The Old Republic era in Star Wars predates the Skywalker Saga by thousands of years and features the Jedi and the Sith at the height of their power in countless grand battles. The era was first explored in the beloved Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game launched in 2003. Since then, many stories set in the era have been told in gaming, comics, novels and flashy cinematics.However, none of these stories fall within the official Star Wars canon. In fact, the Old Republic stories have been non-existent in the new Star Wars canon that started after Disney took control of the franchise, with references few and far between. More Star Wars content has been produced than ever before, but Lucasfilm has primarily explored the dark times between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. The studio is finally starting to branch out to other timelines, with The Acolyte series set to be the earliest live-action story ever told in the final days of the High Republic, around 100 years before the Skywalker Saga kicks off. Somehow, the Old Republic is still a time Lucasfilm won’t touch beyond a reference, and it’s surprising given how much potential there is. A remake of the 2003 video game announced in 2021 also appears doubtful to ever hit the PlayStation 5. With no project officially announced, here are some reasons why Lucasfilm might be holding off on the expansive era.One reason Lucasfilm has been reluctant to set a story in the Old Republic era is because it might already have big plans for the period. The Skywalker Saga altogether spans 67 years. The Old Republic era spans thousands. Any story can happen during the Old Republic; perhaps that is why Lucasfilm is waiting to hold off.The Best Sith Trilogy Deserves A Star Wars Film AdaptationKnights of the Old Republic (PS5) Should Open The Door For More Star Wars Remakes
The Old Republic era in Star Wars predates the Skywalker Saga by thousands of years and features the Jedi and the Sith at the height of their power in countless grand battles. The era was first explored in the beloved Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game launched in 2003. Since then, many stories set in the era have been told in gaming, comics, novels and flashy cinematics.
However, none of these stories fall within the official Star Wars canon. In fact, the Old Republic stories have been non-existent in the new Star Wars canon that started after Disney took control of the franchise, with references few and far between. More Star Wars content has been produced than ever before, but Lucasfilm has primarily explored the dark times between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. The studio is finally starting to branch out to other timelines, with The Acolyte series set to be the earliest live-action story ever told in the final days of the High Republic, around 100 years before the Skywalker Saga kicks off. Somehow, the Old Republic is still a time Lucasfilm won’t touch beyond a reference, and it’s surprising given how much potential there is. A remake of the 2003 video game announced in 2021 also appears doubtful to ever hit the PlayStation 5. With no project officially announced, here are some reasons why Lucasfilm might be holding off on the expansive era.
One reason Lucasfilm has been reluctant to set a story in the Old Republic era is because it might already have big plans for the period. The Skywalker Saga altogether spans 67 years. The Old Republic era spans thousands. Any story can happen during the Old Republic; perhaps that is why Lucasfilm is waiting to hold off.
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