These frustrations have led to calls for a soft reboot of the sequel trilogy. It’s a controversial idea among fans, but not entirely off the table in today’s reboot-happy media landscape.
Reddit user asapsharkyfrfr floated the idea, prompting a range of passionate reactions:
“No,” replied EndlessTheorys_19.
“If they ever try to screw with the originals, I will hunt them down,” warned BloodDK22.
“I think they should be done with trilogies. Focus on telling good stories,” said OffensivePanda69.
Disney is unlikely to erase the sequels—but as we’ve seen with other franchises (Marvel, DC, X-Men), nothing is off-limits forever.
📚 More Canon Stories to Explore
While we may never get a rewritten trilogy, the expanding universe of Star Wars novels continues to offer depth and nuance. This year, Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh returns in The Acolyte: Wayseeker by Justina Ireland, continuing threads left hanging after The Acolyte Season 1.
Other fan-favorite recommendations include:
Star Wars: Darth Plagueis — a deeper dive into the Sith’s ancient lineage.
High Republic novels — expanding the Jedi’s legacy before the prequel era.
There’s also hope that The Acolyte might return for Season 2, and with growing interest in unexplored eras like the Old Republic, the galaxy’s history is wide open for exploration.
⭐ Final Thoughts
Shadows of the Sith proves that great Star Wars stories don’t have to live only on the big screen. While it’s frustrating that critical lore was left out of the films, the book helps salvage the sequels’ shaky foundations—and maybe even earns them a bit of redemption.
Still, the bigger question looms: where should Star Wars go from here? Reboots, new trilogies, or stand-alone stories? One thing’s for sure—fans will be along for the ride, no matter the path.
