The Star Wars franchise has extensively explored the backstories of its iconic characters, yet the mysterytic figure of Obi-Wan Kenobi remains shrouded in secrecy. Despite being a crucial figure in the galaxy far, far away, little is known about Kenobi’s homeworld, family, or upbringing before he became the apprentice of Qui-Gon Jinn. A humorous comment made by George Lucas about Kenobi’s homeworld, Stewjon, would eventually be incorporated into Star Wars canon. Initially dismissed as a joke, Lucasfilm employee Leland Chee confirmed on Twitter that Stewjon would be an official part of the franchise.
The planet Stewjon appears in marketing materials for the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and is listed as a Mid-Rim planet. The acquisition of Lucasfilm by Disney led to a significant overhaul of Star Wars canon, as many previously accepted stories were reclassified as part of the “Legends” timeline. However, new Star Wars materials, including the iOS game Star Wars Journeys and the comic book series Star Wars Adventures, continue to feature Stewjon as Kenobi’s homeworld. The planet is also mentioned in the Age of Republic series, where Kenobi reminisces about his upbringing with Anakin Skywalker, although he cannot recall any details about his family.
A Still From Obi-Wan (Via IMDB)
Kenobi’s family lineage has been the subject of debate among fans, with the original novelization of Star Wars: Episode VI- Return of the Jedi claiming Owen Lars to be his brother. However, this was later contradicted by the Star Wars prequel trilogy, which introduced a younger version of Owen, the son of Cliegg Lars and Shmi Skywalker. Although other “Owen Kenobi” characters have appeared in various media, they have been deemed non-canonical. The character’s future is unclear, as Kenobi is not set to appear in any upcoming Star Wars films or television projects. The 2022 Obi-Wan Kenobi miniseries received mixed reactions from fans, as it did not provide new insights into Kenobi’s character development following the events of Revenge of the Sith.
Despite this, Ewan McGregor’s return as Kenobi has been met with enthusiasm, and fans eagerly await future opportunities to explore the character’s mysterious past and intriguing present. As one of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars universe, Kenobi’s origins remain shrouded in secrecy, leaving fans to speculate and debate about his mysterious homeworld and family.
