The Top Five Star Wars Moments of the Year
2022 was an incredible year to be a Star Wars fan. There were plenty of universe-exploding moments, but these were our favorites.
December is a time for reflection. A time to look back on the year that has gone by and remember the highs and lows. Like many previous years, 2022 was a busy year for Star Wars, with a lot of stuff coming out and a ton of news. There were plenty of major moments for fans – these might not always be the highest of moments, but they either had people talking, changed Star Wars, or were just plain awesome.
5. The Galactic Star Cruiser Opens
In March of 2022, after years of waiting and delays, the Galactic Starcrusier opened its doors to fans. Billed as a unique immersive experience, this two-night hotel stay simulated a short cruise on a ship in Star Wars. In essence, it was a massive LARP, with guests encouraged to dress up and take part in ongoing storylines. Before opening the hotel had been the center of some controversy, ranging from discussions on the exorbitant price, to how some of the promos looked really, really bad.
So when it opened it really needed to blow people away. And… it didn’t. It’s hard to say if the idea is a flop for sure, but generally speaking, the reviews of it are pretty mixed. Good, but not great, and few people really seem to think it’s worth the money. Even though the hotel seems to maybe have trouble being kept full, its opening was a major moment Star Wars had in 2022.
4. Andor’s First Scene Was a Top Moment
Andor has a ton of amazing moments. I could fill this whole list with them, to be honest. However, to me, one of the greatest was simply the opening scene of the show. From visiting a brothel to killing a defenseless corpo guard, the show told you it was going to be different. Right from the start, it made the case that Andor was going to be a different take on Star Wars. Getting that darker and more down-to-earth feel.
3. The Book of Boba Fett Becomes a Different Show
Look, the Book of Boba Fett wasn’t very good. The fan-favorite bounty hunter turned out to be a bit of a bore. The show dragged and just wasn’t what people wanted. Then toward the end of the show, there were two episodes that pretty much didn’t include the title character. For two episodes the show focused on Din Djarin and his story. In essence, it was two episodes of the Mandalorian, a completely different show. These were also the two best, maybe the two only good, episodes of BoBF. The sudden pivot really had people talking and earned it a spot in the top five moments of 2022
2. Anakin and Obi-Wan Together Again
Kenobi was another mixed bag of a show for Disney. While it was better than BoBF, it didn’t really live up to its hype or potential. There were, however, some real stand-out moments. The one that had people the most hyped, and was one of the most talked about moments of the year, was the return of Anakin Skywalker. It might have only been in a flashback, but seeing Anakin and Obi-Wan Kenobi together again in live-action after nearly 20 years… man that hit. This was something we’d never expected to get but still loved.
1. But the Top Moment Of 2022 Has to Be – “Never More Than 12”
Oh man, this moment. It was really the culmination of a number of story beats. It’s the moment when Kino Loy transforms into a rebel. It’s proof of how the Empire’s plans create its own downfall. It’s a moment when Andor really steps up and becomes a leader. And it’s just so satisfying and badass. Truly the top moment of 2022.
Let us know what your top moments of 2022 were down in the comments!
