The idea that Baby Yoda could be a clone of the original Yoda seemed to make sense initially, given the extensive use of cloning in the wars that preceded the formation of the Galactic Empire - appropriately known as “The Clone Wars.” As seen in Lucasfilm’s Star Wars prequel trilogy and the long-running Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series (which recently concluded on Disney+), the Galactic Republic used a massive army of clones in its battle with the trade federation, only to have the clones turn on the Jedi in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and lay the foundation for the rise of the Galactic Empire in the Star Wars universe. Is Baby Yoda a clone?Įarly on in the Disney+ show, a popular rumor suggested that Baby Yoda could be, well … a baby Yoda. Officially licensed Disney merchandise also refers to the character as a male, so that particular question appears to have been answered. Yoda himself lived to around 900 years old in the Star Wars universe, so it makes sense that Baby Yoda would still be a young child at 50 years old.ĭuring his examination of Baby Yoda, the ex-Imperial scientist also refers to the character as “him,” confirming his status as a male of the species. In the Disney+ series’s first episode, The Mandalorian (aka Din Djarin) is told that the target he is being hired to track down is around that age (which adds to the surprise when he discovers the young creature), and the ex-Imperial scientist who later examines Baby Yoda confirms that information. Two things we do know are that Baby Yoda is approximately 50 years old and a male of the species. That mystery was one of Jon Favreau’s inspirations for the series, and along with a heaping dose of cuteness, it’s made Baby Yoda the breakout character in Disney+’s flagship series, The Mandalorian. Given that nearly every creature to ever appear in a Star Wars movie or TV show has been given a species name - and in many cases, a backstory - the omission of Baby Yoda’s species has created a longstanding mystery in the Lucasfilm saga’s canon. Unlike much of the Star Wars universe, franchise creator George Lucas intentionally left Yoda’s species unidentified. In addition to famed Jedi Master (and franchise icon) Yoda, the only other members of Baby Yoda’s species we’ve seen in the Star Wars universe have been the female character Yaddle (who appears in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace) and this new, young character that will likely be forever known as Baby Yoda, no matter how old he gets. In fact, the toddler is only the third member of his species to appear in the live-action Star Wars universe over the years. Little is known about Baby Yoda’s species. Here’s what we know about Baby Yoda so far. From his origins to his home planet, plenty of mysteries surround Baby Yoda heading into season 2 of The Mandalorian. Even after one full season of The Mandalorian on Disney+, there’s still plenty we don’t know about The Child, who remains “Baby Yoda” in the hearts and minds of his rapidly expanding fanbase.
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