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Star Wars Explained

Confused about something you saw in a recent Star Wars series on Disney+? Wondering who survived Order 66 or how many Royal Handmaidens of Naboo there are?

Our Star Wars Explained series helps demystify topics big and small from a galaxy far, far away. We do the research and help explain things in easy-to-understand ways.

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The Jedi droid Huyang, who assisted younglings make their lightsabers, as see in both The Clone Wars and Ahsoka. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Who Is the Droid Huyang in Ahsoka?

Wondering where you have seen Ahsoka’s companion Huyang before? Once a lightsaber architect with the Jedi Order, Huyang has worked with younglings for centuries or even millenia. From his origins more than 25,000 years ago up to the Ashoka series, here is everything you need to know about the droid Huyang.

Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker meet with Chancellor Palpatine in "Chapter One" of Clone Wars 2003. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Is the 2003 Star Wars: Clone Wars Micro-Series Canon?

Today, the Genndy Tartakovsky Clone Wars from 2003 is not canon, but it was when it first came out. From its original canon status to how the later 2008 series retconned the micro-series, here is everything you need to know about whether Star Wars: Clone Wars 2003 is canon.

Hera Syndulla in The Bad Batch, Star Wars: Rebels, and Ahsoka (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Who Is Hera Syndulla From Star Wars: Rebels?

A pilot and Rebel leader, General Hera Syndulla is one of the main characters in Star War: Rebels. Whether you need a refresher about Rebels or you are looking to catch up on the character before watching the Disney+ series Ahsoka, here are most important details about Hera Syndulla.

Captain Carson Teva talks with fellow New Republic pilot Zeb Orrelios in a bar during The Mandalorian episode "Chapter 21: The Pirate." This episode marks Zeb’s first live-action appearance in Star Wars. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Who Is Zeb? The New Republic Pilot in the Mandalorian Explained

Zeb is a Lasat warrior who served with the Ghost crew in Rebels and recently appeared as a New Republic pilot in The Mandalorian. Whether you are new to the character in The Mandalorian or familiar with Zeb from Star War: Rebels, here is everything you know about the Lasat pilot.

A promotional image from Season 4 of Star Wars: Rebels shows the silhouette of the entire Ghost crew on Lothal. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What Is Rebels Remembered Day?

Rebels Remembered Day is the unofficial fan celebration of the animated series Star Wars: Rebels. Celebrated on March 5th, the day allows fans to celebrate the characters and stories. Here is everything you need to know about #RebelsRemebered, from its origins as a social media celebration to the panel at Star Wars Celebration Chicago.

Cover art for the 1991 novel Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn. Although now considered part of the Legends timeline, it is considered the first important entry in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What Is the Difference Between Star Wars Legends and Canon?

What are Star Wars Legends? Understanding the difference between Legends and Star Wars canon is a complex and confusing topic. Dive into the complex world of the Star Wars universe and learn why the Expanded Universe was rebranded Legends We demystify the two distinct continuities and explore the major differences and similarities between them.

The Star Wars logo on a star field (Disney / Lucasfilm)

How Do You Watch the Star Wars Movies in Order? (Updated for 2023)

Do you know how to watch the Star Wars movies in order? It’s a simple question with a complex answer. The popular options are release order, chronological order, and machete order. Here are the basics of the best way to watch Star Wars in order and a full list of films and television series.