New Star Wars: The Bad Batch Footage Unintentionally Reveals a Major Surprise (and a Connection to The Mandalorian)
Fans are in a frenzy over the unexpected reveal.
A teaser for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 has unintentionally revealed a major twist that mirrors a key event in The Mandalorian. The premiere of The Bad Batch season 3 promises to be the most significant in the animated series yet, serving as a monumental conclusion to the show overall. The new season has forged strong ties to The Mandalorian, particularly through Emperor Palpatine's Project Necromancer. Despite this, a new clip has surfaced, establishing another connection that tragically echoes a memorable moment from the series.
Lucasfilm has shared The Bad Batch teaser, featuring action-packed clips and memorable character dialogue. While some scenes are borrowed from the three-episode premiere, such as Emperor Palpatine's appearance and Nala Se's warning of danger, there are also many new clips. One particular scene shows Clone Force 99's ship, the Marauder, being blown up - with Wrecker and their gonk droid, Gonky, being thrown by the blast.
The destruction of the Marauder has sparked comparisons to the iconic moment when the Razor Crest was destroyed in The Mandalorian season 2. Unlike the shock of the Razor Crest's demise, Star Wars seems to be giving viewers a heads-up this time by revealing the Marauder's fate in advance. As fans react to this news, they are beginning to mourn the loss of their beloved ship.
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User hellikait highlights the striking similarity between the destruction of the Marauder and the Razor Crest, emphasizing the poignant connection between The Bad Batch and The Mandalorian.
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User hunterbadbatch insists that "THIS IS THE WORST DAY OF MY LIFE," a valid response to what will surely be one of season 3's most pivotal and shocking moments yet.
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Meanwhile, Social Medea has already started creating memes to celebrate this moment, cleverly coining the phrase "IT'S MARAUDOVER" for Clone Force 99, their devoted fanbase, and the beloved ship. This playful twist on the "It's Joever" meme showcases the creativity and humor of the online community.
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User ravngers shares a freeze-frame of the Wrecker and Gonky, juxtaposed with an image of Mr. Krabs and the Krusty Krab exploding in SpongeBob SquarePants. The use of humor in this post suggests a coping mechanism for the otherwise devastating situation.
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User serrinatano's belief that the ship may just resemble the Marauder is not as far-fetched as it seems. It is plausible that The Bad Batch creators are intentionally misleading fans, given their history of playful interactions with the audience.
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User techslander has highlighted the sentimental items left behind in the Marauder, such as Tech's goggles and the precious Lula doll shared by Omega and Wrecker.
The Marauder's Destruction Hints At Clone Force 99's Future
Bad_Batch_Pabu_Dinner - The Marauder's Destruction Hints At Clone Force 99's Future
The destruction of a ship is a significant event, as seen with the Razor Crest in The Mandalorian. Din Djarin losing his ship symbolized leaving behind his bounty hunting life, transitioning to a new Naboo N-1 starfighter with space for his adopted son. Similarly, the destruction of the Marauder suggests that Clone Force 99 is moving on from their soldier lifestyle since the Clone Wars.
Life on Pabu in The Bad Batch season 2 reveals that Clone Force 99 may choose to lay low once they reunite with Omega and Crosshair. The Marauder's destruction could hint at this decision or signify a new direction in their fight, possibly aligning with the rebel cause or protecting Omega from the Empire. The Bad Batch has forever altered the fate of its characters with this twist, drawing parallels to The Mandalorian.
Bad Batch Episode No. | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
1 | "Confined" | 2/21/2024 |
2 | "Parts Unknown" | 2/21/2024 |
3 | "Shadows of Tantiss" | 2/21/2024 |
4 | "A Different Approach" | 2/28/2024 |
5 | "The Return" | 3/6/2024 |
6 | "Infiltration" | 3/13/2024 |
7 | "Extraction" | 3/13/2024 |
8 | "Bad Territory" | 3/20/2024 |
9 | "The Harbinger" | 3/27/2024 |
10 | "Identity Crisis" | 4/3/2024 |
11 | "Point Of No Return" | 4/3/2024 |
12 | "Juggernaut" | 4/10/2024 |
13 | "Into The Breach" | 4/17/2024 |
14 | "Flash Strike" | 4/24/2024 |
15 | "The Cavalry Has Arrived" | 5/1/2024 |
Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episodes 1-3 are available now on Disney+. Future episodes release Wednesdays at 12:00 a.m. PT, 3:00 a.m. ET, and 8:00 a.m. GMT.
Source: Lucasfilm, hellikait, hunterbadbatch, Social Medea, ravngers, serrinatano, techslander
Editor's P/S:
The upcoming season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch is set to feature a major twist that mirrors a key event in The Mandalorian. The destruction of Clone Force 99's ship, the Marauder, has sparked comparisons to the iconic moment when the Razor Crest was destroyed in The Mandalorian season 2. This twist suggests that Clone Force 99 is moving on from their soldier lifestyle since the Clone Wars and may choose to lay low or align with the rebel cause. The destruction of the Marauder is a significant event that will likely have a major impact on the future of Clone Force 99.
I am excited to see how this twist plays out in the upcoming season of The Bad Batch. I believe that it will be a pivotal moment in the series and will have a major impact on the characters. I am also curious to see how the destruction of the Marauder will affect Clone Force 99's relationship with Omega and Crosshair.
