These 10Star Warscharacters shockingly have less than 15 minutes of screen time each, and they definitely deserved so much more. Plenty ofStar Wars’best charactershave much less screen time than one might think, especially when compared to other, seemingly less prominent characters. In fact, characters like Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa bewilderingly don’t even make it into the top 10 ofStar Warscharacters with the most screen time.
In part, this is due to the nature ofStar Wars’movies and TV shows. Characters like Ahsoka Tano and Ezra Bridger top the charts because they have appeared in so many episodes ofStar Wars’shows. For characters who have only ever (or at least primarily) been in the movies, it’s difficult to compete with that much screen time.These 10 characters represent a mix ofStar Warsshows and movies, yet they each have less than 15 minutes of total screen time in all their appearances.
10Orson Krennic
First Appeared In: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Orson Krennic was arguably the primary antagonist ofRogue One: A Star Wars Story, even as Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine were looming in the background throughout the movie. Krennic was introduced in the opening scenes ofRogue One, during which he had Jyn Erso’s mother, Lyra, gunned down. He then was the main force opposing Jyn and her titular Rogue One team as they attempted to get the Death Star plans to the Rebels.
Surprisingly, according toThe Screen Time Holocron,Krennic has just 12 minutes of total screen time inStar Wars. Given what a major threat Krennic seems to be throughoutRogue One, it’s difficult to imagine that the entirety of his character really comes down to mere minutes. This also puts him behind characters like the Son (part of the Mortis Gods), Prince Lee-Char fromStar Wars: The Clone Wars, and his Imperial counterpart Dedra Meero fromAndor, revealing just how shocking this screen time is.
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9Wedge Antilles
First Appeared In: A New Hope
Although he certainly couldn’t be considered a main character, Wedge Antilles has made a name for himself inStar Wars, and he’s been a beloved character since the original trilogy. Wedge first appeared inA New Hopeas a Rebel pilot, flying alongside Luke Skywalker. He then returned in bothThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi, although in all three original trilogy movies, Wedge was on screen for less than one minute, respectively.
Most of Wedge Antilles' 12 total minutes of screen time inStar Warsactually comes fromStar Wars Rebels. In the animated show, Wedge appeared as a younger version of himself, and it was revealed that Wedge was initially an Imperial TIE fighter pilot. He ultimately defected alongside a few other pilots, which brought him face-to-face withRebelscharacter Sabine Wren. Wedge also had a cameo inStar Wars: The Rise of Skwaylker, althoughThe Screen Time Holocrondoesn’t have that time factored in.
8Korkie Kryze
First Appeared In: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Korkie Kryze was introduced inThe Clone Wars, and he quickly became of interest to audiences because of his parentage. Satine Kryze, Duchess of Mandalore at the time, referred to Korkie as her nephew in the show. However, Satine’s only sibling seems to be Bo-Katan, and Korkie is not her son.This, combined with the fact that Satine was revealed to have once been Obi-Wan Kenobi’s love interest, led many to speculate that Korkie was Obi-Wan Kenobi’s son.
Despite how much attention Korkie has gotten because of this, he has only been on screen for a total of 11 minutes, all of which was inThe Clone Wars. It remains to be seen whether Korkie will play a role in any ofStar Wars’upcoming projects. His fate is currently unknown, and given Bo-Katan is his aunt and has become increasingly important in the New Republic Era, it’s possible Korkie will be seen again, perhaps confirming his parentage one way or another.
7K-2SO
K-2SO was introduced inRogue One, and he quickly became a fan-favorite character, joining a long line of droids who have captured the hearts ofStar Warsaudiences. K-2SO proved to have a brilliant sense of humor, quickly playing along with Rogue One’s scheme (including by smacking Cassian Andor and hilariously threatening to give him another one). One of the best aspects of K-2SO is the fact that he was a re-programmed Imperial droid, marking yet another amazing redemption story inStar Wars.
Many were also delighted to know that K-2SO will be appearing inAndorseason 2, which is set to release in April of this year. Sadly, K-2SO’s story (along with Cassian’s and many other characters fromRogue One) is pre-determined based on the ending of that movie. Nevertheless, it will be wonderful to see K-2SO return to theStar Warsscreen once more. This will also no doubt add considerably to his current 10 total minutes of screen time.
6Maz Kanata
First Appeared In: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Maz Kanata first appeared inStar Wars: The Force Awakens, and she was instantly a compelling character. In the first sequel trilogy movie, Han Solo, Rey, and Finn all went to Maz’s castle to seek her guidance, which is also where and when Rey heard Anakin Skywalker’s lightsaber calling to her. In addition to setting Finn and Rey on their respective heroic paths, Maz also appeared inStar Wars: The Last JediandStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, always helping to guide the sequel trilogy heroes.
In spite of her importance,Maz currently only has 11 total minutes of screen time inStar Wars. This includes her cameo inStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventuresas well. It’s currently unclear if Maz will return to theStar Warsscreen in the future, but given her age, wisdom, and importance, it’s certainly possible that audiences will see Maz again.
5Chirrut Îmwe
Chirrut Îmwe is yet anotherRogue Onecharacter with surprisingly little screen time, in his case just 10 total minutes. Chirrut appeared only inRogue One, but he made a major impact. Although he was not Force-sensitive, Chirrut’s knowledge of and respect for the Force was admirable, and in many ways he feels like one of the best representations of a character, Jedi or not, engaging with the Force.
Chirrut’s knowledge of and respect for the Force was admirable.
Chirrut’s refrain throughoutRogue One,“I am one with the Force, and the Force is with me"was a wonderful way for the movie—not all that linked to the Jedi, especially compared to otherStar Warsmovies—to maintain a connection to the Force without it taking over. Chirrut also had some brilliant laugh lines inRogue One, including when he was captured along with the other heroes and had a bag placed over his head. In response, Chirrut said,“Are you kidding me? I’m blind,“which was a surprising laugh line in an otherwise quite grim movie.
4Maarva Andor
First Appeared In: Andor
Maarva Andor was not inRogue One, although she is the mother of Cassian Andor, but her debut inAndorseason 1 proved what a powerhouse she was. Maarva was revealed to be Cassian’s adoptive mother inAndor, having found him on a ship when he was a young boy. The two grew incredibly close, and it was clear they truly loved one another.Maarva was also a valiant Rebel in her own right, leaving behind a message encouraging the oppressed to rise up against the Empire in the wake of her death.
Even in light ofAndorseason 2 being just around the corner, Maarva is unlikely to return toStar Wars. Not only did she die inAndorseason 1, but also, her story feels complete. She could theoretically return in flashback, but that seems unlikely. It’s safe to assume that Maarva’s total screen time inStar Warswill therefore remain at just 14 minutes, although that low number is certainly not representative of her significant impact on Cassian and on the galaxy more broadly.
3Shmi Skywalker
First Appeared In: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
AnotherStar Warsmother,Shmi Skywalker has just 10 minutes of total screen time inStar Wars, despite her massive influence. Not only was Shmi the mother of Anakin Skywalker, which means she gave birth tothe Chosen One, but also, her death unquestionably helped set in motion countless larger events in the galaxy, most notably her son’s fall to the dark side. On the more positive side, Shmi’s decision to marry Cliegg Lars also meant that Luke had a family to go back to following the events ofStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
Like many characters on this list, Shmi is rather unlikely to appear again. Technically, she had another appearance inThe Clone Wars, although that was really the Son manipulating Anakin by appearing as his mother—it wasn’t truly Shmi at all. Even if Shmi is never seen again inStar Wars, though, as the first member ofthe Skywalker family tree(at least that has been shown so far), her legacy endures.
2Owen Lars
One of the more shocking inclusions on this list is Uncle Owen. Although he died very early on inA New Hope, Owen has since appeared inAttack of the Clones,Revenge of the Sith, andObi-Wan Kenobi. Despite those many appearances,Uncle Owen has had just 13 total minutes of screen time throughoutStar Wars.
This number doesn’t accurately capture the influence Uncle Owen has had inStar Wars.
Yet again, this number doesn’t accurately capture the impact Uncle Owen has had inStar Wars.Luke Skywalker inherited many traits from his mother and father, but he was raised by Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru. Already, their influence was clear in the original trilogy. However,Obi-Wan Kenobirevealed in much greater detail how much Owen and Beru truly loved Luke as their own. The show also confirmed that the two were incredibly brave, standing up to an Inquisitor to save Luke.
1Rose Tico
First Appeared In: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The most disappointing of all the characters who have less than 15 minutes of screen time inStar Warsis Rose Tico, who absolutely deserved better. Rose first appeared inThe Last Jedias someone who was grieving her sister, who had died bravely fighting for the Resistance, and felt she wasn’t on the same level as ‘true’ Resistance fighters, such as Finn. Over the course of the movie, however, Rose discovered how brave and strong she really was, even risking her life to save Finn in the end.
Unfortunately, Rose was almost entirely sidelined inThe Rise of Skywalker, appearing very rarely and playing no major role in the movie’s plot. While many sequel trilogy characters suffered a similar fate inThe Rise of Skywalker, Rose’s absence was the most obvious and disappointing. Of all theStar Warscharacters who have had less than 15 minutes of screen time, Rose Tico is easily the one that stings the most.
