtedly one of the most important franchises of all time. Whether you’re a fan or not, you’ve definitely heard of the franchise and know some characters from the franchise. The characters from Star Wars are now a part of modern pop culture and that is why we often talk about them.

In this report, we are going to go back to The Acolyte and its main villain, Qimir, who was a very interesting villain and, in a way, a predecessor to Palpatine, as he was Darth Plagueis’ apprentice before the future Emperor. Qimir did not get enough time to shine, but he was there long enough for us to discuss some aspects.

Namely, as the title suggests, if we compare Plagueis’ two apprentices, we will find an interesting detail that might suggest that Qimir could actually be more powerful than Palpatine. Is it true? Read it in our analysis below!

The death of Mace Windu is ranked as the least impactful due to his unlikeable character and lack of emotional resonance. Ben Solo's redemption and death, Padm's demise, and Qui-Gon Jinn's death in battle rank as middling heroic deaths in Star Wars. The deaths of the original trilogy trio rank among Star Wars' most impactful heroic sacrifices.

Many heroes have sadly perished in Star Wars, but how do they rank against each other in terms of emotional resonance, filmmaking execution, and overall effectiveness? Across the nine chronological Star Wars movies in the Skywalker Saga, death has been common. On both sides of the struggle between darkness and light, destruction has befallen many characters who inhabit a galaxy far, far away, which will undoubtedly continue as the war rages on in upcoming Star Wars movies.

Even upcoming Star Wars TV shows will surely have their fill of character deaths as the...

This article contains spoilers for the "Star Wars: The Acolyte" season 1 finale.

The "Star Wars: The Acolyte" season 1 finale offered many surprises as it wrapped up the mystery of Jedi murders. The series opened with the killing of Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) and has slowly shown us a path of darkness paved with the best of intentions, a microcosm of the "Star Wars" story told in The Skywalker Saga. "It's like poetry," George Lucas once famously said, "it rhymes."

"Star Wars," at its core, is something to help impart lessons on those who watch it, and resisting the temptation to do evil in the name of something good has been a central tenet of the property since its earliest days under Lucas' creative control.

In the season 1 finale, also titled "The Acolyte," we were shown one tantalizing glimpse of a character who has never been on screen in "Star Wars" before,...

This Star Wars theory connects Kelleran Beq to The Phantom Menace, explaining his familiarity with the Naboo. Beq's potential presence at Qui-Gon's funeral could establish a long-standing relationship with Naboo. The Sabered Hand's actions after rescuing Grogu remain unclear, leaving more questions for future Star Wars stories.

A clever Star Wars theory fixes a huge lingering question from The Mandalorian, while also retconning a fan-favorite character into the end of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Kelleran Beq first appeared in the online kids' game show Jedi Temple Challenge before making his triumphant debut in The Mandalorian season 3. The Jedi Master, played by Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best, saved Grogu from Order 66.

This theory, however, poses a potential earlier appearance of Beq, and also explains his getaway with Grogu on that fateful night. During their escape, Kelleran and Grogu link up with a group of soldiers from Naboo,...

Mace Windu's team of Jedi was easily defeated by Palpatine when they tried to arrest him in Revenge of the Sith, changing the fate of the galaxy forever. The Jedi underestimated Palpatine's strength and were overconfident in their own skills, leading to their quick and surprising demises. Palpatine's quick victory over the Jedi showcased his power and control, revealing the true extent of the threat he posed to the galaxy.

The many battles of the Star Wars universe have served to prove the simple fact that each story is a constant fight for power between good and evil. From the Galactic Civil War to the Resistance vs. the First Order, there have always been conflicts that tested its heroes. But with each victory for the light, there were also instances where evil came out on top. These particular victories also turned the galaxy on its head and led to some...

The Acolyte explores the Jedi's ancient war with the Sith during the High Republic era, providing context for the Jedi's fall in Revenge of the Sith. The series raises questions about the Jedi's rules of combat and whether they should be willing to kill to protect the galaxy. The Acolyte's villain challenges the audience's perception of the Jedi, questioning if their rules of combat are about preserving their own soul or the galaxy's well-being.

Star Wars: The Acolyte raises a 19-year-old question about the Jedis ancient war with the Sith. Set during the High Republic era an era of the Star Wars timeline that takes place a few centuries before the Star Wars prequel trilogy The Acolyte provides vital context for why the Jedi fell at the end of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. Star Wars has previously made it clear that the Jedi were arrogant, proud,...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for The Acolyte episode 5

The Acolyte reveals a dark side ability that may explain Palpatine's victory over multiple Jedi in Revenge of the Sith. Dark side users can manipulate and twist the minds of opponents during battle. The Jedi's lack of experience with a Sith Lord left them unprepared for any mind-affecting ability Palpatine might have used, just like The Stranger in the Acolyte.

The Acolyte has seemingly revealed something fascinating about Palpatine's lightsaber duel with the Jedi in Revenge of the Sith. As seen in The Acolyte episode 5, the show's powerful dark side user has finally made his full debut, emerging to face a team of eight Jedi after murdering the Wookiee Jedi Kelnacca. To that end, the Jedi's struggle to defeat Qimir aka "The Stranger" features a critical reveal regarding the duel where Darth Sidious similarly faced multiple Jedi Masters single-handedly.

In Revenge of the Sith,...