Star Wars Visions Review: “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope”

This spoiler-filled review explores how “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope” builds upon the legacy of the original “The Ninth Jedi” short. The new episode from director Naoyoshi Shiotani and Production IG arrives as part of Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3, offering an engaging continuation that teases what’s ahead for the upcoming 2026 series.

Continuing the Legacy

The original short left a powerful impact on fans, setting high expectations for its expansion. This follow-up enriches the established world, showcasing refined animation and deeper storytelling that hints at the tone and scope of the forthcoming limited series.

Impressions and Reflections

“I still haven’t quite recovered from the announcement it will have a full series in 2026.”

While the short succeeds in reigniting interest, it feels like an interlude rather than a standalone story. The reviewer appreciated its vivid world-building but suggested it might have been more fitting as the series’ opening episode rather than a separate entry in Visions.

Context in the Visions Anthology

The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope offers a different structure compared to earlier sequels in the anthology. For instance, The Duel: Payback served as both an independent story and a continuation, a balance this new installment only partially achieves.

Conclusion

Though compelling and beautifully executed, “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope” bridges more than it concludes, leaving fans eager—but slightly unsatisfied—for the upcoming full adaptation.

Author’s Summary: A visually striking and emotionally resonant short that effectively connects past and future chapters of the Star Wars Visions universe, though it functions more as a teaser than a complete story.

Mynock Manor — 2025-11-06