Back in February, Disney launched a new series of animated LEGO shorts entitledLEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises, which delves into the events leading up to the blockbusterStar Wars: The Force Awakens. The first full episode debuted on Disney XD in February, but now we have the next three episodes, which reveal new details about Han Solo, Chewbacca, Maz Kanata, Rey and more. It isn’t known how many episodes ofLEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Riseswill be released, but we’ll be sure to keep you posted.
The firstLego Star Warsepisode, entitledPoe to the Rescue, followed Resistance pilotPoe Dameronas he comes to the aid of Admiral Ackbar who is being held captive by Captain Phasma. Kylo Ren, C-3PO and BB-8 also made appearances in the short film. The second episode,The Trouble with Rathtars, follows Han Solo and Chewbacca, who have their hands full with a pack of misbehaving Rathtars as they attempt to transport their carnivorous cargo to a rendezvous with Bala Tik the pirate. Things go from bad to worse when First Order TIE Fighters pull the freighter over, forcing Han to think quick and somehow save his skin from the First Order and the rampaging creatures.
The third episode is entitledHunting for Han, which is set at the castle of pirate Maz Kanata (the gathering spot for A-list Scum and Villainy across the galaxy), where Maz prepares to trade with scurvy pirate Bala Tik. Bala Tik’s demands that Maz reveal the location of Han Solo, whom Bala Tik accuses of cheating him out of hisRathtars. As it happens, every unsavory character there has a beef with Han, and soon the Han-haters erupt in a brawl that stops when a mysterious Old Coot sends the angry Scum on a wild goose chase after Han.
The fourth episode,Rey Strikes Back, takes us to remote Jakku, where Rey strives to make ends meet by scavenging ruinedStar Destroyers, but the heartless trader Unkar Plutt isn’t making it easy for her. Angry at what he perceives as Rey’s ingratitude, Plutt sends henchmen to steal her cherished Tank Speeder. The two not-so-bright baddies meet their match in the determined Rey, who stops at nothing to get her beloved “Bumper” back.
It isn’t known for sure if these short films are considered part of theStar Warscanon, but if so, theHunting for Hanshort confirms that the iconic Lando Calrissian is still alive in theStar Warsuniverse. It isn’t known if there are any plans to bring Lando Calrissian, who was played byBilly Dee Williamsin the original trilogy, back forStar Wars: Episode VIIIor any of the upcoming spinofrs. While we wait for more on the ever-expandingStar Warsuniverse, take a look at the first four episodes ofLEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Risesbelow.
