Promo Material for Obi-Wan Kenobi Teases Clash with Vader

The first ever lightsaber duel to happen in the history of Star Wars was between Ben Kenobi and Darth Vader, and fans have been eagerly anticipating the rematch in Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi.

We don’t know when we’re going to be getting a new look at the show, but some promo material has come out online, and it has Obi-Wan gearing up to face Vader with lightsabers on the ready. Check it:

New Obi-Wan Kenobi promotional artwork features the rematch between Obi-Wan and Vader. pic.twitter.com/84LclXdXhT

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A lot of fans have been pointing out that it’s reminiscent of the promos for Revenge of the Sith that have Anakin and Obi-Wan’s lightsabers clashing, but maybe there’s something significant about the two not having their blades connect in the photo?

Though the series is expected to focus on Obi-Wan, it would be great if we could also get some insight into Vader’s mindset in the story. While the entire Prequel trilogy is about Anakin’s descent into the Dark Side, some fans are wondering more about his time as Vader, and what could he could possibly be thinking about when he would just take lives so easily.

Personally, I would have loved it if this was a film, but director Deborah Chow has said that the format does allow for some deeper character explorations. I’m just hoping that we get some great setpieces as well because what is Star Wars if not for the spectacle?

Obi-Wan Kenobi premieres on Disney+ on May 27.