Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the most storied Jedi in the galaxy, whose life has been explored across several points of media. Indeed, even more is known about Obi-Wan than otherJedi Masters like Yodaand Mace Windu, with fans clamoring for more Ewan McGregor in the universe. That, in turn, played some role in the new Disney Plus show,Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Obi-Wan Kenobiis exploring an unknown portion of Obi-Wan’s life, something that many fans are no doubt excited for. Yet, this is just another chapter in his life.Obi-Wan’s depth, lore, and back storyare all very deep, and even the most experiencedStar Warsaficionado may not know everything. While the show explores this unknown portion of his life, it’s worth looking at what fans do know.
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NOTE: The events of the Disney Plus show are no doubt very important, as anyone who has watchedObi-Wan KenobiEpisode 1 and Episode 2would know. However, because this is a major spoiler, these events as they have unfolded so far will not be explained in detail.Obi-Wan Kenobi’s placement on the timeline is all that is showcased here.
BBY and ABY are a way of keeping track of events inStar Wars. Here, it means “Before the Battle of Yavin” and “After the Battle of Yavin.”
Obi-Wan’s Early Life: 57 BBY - 32 BBY
Obi-Wan’s life prior toStar Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menaceis largely unknown, with this being due to his training and childhood no doubt. However, it’s known Kenobi was born 57 BBY on the planet Stewjon, and this planet’s only purpose so far has been serving as Kenobi’s homeworld (of which he remembers little). He was inducted into the Jedi Order as a child, raised in the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. It stands to reason that, as a youngling, he was trained by Master Yoda beforebecoming Qui-Gon Jinn’s Padawan.
This details the first 25 years of his life, with the events ofThe Phantom Menacetaking place in 32 BBY. Kenobi would complete the Jedi trials,defeat Darth Maul, and choose to train Anakin Skywalker as the dying wish of Qui-Gon Jinn.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Training Anakin, 32 BBY – 22 BBY
Ten years separateThe Phantom MenacefromAttack of the Clones, during which Obi-Wan’s life revolved around training Anakin. These stories are largely told in media spin-offs like comic books. Some notable events include the following:
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Obi-Wan Kenobi: Attack of the Clones, The Clone Wars, 22 BBY – 19 BBY
Attack of the Clonestakes place in 22 BBY, whileRevenge of the Sithtakes place in 19 BBY.The Clone Warstake place in-between, with the animated show diving deep into the various conflicts. During this time, Obi-Wan is an acting Jedi General involved in the following conflicts and affairs:
What’s clear is that, while the Jedi were never meant to be soldiers, Obi-Wan is an effective and awarded general. The events ofRevenge of the Sithtake place in 19 BBY, with Anakin’s fall to the Dark Side,the Rise of Darth Vader, and Obi-Wan going into hiding on Tatooine to look over Luke. Leia Organa is given to Bail Organa. Yoda goes into hiding on Dagobah.
Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Exile on Tatooine: 19 BBY – 0 BBY
Kenobi’s exile during the Dark Timesand the events thereof are explored in some comics and elsewhere.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi: A New Hope, Death, and Beyond
In 0 BBY, the events ofStar Wars: A New Hopetake place. In a duel with his former apprentice Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi passes and is made one with the Force.
In 3 ABY, the events ofStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Backtake place. Obi-Wan communes with Luke, and Master Yoda, through the Force.
In 4 ABY, theevents ofStar Wars: Return of the Jeditake place. Anakin will join Obi-Wan and Yoda in the Force.
Through the Force, Kenobi would continue to guide Luke and Leia. How so and to what extent is unknown, but it does seem Kenobi slowly pulls away from them—as they, or specifically Luke, train the next generation of Jedi. Of course, several years later,Ben Solo would be turned to the Dark Side by Snoke, and Luke would take that on himself—hiding away from the galaxy. For a short time, Luke lashed out and blamed Kenobi and Yoda for this, but he knew deep down the error was his.
The Last Jedi’s novelization reveals that, after Luke projected himself across the galaxy and gave the Resistance time to escape, he heard Kenobi, Yoda, and Anakin as he passed.
Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy
Obi-Wan doesn’t play a major role in theStar WarsSequel Trilogy, which may be in part due to Alec Guinness’ passing in 2000. However, he is one of the many Jedi who reaches out to Rey in her journey. He can be heard when Rey touches Luke and Anakin’s old lightsaber, while his voice joins the cacophony of others aiding her in her fight against Darth Sidious. Namely, the voices in theRise of Skywalkerinclude Obi-Wan’s, Anakin’s, Ahsoka’s, Kanan Jarrus’, Luminara’s, Qui-Gon’s, Aayla’s, Mace Windu’s, Adi’s, Yoda’s, and Luke’s.
Obi-Wan Kenobi’s legacy within and outside theStar Warsuniverse. His alias served as the inspiration forBen Solo’s name, even though the young Solo believed this put an unwarranted amount of expectation on him. Solo would grow resentful of Obi-Wan, believing the Jedi’s legacy to be lies, and this no doubt may his descent to the Dark Side easier. When Solo returned to the light, he regretted renouncing his heritage—both in name and in blood. Ben was the last thing he heard before his passing.
Beyond that, Obi-Wan’s story is still being explored in theStar Warsuniverse. Whether or not the Disney Plus show will be his lasting out remains to be seen, but if the early reception so far is any indication, it’s possible thatObi-Wan gets more seasons. Obi-Wan’s legacy continues to this day, as he is one of the most celebrated characters in the franchise.
