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Kanan Jarrus

A Jedi Padawan who survived Order 66 in large part thanks to his master's sacrifice, Kanan survived during the Dark Times of the Empire's reign and became an important member of the Lothal rebel cell. Kanan sacrificed much over the years, but gained much as well, falling in love with Hera Syndulla. Although he gave his life for his friends, he left a legacy behind in his own Padawan Ezra Bridger, as well as his son Jacen.

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Kanan Jarrus in Star Wars Rebels
Kanan Jarrus
Created By
Dave Filoni
Cast
Freddie Prinze Jr.
First Appearance
Star Wars Rebels
Died
Star Wars Rebels
Alias
Caleb Dume
Alliance
Jedi, Rebel Alliance

Race
Human
Franchise
Star Wars
Description
Hera Syndulla (Lover), Jacen Syndulla (Son), Ezra Bridger (Padawan)

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Kanan Jarrus lightsaber
At Last, Star Wars Just Set Up a New Era of Kanan Jarrus: Here's What We Know
Comics

A story about Kanan Jarrus’ early training would fit perfectly in the latest comic series, Jedi Knights, and bring back two fan-favorite characters.

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Luke Skywalker in the foreground and clone troopers executing Order 66 in the background in a green hue
Star Wars Is Still Fumbling the One Jedi Who Could Overtake Luke Skywalker
Comics

Kanan Jarrus exhibited a level of Force mastery that Luke Skywalker never displayed throughout the comics or the original and sequel trilogies.

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Depa Billaba and Caleb Dume during Order 66 in The Bad Batch
Star Wars Retconned a Key Part of Kanan Jarris' Backstory, But Was It a Good Move?
Comics

There are two different explanations for how Kanan Jarrus survived Order 66, and both are in official canon. But which is more authentic to Kanan?

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Kanan Jarrus in early seasons of Rebels alongside his sacrifice
As a Star Wars Fan, I Will Never Emotionally Recover From This Tiny Detail I Never Knew About Kanan Jarrus
Comics

The comic Kanan: The Last Padawan contained a blink-and-you’ll-miss it tidbit about Kanan Jarrus that made his fate in Star Wars: Rebels even sadder.

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STAR WARS' Kanan Jarrus WITH A TROOPER RECEIVING ORDER 66
Star Wars Already Answered a Burning Order 66 Question: How Did Kanan Jarrus Survive?
Comics

Kanan Jarrus’ life took a sharp turn at Order 66 when he was still a padawan known as Caleb Dume. His survival is a dramatic and heartbreaking tale.

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The cast of Star Wars Rebels and Ahsoka Tano in Ahsoka
"Their Favors Are Used Up": Why One Star Wars Rebels Actor Didn't Return For Ahsoka
Star Wars Rebels

Though most of Star Wars Rebels' characters made their live-action debuts in Ahsoka, one character was missing from the action, and there's a reason.

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Kanan Jarrus from Star Wars Rebels and Cal Kestis from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Which Order 66 Survivor Is More Powerful: Kanan Jarrus Or Cal Kestis?
Star Wars

Kanan Jarrus and Cal Kestis were just Padawans when the Jedi Order was decimated. Which Jedi became more powerful in the following years?

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Kanan Jarrus from Star Wars Rebels & Luke Skywalker
How Powerful Is Star Wars Rebels' Kanan Jarrus Compared To Luke Skywalker?

Kanan Jarrus' skills as a Jedi were invaluable during the Rebellion's early days. Was he ever stronger than Star Wars' Luke Skywalker, though?

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Freddie Prinze Jr., edited over shots of Kanan Jarrus in Star Wars
Exclusive: Freddie Prinze Jr. Discusses Rise Of Skywalker Return & The End Of Kanan Jarrus' Story
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker

Exclusive: Freddie Prinze Jr. explains why he was reluctant to play Kanan Jarrus again in The Rise of Skywalker, and what the future holds for Kanan.

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Depa Billaba and Jedi Council Custom Star Wars Image
One Jedi Master's Decision Sealed The Empire's Fate... A Year Before The Phantom Menace
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

A single Jedi Master's crucial decision before Phantom Menace helped ensure the end of the Galactic Empire years later in the Star Wars timeline.

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Kanan Jarrus in early seasons of Rebels alongside his sacrifice
Star Wars Rebels: The Entire Galaxy Would Have Been Very Different If Kanan Had Lived
Star Wars Rebels

Jedi Knight Kanan Jarrus tragically died on Lothal in 1 BBY while saving his family, but if he had survived, it could have changed everything.

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Kanan Jarrus lightsaber
Star Wars Rebels' Kanan Jarrus Secretly Introduced A Whole New Lightsaber Type
Star Wars Rebels

Kanan Jarrus secretly created an entirely new type of lightsaber, which helped him hide from the Empire after Order 66 during the Dark Times.

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Kanan Jarrus and Ezra Bridger Star Wars Rebels with Kanan's hands on Ezra's shoulders as Ezra holds a lightsaber
Star Wars Rebels: How Ezra's Final Act Mirrored His Master In The Most Beautiful Way
Star Wars Rebels

One small detail from the Star Wars Rebels series finale sees Ezra Bridger mirroring his master Kanan Jarrus, and it makes the story even better.

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