Obi-Wan Kenobi Shares a Ton of Story Beats with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

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It is rumored that Cameron Monaghan, the actor who plays Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’s Cal Kestis, has reportedly signed on to reprise the role in a live-action capacity. There is no word on whether this project would adapt Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, its sequel Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, or another part of Cal’s life. The supposed project is still only a rumor at this point, and as such it should be taken lightly, but it is interesting to consider what such a project would entail.

Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ recently aired its season finale, and news about whether it will receive a sequel is perhaps left to the reception of fans. But for anyone who has played Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, there are striking similarities in story beats featured throughout Obi-Wan Kenobi. These beats are perhaps too close to be incidental, which may imply that a rumored live-action Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order project might not be an adaptation of the game’s story and events, if true.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi features a lot of nuanced arcs that fans may not have anticipated, such as how pivotal a role is given to a young Leia. In many ways, Obi-Wan Kenobi bridges the divide between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, offering clarification to some lingering continuity questions while raising more to consider. However, embedded in these moments of nostalgia and character development are inarguable references to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. But without any clear connection to Fallen Order itself, Obi-Wan Kenobi seems to exploit these story beats and use them as its own.

Obi-Wan Kenobi’s main premise echoes that of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, where Obi-Wan has either seemingly lost