Mind-Blowing Twist Revealed: The Mandalorian Season 2's Epic Post-Credits Scene Promises Game-Changing Return of The Jedi Retcon

Summary

Lucasfilm will release the book "From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi" which will retcon the movie and connect it to "The Mandalorian" season 2.

The content of the book will center around Bib Fortuna, the character responsible for running Jabba the Hutt's empire in season 2 of "The Mandalorian." It will delve into the events following "Return of the Jedi" and explore how he assumed control. Written by Kwame Mbalia, this upcoming short story will offer insight into Bib Fortuna's desperation, fears, and ambitions, providing a compassionate understanding of his character and shedding light on his rise to power within Jabba's organization.

Lucasfilm has recently announced the upcoming release of From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, a book that will retcon events from Return of the Jedi and connect them to The Mandalorian season 2. This book is part of the From a Certain Point of View series, which focuses on various characters and their perspectives within the Star Wars original trilogy. Previous installments were written for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back. The upcoming book specifically delves into the events of Return of the Jedi.

In a recent announcement made by Star Wars Books on Twitter, it was revealed that one of the short stories included in the book is titled "Fortuna Favors The Bold" and is written by Kwame Mbalia. This story connects Return of the Jedi to The Mandalorian season 2 by exploring the character Bib Fortuna, who is shown to have taken control of Jabba the Hutt's Empire by the end of The Mandalorian season 2. As a result, the story will retcon the timeline after Return of the Jedi to align with this new development.

Seven hundred and sixty-two items were listed on Bib Fortuna's long list of things that he detested, but it was his master, Jabba the Hutt, who occupied the highest position on that list. As he sat on his throne, surrounded by loyal followers and attendants, Bib Fortuna made up his mind that today was the day he would bring an end to the life of his despised master.

How Did Bib Fortuna Take Over Jabba's Crime Empire?

The answer to how Bib Fortuna specifically gained control of Jabba's criminal empire on Tatooine remains unknown. However, it is highly probable that the upcoming anthology novel, featuring Mbalia's story, will shed light on this matter. Following Jabba's demise in Return of the Jedi - which Leia purportedly orchestrated - Bib Fortuna seemingly exploited the power vacuum that ensued. Although it would have made more sense for another Hutt to assume leadership, the synopsis of the forthcoming short story implies Fortuna's disdain for not only Jabba, but all Hutts, indicating that he seized control of Jabba's organization for himself.

This tweet by one of the book's editors provides insight into Mbalia's story about Bib Fortuna and sheds light on how he might have gained control of Jabba's operations. It is evident that Bib Fortuna was desperate, as indicated by mentions of fear, anxiety, and fatigue, in his quest to take over Jabba's gang. Unfortunately, his ambition was thwarted by Boba Fett and Fennec Shand in The Mandalorian season 2's post-credit scene. Nonetheless, it will be intriguing to hear Bib Fortuna's perspective on the events of Return of the Jedi, as it may generate more sympathy towards his character.