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Amandla Stenberg’sThe Acolyteis the new addition to Disney’sStar Warsroster, which continues the House of Mouse’s formula to bank on small-screen releases since the debacle ofThe Rise of Skywalker. Moreover, following the mixed reception to the sequel trilogy, in recent years, fans have been warming up to the prequel trilogy, which was initially panned upon their release.
But while the public perception towards the prequels has changed over time, a majority still holds the originalStar Warstrilogy at the top, and for good reason. However, Stenberg, who is not new to controversies, had a surprising answer when asked about her favorite entry in the franchise.
Amandla Stenberg Named Revenge of the Sith Her Favorite in the Franchise
Amandla Stenbergis no stranger to finding herself amidst internet outrage since her early days in the industry. From garnering racist backlash for playing Rue inThe Hunger Gamesto being criticized for being too light-skinned for Starr Carter inThe Hate U Give, the road to success has been bumpy for her. With her newStar Warsshow,The Acolyte, hitting the streaming platform, the actress once again leaned toward the controversial ground when asked about her favorite film in the Galaxy far, far away.
Opposed to naming any film from the revered original trilogy, which many consider the peak of the franchise, Stenberg deemedStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sithas her favorite in the franchise. While this is far from the popular belief, as fans criticized the threequel for its reliance on style over substance and is often considered one of the weakest entries in the series, many did come to her defense.
I like this answer 🔥!pic.twitter.com/LkuMoAGpcw
— ⚡️Mystic Voltsy⚡️ (@xvoltsy)July 30, 2025
I will defend the prequels until the end of time.
— GoldenAgeGeek (@GoldenAgeGeeks)August 19, 2025
Hot take: the prequels were good.
— Bovada Casino (@Bovada_Casino)August 11, 2025
The odds are in her favor this time
— Komrade + Kommander (@KMNDR_)July 20, 2025
She must be…pic.twitter.com/ycaIx64kIk
— Eric Pellinen (@EricPellinen)July 29, 2025
Considering Stenberg has been subject to numerous controversies over the years for numerous reasons, even in the face of extreme challenges, she continues to be true to herself.
Hayden Christensen Welcomes Amandla Stenberg to the Star Wars Family
Ahead of the release ofThe Acolyte, Amandla Stenberg received a word of encouragement from the star of her favoriteStar Warsmovie,Hayden Christensen. In a wholesome video, theformer Sith Lordshared his excitement for the new show, welcoming Stenberg to theStar Warsfamily, and even suggested a meet-up during aStar Warscelebration event.
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I just wanted to send you a quick message to say congratulations. And I’m very excited for the show, and wanted to wish you all the best and welcome you to our Star Wars family,
Reasonably starstruck by Anakin star’s response, the actress stressed that she is honored to step into the Galaxy far, far away and walk in Christensen’s footsteps.
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The AcolyteandStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sithare available to stream on Disney Plus.
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
