Summary
Star Warsfinally revealed the trailer forStar Wars: Skeleton CrewatD23, confirming that the Empire’s plan to rid the Jedi from the galaxy truly failed at the most basic level.Skeleton Crewwill release with a two-episode premiere on June 11, 2025, making it the next ofStar Wars’canon movies and TV showsto be released. In fact, amongStar Wars’upcoming TV shows,Skeleton Crewis particularly exciting, as it truly will bring something new to the franchise.
TheSkeleton Crewtrailernot only confirmed that the show will be a coming-of-age story focused on a group of children lost in the galaxy but also finally identified Jude Law’s character. Law will be playing Jod Na Nawood, a newcomer toStar Wars. However, the trailer also revealed something downright shocking about Nawood that proves how deeply Palpatine’s Imperial plan failed.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew: Cast, Story & Everything We Know
The upcoming live-action TV show, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, looks to be a fascinatingly unique Disney+ show. Here’s what’s known about it so far.
The Jedi Were Meant To Be Erased Completely - Not Just Physically
Palpatine’s Order 66 plan went far beyond a plot to physically rid the galaxy of the Jedi. Rather,Palpatine wanted to destroy the very idea of the Jedi, no doubt so that the Sith could continue to rule without opposition. This was perhaps made most clear with the introduction ofthe Imperial Inquisitors, who were meant to wipe out any Force-sensitive beings, thereby ensuring that the Jedi could neither continue nor begin again.
Palpatine even took over the Jedi Temple on Coruscant and made it his Imperial Palace.
In fact, taking this one step further, Palpatine even took over the Jedi Temple on Coruscant and made it his Imperial Palace, guaranteeing that the Jedi’s history was being wiped out and controlled by him. Clearly, while massacring the Jedi was a key part of Palpatine’s elaborate plan, that was far from his sole or even main objective.Palpatine’s rule as Emperor hinged upon his ability to snuff out the mere memory of the Jedi, preventing their possible return (or so he thought).
The Children In Skeleton Crew Still Know About The Jedi
The trailer forSkeleton Crewproved more than ever that Palpatine failed in this plan. Yes, it was clear already that there were manysurvivors of Order 66, as the original trilogy revealed that Master Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi had planned to train Luke Skywalker to be the next Jedi, and shows likeStar Wars Rebelsdemonstrated that many other Jedi were alive at the time. However,Skeleton Crewuniquely proved that awareness of the Jedi remained even in the furthest reaches of the galaxy.
The planet from which the children ofSkeleton Crewcome has yet to be named or properly identified, but it is confirmed to share properties with Earth. In fact, the trailer revealed the incredible similarities between this newStar Warsplanet and Earth. Given that nothing like this has ever been seen before in the franchise, it’s fair to assume that this planet is not a major player in the galaxy. Despite that, the children of the show know about the Jedi.
Palpatine failed to eradicate the Jedi from the galaxy, even in name and memory.
After all, when they see Jude Law’s character float a key through the air, they say that he is a Jedi. This means that they have an understanding of the Force, what it is, and who tends to wield it. Clearly, Palpatine failed to eradicate the Jedi from the galaxy, even in name and memory, as children born during the Dark Times have this understanding. Shockingly, this meansSkeleton Crew’schildren are even more familiar with the Force and the Jedi than Luke Skywalker wasat the beginning ofA New Hope.
The Empire Failed To Erase The Jedi From The Galaxy
It’s perhaps unsurprising that Palpatine was unsuccessful in this plot. In truth, Palpatine’s plan was brilliant. He was able to infiltrate the Senate and the Jedi, initiate a war of his own design (and play both sides), and create an army of covert assassins to wipe out his biggest threat. Nevertheless,it wasn’t possible for Palpatine to truly rid the galaxy of the Jedi or their legacy. They had simply been too critical during the High Republic era and the Clone Wars era.
Skeleton Crewmay just reveal how unsuccessful Palpatine really was.
Now,Skeleton Crewmay just reveal how unsuccessful Palpatine really was. The Skywalker Saga and even newer shows likeThe MandalorianandAhsokahave still focused on various Jedi and the major planets of the galaxy. This new show will reveal what the Empire meant to more far-flung planets and their citizens, particularly those who are not Force-sensitive—at least in terms of the children on the show. As it stands, though,Star Wars: Skeleton Crewseems to suggest that Palpatine’s ultimate plan never truly worked.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Cast
Skeleton Crew follows four ordinary children who become lost in the expansive Star Wars galaxy. As they navigate unfamiliar worlds and the challenges they present, the group endeavors to find their way back to their home planet, undertaking a journey across the iconic Star Wars universe.
