10 Star Wars Moments That Live In My Head Rent Free

Summary Star Wars has no shortage of incredible moments, but some have become more memorable than others for audiences.

From epic battles to moments of high emotion, these scenes have proven themselves worthy of being stuck in one's mind.

Treasured moments like Din Djarin breaking his creed for Grogu in The Mandalorian and their emotional goodbye still resonate years later.

One of the greatest joys of Star Wars is the endless selection of incredible moments it has to choose from, but there are some that have stuck out more to me than others - and they now live in my mind rent-free. This question was posed by Star Wars during the promotion of their upcoming The Acolyte TV show, where they had some of their stars choose a Star Wars moment that lives in their heads rent-free. I couldn't help wondering what my own response would be, and as a lifelong fan of the franchise, I came up with plenty.

It's important to note that, while these moments are constantly playing in my head, they are not all what I would consider to be Star Wars' best moments. These are simply the ones that I tend to think about time and time again, whether it's to integrate quotes and vocabulary into my daily vernacular or because of the way they have emotionally impacted me. Many of these moments are also from my favorite Star Wars projects, which automatically gives them a solid pass to live inside my head. Here are the 10 moments I've been thinking of the most lately.

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10 Luthen Rael Monologues About Sacrifices

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Luthen Rael A mysterious leader in the Rebel Alliance, Luthen Rael is comfortable making decisions others - such as Mon Mothma - would find uncomfortable. Luthen seems to have modelled himself on Palpatine, presenting a front as an antiques dealer while he travels the galaxy supporting rebel cells. His story seems fated to end in tragedy. Created By Tony Gilroy Cast Stellan Skarsgård First Appearance Andor Died Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Alias Axis Alliance Rebel Alliance Race Human TV Shows Andor Franchise Star Wars Expand

Compared to the other moments on this list, this one feels quite out of place, but it's only the truth that I continue to think about this scene regularly. Stellan Skarsgård's delivery is nothing short of perfection as Luthen Rael lists every single way in which he's constantly breaking himself down for the Rebellion effort. The absolute poetry of what he says, along with the way in which the volume and tension of his voice rises, makes it hard to forget.

What helps it stick with me more is the fact that I'm constantly quoting random phrases he says during this monologue. His sharp bite of "Everything!" at the end is one of my favorites to say throughout the day, in response to just about any situation where I can slide it in appropriately. Of all the monologues in Star Wars, this has become one that I borrow from quite often, certainly cementing its place inside my mind as of late.

Andor Diego Luna stars as Cassian Andor in Andor, a Disney+ exclusive series set five years before Rogue One. The series follows the titular character as he transitions from a humble thief to a revolutionary icon of the rebellion against the empire. Cassian, a man who tries to keep himself out of confrontations post the destruction of his world, is shoved into the central conflict as he naturally slots into the role of leader. Andor will explore the rebellion's burgeoning days and highlight pivotal events in the Star Wars Franchise before the construction of the Death Star. Cast Genevieve O'Reilly , Adria Arjona , Diego Luna , Kyle Soller , Alan Tudyk , Stellan Skarsgård , Denise Gough , Forrest Whittaker Release Date September 21, 2022 Seasons 1 Streaming Service(s) Disney Plus Franchise(s) Star Wars Writers Tony Gilroy , Dan Gilroy , Beau Willimon , Stephen Schiff Showrunner Tony Gilroy Filming Locations United Kingdom Number of Episodes 12 Expand

Related Andor Season 2: Story, Updates, & Everything We Know Andor season 1 ended with an explosive finale, leading many to wonder what season 2 has in store for the characters of Star Wars’ most exciting show.

9 Ahsoka Tano Duels Maul On Mandalore

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It's hard to make a list like this and not include something from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, especially in its final arc. The Siege of Mandalore and execution of Order 66 in The Clone Wars is simply unforgettable, but of everything that happens, this moment is certainly what I think of first and foremost. Ahsoka Tano and Darth Maul are some of Star Wars' most talented lightsaber duelists, and seeing them go head-to-head is utterly awe-inspiring.

Any time I think about The Clone Wars, I think of this scene first.

The incredible animation surrounding this fight only adds to it even more, from the beautiful shot of the glass wall fracturing to the dynamic back-and-forth of Ahsoka and Maul's combat. The conversation leading up to this duel is also highly memorable, with Maul actually being in the right for his assumptions about Palpatine's manipulation of Anakin Skywalker. Any time I think about The Clone Wars, I think of this scene first, proving that it's been living rent-free in my mind for the last four years.

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buy Not available Not available Not available The animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars takes place between Episodes 2 and 3 of the Star Wars film saga. The fan-favorite series expands the story of the prequel trilogy through characters including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, and more fan-favorite jedi. Cast Matt Lanter , james arnold taylor , Ashley Eckstein , Dee Bradley Baker , Matthew Wood , Tom Kane , Catherine Taber , Terrence Carson , Corey Burton , Nika Futterman , Katee Sackhoff , Sam Witwer Release Date October 3, 2008 Seasons 7 Network Disney Channel Streaming Service(s) Disney+ Franchise(s) Star Wars Writers Dave Filoni , George Lucas Directors Dave Filoni Showrunner Dave Filoni Expand

8 The Battle Of Geonosis Begins

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I am quite literally a child of the prequels, and some of my earliest memories consist of watching Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones over and over again. My favorite scene to watch was no doubt the arena battle on Geonosis, which leads directly into the greater Battle of Geonosis that kickstarts the Clone Wars itself. From Padmé's quick thinking in freeing herself to Obi-Wan's iconic lightsaber twirl, I have never forgotten the epic rush of the earliest part of the conflict on Geonosis.

This is also what gives the clones their start in Star Wars, and I have long since been endeared to them. Much of this has to do with the fact that I used to play Star Wars Battlefront often, and I would always play as a clone on Kamino. Getting to see them reinforce the Jedi on Geonosis was hugely formative for me as a young Star Wars fan, and it has since informed how I view the clones as an adult. Every time I see the clones and the Jedi, it brings me back to this moment.

7 Din Djarin Fights Off Pirates On Morak

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This moment from The Mandalorian certainly won't be the last on this list, nor will it even be the last from this particular episode. The Mandalorian is my favorite Star Wars project to date, and "Chapter 15: The Believer" is my favorite episode - and, if it wasn't already obvious, Din Djarin is my favorite character. Getting to see him in action outside his usual beskar suit of armor has thus stuck with me ever since it first happened almost four years ago.

What I find most remarkable about this fight sequence is the fact that it's the first, and so far the only, where Din doesn't have his armor nor his weapons to rely on. This fight highlights Din's true skill as a warrior by forcing him to use hand-to-hand combat and whatever else he can get his hands on to defeat his adversaries. All of this happening in such a high-stakes situation, with Grogu captured, makes it even more memorable. This is easily one of my most rewatched scenes in all of Star Wars, proving that it lives inside my mind.

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buy Not available Not available Not available The Mandalorian is set after the Empire's fall and before the First Order's emergence in the ever-growing Star Wars universe. The series follows the travails of a lone gunfighter named Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) in the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic. Acting as the first live-action Star Wars series, The Mandalorian has become incredibly popular on Disney+, partly due to Mando’s relationship with Grogu, which the internet dubbed “Baby Yoda” upon his introduction in season 1. Cast Werner Herzog , Emily Swallow , Pedro Pascal , Nick Nolte , Omid Abtahi , Gina Carano , Carl Weathers , Giancarlo Esposito Release Date November 12, 2019 Seasons 3 Streaming Service(s) Disney+ Franchise(s) Star Wars Writers Jon Favreau Showrunner Jon Favreau Directors Jon Favreau , Taika Waititi , Bryce Dallas Howard Expand

Related The Mandalorian Season 4 Updates: Cast, Story, & Everything We Know After The Mandalorian season 3’s conclusion in 2023, the story of The Mandalorian season 4 is shaping up to be one of the show’s biggest yet.

6 The Bad Batch Gets Their Happy Ending On Pabu

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Second only to The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Bad Batch is another one of my favorite Star Wars projects, and its series finale has been living in my head ever since it aired just over a month ago. The ending is pure perfection for all the hardships Clone Force 99 has faced, from the gut-wrenching loss of Tech to the torture they all endured on Mount Tantiss. I could never forget the fear that gripped me during the front half of this finale, but the back half made it more than worth it.

The Batch getting their happy ending on Pabu means absolutely everything, and the fact that they truly earn it only makes it even better. As someone who has thoroughly enjoyed Hunter and Omega's bond ever since the beginning, I'm often thinking about this moment between them, where Hunter can finally give her the free, peaceful life every child should get to have - and she can actually relish in that herself, too. The emotions of this moment are still ever-present for me, and it's something that will likely always stick with me.

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buy Not available Not available Not available Star Wars: The Bad Batch is an action-adventure animated series set after the events of The Clone Wars, following Clone Force 99 (a.k.a. the Bad Batch.) Finding themselves immune to the brainwashing effects of Order 66, the Bad Batch become mercenaries for hire while outrunning the empire, now seeing them as fugitives of the law. Cast Dee Bradley Baker , Michelle Ang , Noshir Dalal , Liam O'Brien , Rhea Perlman , Sam Riegel , Bob Bergen , Gwendoline Yeo Release Date May 4, 2021 Seasons 3 Franchise(s) Star Wars Writers Jennifer Corbett , Dave Filoni , Matt Michnovetz , Tamara Becher , Amanda Rose Munoz , Gursimran Sandhu , Christian Taylor , Damani Johnson Showrunner Dave Filoni Directors Brad Rau , Steward Lee , Nathaniel Villanueva , Saul Ruiz Creator(s) Dave Filoni , Jennifer Corbett Where To Watch Disney Plus Expand

5 Darth Vader Takes Down The Rebels In The Hallway

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Another one of my favorite Star Wars projects, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has so many amazing moments - but none quite as memorable as this. As one of the most famous villains in history, an appearance by Darth Vader is always unforgettable, but the opportunity he gets to show off in Rogue One is utterly terrifying in the best way. There will never be words to properly describe what it was like seeing this scene in the movie theater for the very first time.

He truly invented the Star Wars "hallway scene" conversation.

Now, this scene is an absolute must-watch whenever Rogue One is on. I set aside anything I'm doing when I know it's time for Vader to seek his revenge and fight his way to the Death Star plans. He truly invented the Star Wars "hallway scene" conversation, and every hallway scene ever since has still paled in comparison to this one for me. Whenever I see Vader now, I think of this moment, which I don't think I'll ever be able to forget.

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buy Not available Not available Not available Set in the weeks leading up to Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story provides additional context for the Rebellion's plan to destroy the Death Star. Rogue One follows Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) as she enlists the help of Rebel Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) to locate her father, Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen), after the Empire kidnaps him. Cast Felicity Jones , Diego Luna , Ben Mendelsohn , Donnie Yen Mads Mikkelsen , Alan Tudyk , Jiang Wen , Forest Whitaker Release Date December 13, 2016 Franchise(s) Star Wars Writers Tony Gilroy , Chris Weitz Director Gareth Edwards Studio(s) Lucasfilm Distributor(s) Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Runtime 134 Minutes Budget $200–265 million Expand

4 Obi-Wan Kenobi Confronts Anakin Skywalker On Mustafar

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Going back to quotable lines, there is nothing I reference more than this infamous dialogue exchange between Anakin and Obi-Wan on Mustafar. It's easily one of the most famous conversations in all of Star Wars, mostly because of the way it's been memed ever since the movie was released. From Anakin's pledge for peace, freedom, justice, and security to Obi-Wan winning the high ground, every part of their initial confrontation and their ensuing duel is highly recognizable in pop culture.

As a child of the prequels, it's certainly no different for me. I find it extremely easy to use Obi-Wan's "I will do what I must" in just about any situation, as well as Anakin's "You will try." When this scene comes on in Revenge of the Sith, there's no fighting the overwhelming urge to recite the lines along with the characters. There will always be a space in my brain for this scene, and only three others are currently taking up more of that real estate inside my mind.

3 Hunter Says Goodbye To Omega

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Hunter (Clone Force 99) Leader of Clone Force 99, Hunter is a mutant clone created with enhanced senses - gifts he uses to help him strategize in combat operations. Hunter led his squad on countless successful missions during the Clone Wars, and they deserted shortly after Order 66. Hunter has become a father-figure to fellow mutant clone Omega, who he loves dearly and is sworn to protect. Cast Dee Bradley Baker Created By George Lucas Race Clone TV Shows Star Wars: The Clone Wars , Star Wars: The Bad Batch Franchise Star Wars

The other part of The Bad Batch's series finale that constantly stays with me is its beautiful epilogue. The addition of this epilogue was a massive surprise, and as soon as I realized what was happening, I knew that I was never going to be able to forget it. There's nothing better as a fan than getting to see your favorite characters survive and grow old, and that was certainly the case for me with both Hunter and Omega.

This moment brought me back to another that will certainly be mentioned later on, and I felt all those same emotions as I watched this - and I continue to even after a month. Hunter being able to let Omega go is the perfect way to round out his character arc, as is the way he at long last openly refers to her as his (and the Batch's) kid. Omega keeping parts of the Batch with her, such as Lula and Tech's goggles, is utter perfection. This is a moment I won't ever forget, with only two others surpassing it.

2 Din Djarin Breaks His Creed To Save Grogu

The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 7 "Chapter 15: The Believer"

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Din Djarin Helmet Removal The Mandalorian Episode IG-11 removes Din Djarin's helmet to save him from fatal wounds Season 1, Episode 8 "Chapter 8: Redemption" Din Djarin removes his helmet to get the coordinates to Moff Gideon's cruiser Season 2, Episode 7 "Chapter 15: The Believer" Din Djarin takes off his helmet to let Grogu see his face Season 2, Episode 8 "Chapter 16: The Rescue"

While the pirate fight is certainly a highlight of "Chapter 15: The Believer," there's no denying that its best moment is when Din Djarin removes his helmet and breaks his Mandalorian Creed to save Grogu. The buildup to this moment is perfectly tense, with plenty of foreshadowing throughout the episode that makes this removal a satisfying payoff. It's only the second time Din's face is ever seen in The Mandalorian, and the first when it's not coated in grime and blood - allowing viewers a full look at his vulnerability.

All it takes is subtle gestures for him to convince the audience that he truly is a man who hasn't shown his face to anyone ever since he was a child.

What makes this moment so unforgettable is Pedro Pascal's incredible performance, which is delivered with minimal dialogue. All it takes is subtle gestures for him to convince the audience that he truly is a man who hasn't shown his face to anyone ever since he was a child, and it makes the entire sequence extremely heartbreaking and tense all at once. It's hard to forget where I was when this moment happened, though one other from this series still manages to rock me even more.

1 Din Djarin Says Goodbye To Grogu

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Grogu Grogu is a former Jedi youngling who is now training as a Mandalorian apprentice under his adopted father, Din Djarin. A survivor of Order 66, Grogu was hunted by the Empire for his blood amidst their cloning experimentation. Rescued by Din after initially being his bounty, Grogu went on to be trained briefly by Luke Skywalker as a Jedi Padawan, but has ultimately chosen the path of the Mandalorians instead to remain with his father. Grogu is now traversing the galaxy with Din to fight the Imperial Remnant and learn the Mandalorian Way. Created By Jon Favreau , Dave Filoni First Appearance The Mandalorian Alias The Child Alliance Jedi, Mandalorians Race Unknown Movies The Mandalorian & Grogu TV Shows The Mandalorian , The Book of Boba Fett Franchise Star Wars Expand

It would seem that I'm a sucker for parent-child goodbyes in Star Wars, and this one is absolutely the standard. After two full seasons of Din Djarin quite literally fighting tooth-and-nail to protect Grogu and establishing a meaningful bond with him, it's both beautiful and shattering to see him say goodbye to the child. Din taking off his helmet for Grogu and thus risking his identity only makes it even more unforgettable.

No matter how long it's been since this episode aired, nor how the story of The Mandalorian has developed ever since, I will always feel the emotion of this moment between Din and Grogu. It's easily one of the most emotional and meaningful in all of Star Wars, and the fact it's between two of my favorite characters only makes it even more memorable and impactful for me. Seeing the tears in Din's eyes as he lets go of Grogu haunts me to this day, easily making it the Star Wars moment I think about the most.

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