Star Wars Visions Review: “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope”
After the original short “The Ninth Jedi” made a lasting impact, the recent announcement of a full series coming in 2026 surprised many fans. Meanwhile, Production IG has released “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope” as part of Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3, directed by Naoyoshi Shiotani.
This follow-up expands the original short’s universe and offers a glimpse of what the upcoming series might explore. The episode provides a bridge from the standalone story to the broader narrative expected in the limited series Star Wars: Visions Presents: The Ninth Jedi.
Although “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope” is enjoyable and well-crafted, it feels more like a transitional chapter rather than a fully independent story. It would have worked better as the opening episode of the new series, given its departure from the usual style of Visions.
“I’d rather this had been an opening episode for the series itself, as it departs from how Visions feels.”
Earlier in Vol. 3, “The Duel: Payback” offered the first glimpse at how sequel episodes might be structured. This episode was self-contained but continued the story from previous shorts, setting the tone for the final sequel episode in this volume.
Summary
“The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope” enriches the original short while previewing the upcoming series, though it feels more like a prologue than a standalone story.
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