17 Star Wars Planets

Seen In: The Phantom MenaceThe Phantom MenaceAttack of the ClonesRevenge of the Sith

Environment: The planet has water-filled tunnels instead of a molten core. The green world leans toward grass, featuring rivers, waterfalls, and swamps. Naboo also hosts three moons, and many buildings use dome shapes.Beyond being home to the Gungan race, which likes to love or hate things,NabooNaboo has a core of water-filled tunnels, not molten rock. The green planet favors grass, showing rivers, waterfalls, and swamps. Naboo also has three moons; many buildings feature dome shapes.

Why It’s Important: Naboo was the center of the Republic's collapse after General Palpatine's strategy. Queens on Naboo are elected, not born into power. Naboo hosted the Battle of Naboo after the Trade Federation invaded.On top of being Luke and Leia's mother Padmé's home, Naboo became the center of the Republic's fall due to General Palpatine's planning. Naboo has queens who are elected, not born to rule. Naboo hosted the Battle of Naboo after the Trade Federation invaded.

Seen In: The Phantom MenaceAttack of the ClonesRevenge of the SithRogue OneThe Clone WarsAndorObi-Wan KenobiStar Wars: The Bad BatchAhsoka

Environment: CoruscantCoruscant is the galaxy's capitol. The whole planet is a city, packed with skyscrapers and covered entirely by buildings. Its spot at the end of trade routes helped it grow into a big city.

Why It’s Important: The planet city was the long-time home of the Jedi Order, the Republic, and the Galactic Senate. Later, the Empire made it its base. Toward the end of the Clone Wars, Coruscant hosted the Battle of Coruscant as the fight between the Republic and Separatists ended with the Empire winning.The expansive planet city was the long-time home ofthe Jedi Order, the Republic, and the Galactic Senate. Later, the Empire made it home base. Toward the end of the Clone Wars, Coruscant hosted the Battle of Coruscant as the fight between the Republic and Separatists ended with the Empire winning.

Seen In: Revenge of the SithRevenge of the Sith, The Holiday Special

Environment: Given it is the Wookiees' home, the planet is mostly a huge forest. Wookiees from the Southwest planet often faced enslavement from the Czerka Corporation, the Trandoshans, and the Empire.Given that it is the home of the Wookiees, the planet is mostly a huge forest. Wookiees from the Southwest planet often faced enslavement from the Czerka Corporation, the Trandoshans, and the Empire.

Why It’s Important: Kashyyyk is the planet.Kashyyykwas an integral part ofthe Clone Wars, serving as the location of the Battle of Kashyyyk, which led to the Empire's rise. Palpatine also started Order 66 (the Jedi genocide) during this battle. Wookiees helped as many Jedi escaped as they could, but the order wiped out almost all Force users.

Seen In: The Clone WarsThe Clone WarsThe Mandalorian

Environment: As you guessed, Mandalore was home to the Mandalorian clan. But the planet's love for war destroyed it, turning the once-thriving place with oceans, mountains, and forests into a wasteland.As you may have guessed,MandaloreMandalore housed the Mandalorian clan. War's pull on the planet ruined it, turning the once-thriving place with oceans, mountains, and forests into a nearly empty wasteland.

Why It’s Important: Mandalore armies played a key role in many fights—between taking Jedi temples and the clash between old Mandalorian warrior ways and peace that caused constant trouble on the planet. The country is a major part ofMandlore armies were key in many fights—between storming Jedi temples and the clash between old Mandalorian warrior ways and peace that caused constant trouble on the planet. The country is a major part ofThe MandalorianDin Djarin honors old Mandalorian ways while carting Grogu and becoming a top bounty hunter. Mandalore sought peace during the Clone Wars, but that peace ended fast.

Seen In: Return of the JediReturn of the Jedi

Environment: The adorable (and moderately savage) Ewoks are the most known species on the Forest Moon of Endor, this planet holds many species like the Yuzzum, Dulok, and Wistie. Its name suggests a huge forest. Mountains and savannas also exist there.

Why It’s Important: InReturn of the Jedi, the Empire builds an outpost on the moon, seeking its remote spot. The aim? Drain the moon's life force to power the second Death Star generator. This makes the moon the site of a major final battle between the Empire and the Rebels. The Ewoks help the Rebels win the Battle of Endor, which defeats the Empire.

Seen In:A New Hope,Obi-Wan Kenobi

Environment: AlderaanAlderaan was a mountainous world that valued culture and art above everything. Alderaan remained one of the galaxy's most peaceful planets, yet it stayed a key part of the war between the Resistance and the Empire.

Why It’s Important: Senator Bail and Queen Breha raised Leia, the political leader and fierce warrior, here. Darth Vader picked Alderaan as the Death Star's second target, mainly to punish Leia—the daughter he did not know he had. The destruction of Alderaanreally showed how empathetic and regal Leia is. She would not betray the Rebels and even comforted Luke after he lost Obi-Wan, even though she watched her entire home planet (and family) burn.

Seen In: A New Hope,Attack of the Clones,Return of the Jedi,Revenge of the Sith,The Phantom Menace,The Rise of Skywalker,Obi-Wan Kenobi,The Book of Boba Fett,The Clone Wars,Rebels

Environment: TatooineTatooine is not just savage because of its harsh desert and two suns. The downtrodden planet hosts many shady criminal groups led by figures like Jabba the Hutt and Watto. It features a big slave trade that included Anakin Skywalker and his mother. Jawas and the Sarlacc Pit also inhabit the planet.

Why It’s Important: The planet ranks among the most known and featured worlds in Star Wars, as it is the home world for both Anakin and Luke Skywalker. Although the planet is central to the movie universe, little actually occurs there because of its low status and poor class. Leia went to Tatooine to find Obi-Wan and the Death Star plans, but R2-D2 made the trip in the first film.

Jabba ruled shady. He used Han's carbonite body as decor and kidnapped Leia. No one put Leia in a corner or chains. She used the things meant to hold her captive to strangle the beast. Rey later visited the planet to lay Luke and Leia's lightsabers to rest on Luke's old family farm.

Seen In: Rogue OneRogue One,Revenge of the Sith,The Rise of Skywalker,The Clone Wars,Rebels

Environment: This Outer Rim planet is a giant volcano. Lava rivers make living here hard. The Tech Union mines rare minerals on Mustafar.

Why It’s Important:Obi-Wan and Anakin set the theory: having the high ground decides the battle winner. The planet holds the former master and apprentice's legendary fight. This duel makes Anakin accept his Sith status and lose half his body. Injuries create Vader's life-saving suit. Vader also built his castle on the fiery planet, using it to interrogate and kill Jedi.

Seen In: Rogue OneRogue One,Andor

Environment: ScarifScarif is a tropical planet full of beaches and palm trees. The small planet's distance made it perfect for resort life. The Empire used it for secret projects. What screams 'military base' more than a tropical vacation planet?

Why It’s Important: In Rogue One, we learn Alderaan was not the first Death Star victim. The film shows Rebels, including Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor, infiltrating the planet to steal Death Star plans. Rebels fall to a massive planet-destroying blast from the Death Star. Still, the Rebels ensure Princess Leia gets the plans.

Seen In: DagobahThe Empire Strikes Back,Return of the Jedi,The Clone Wars

Environment: DagobahDagobah is a swampy jungle planet rich in Force energy. The humid planet has much life. Its remote location lets it escape tech development, making it a good hideout.

Why It’s Important: Yoda exiled himself to this swampy planet, which features so much life force Yoda could hide his actualForce. Luke travels to Dagobah for Jedi training from an old Yoda. However, this old teaching method caused the Jedi and Republic's fall. Luke chooses friendship over the Jedi's passive rules. Yoda ends his life in his Dagobah cave, witnessed by Luke.

Seen In: Mon Cala The Clone Wars

Environment: Mon CalaMon Cala is a water planet with aquatic plants like coral reefs and kelp forests. Mon Cala hosts species like Mon Calamari and Quarren under a monarch rule. Despite being underwater, Mon Cala functions as an industrial shipbuilding center.

Why It’s Important:After King Yos Kolina was murdered, the planet became a key spot for Clone Wars battles. Its shipbuilding skills helped arm the Resistance with ships, which eventually aided the Empire's downfall. General Akbar, the beloved Mon Calamari, hailed from Mon Cala and helped the planet join the Resistance.

Seen In: The Empire Strikes Back,Return of the Jedi

Environment: The mostly uninhabitable gas giant features the BespinLife Zone houses floating mining complexes. These complexes siphon tibanna gas from the planet.

Why It’s Important: The Cloud City complex of Bespin plays a major part in The Empire Strikes BackLando Calrissian welcomes Han, Leia, and Chewbacca to the floating city. They quickly learn the Empire rules the city, and Lando betrays Han under Vader's orders. Luke and Vader fight in Bespin as the younger Skywalker discovers Vader is his father. Lando leaves the city to help Leia and Chewie after feeling bad about Han being frozen in Carbonite.

Seen In: The Empire Strikes Back

Environment: The entirety of HothThis dangerous, snowy, icy tundra makes Hoth nearly uninhabitable for humans. Tauntauns and vicious Wampas live on the planet.

Why It’s Important: After the Rebels abandoned Yavin 4 as a base, they needed another remote spot. Leia helped build Echo Base on Hoth. After Luke had a near-death fight with a Wampa, the Empire found the Rebel base, causing the Battle of Hoth. The Empire used AT-ATs against Rebel snowspeeders. The Empire won, but many Rebel leaders escaped alive.

Seen In: The Clone Wars,The Force Awakens

Environment: IlumIlum is vital for the Jedi; most Jedi kyber crystals are found here. Snow covers the planet.

Why It’s Important: A part of every Youngling's Jedi training needs a trip to this world to get a crystal and make a lightsaber before initiation. The First Order used up Ilum's crystals for Death Stars and turned the planet into the Starkiller Base, causing its destruction by the Resistance.

Seen In: Rogue One

Environment: Unlike the aquatic planet NaJedha, the moon JedhaJedha is a desert moon. Still, it has a surprisingly cold climate and is called the Cold Moon. The moon served as a Jedi pilgrimage site for Force-wielders seeking guidance.

Why It’s Important:Jheda's history claims the moon started the earliest Jedi. The moon later served as a testing spot for the original Death Star. Saw Gerrera’s anti-Empire fight club used the moon as a home base. Chirrut Îmwe and Baze Malbus, the last Force-wielders on Jedha, joined them.

Seen In: The Clone Wars,Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Environment: DathomirA foggy planet glows with the red light of its main star. The remote planet lacks many inhabitants, but it holds forests.

Why It’s Important: Dark side Force-wielding witches called Nightsisters call Dathomir home. The sisters beat the Nightbrothers, Zabrak warriors, in strength. The Nightsisters stayed out of the Clone Wars, refusing sides. Count Dooku sent General Grievous to eliminate the Nightsisters. This ended the race and ruined the planet. Darth Maul also came from this planet.

Seen In: Rebels,Ahsoka

Environment: LothalLothal has farming and cities. Once grassland and a nice planet, it became toxic industry. Palpatine focused on Lothal because a temple there lets people travel through space and time.

Why It’s Important: During a tough economic time early in the Empire, Lothal accepted the Empire's takeover of its industries. They pushed farmers out, replacing them with weapons factories. Tensions grew fast. Lothal became the home for Rebel groups fighting the Empire. Ezra Bridger, the main character in Rebels.