Star Wars Visions Review: “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope”
– Spoiler Review – The original “The Ninth Jedi” short made a strong impact, and the announcement of a full series in 2026 still excites me. Until then, Production IG offers a follow-up with director Naoyoshi Shiotani’s “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope,” part of Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3. This intriguing continuation broadens the story's universe and hints at what the full series might bring.
While I enjoyed “Child of Hope,” it feels more like a bridge between the standalone short and the upcoming limited series, Star Wars: Visions Presents: The Ninth Jedi. Honestly, I believe this episode would have fit better as the series’ opening, because it shifts away from the typical Visions style.
Previously, “The Duel: Payback” gave us our first taste of how a sequel episode in the series might work. It remained a self-contained story while building on earlier installments, setting a precedent for future narrative continuation.
“The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope” expands the short’s world and pushes us towards what the series might be like.
“The Duel: Payback” was our first experience of how a sequel episode would be handled, and it was self-contained again while building off what came before.
Author’s summary: “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope” bridges the gap between a standalone short and the upcoming series, expanding the story world while leaving viewers eager for the full show.