Ep. 210 - The Hunt for Ben Solo

Ep. 210 - The Hunt for Ben Solo

From Hyperspace Hangout: A Star Wars Podcast by Star Wars

November 22, 2025 · 38 min

About this episode

The episode explores the cancelled Star Wars project 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' and its implications for the franchise.

In this episode of Hyperspace Hangout , we dive into the mystery of the cancelled Star Wars project known by fans as The Hunt for Ben Solo . Why was Lucasfilm developing this story? What was it supposed to explore? And why did Disney quietly shelve the idea just as it was gaining traction? We discuss what the project could have meant for the sequel era, why fans were excited for a deeper Ben Solo arc, and whether Disney abandoned it to focus on safer, more familiar projects instead. Did shifting agendas, creative uncertainty, or internal priorities kill this storyline before it ever got started? We break down what we know, what we think happened, and why it might be time for Lucasfilm to return to Ben Solo’s story in a meaningful way. Join us as we share our reactions, theories, and predictions for one of the most anticipated Star Wars projects in years. 💫 Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Go follow Matt: https://linktr.ee/supergainsbros Go follow Ez: https://linktr.ee/theflannelwizard Welcome to Hyperspace Hangout , the ultimate Star Wars podcast created by fans, for fans. Each week we dive deep into the galaxy far, far away — from the latest Disney+ shows like The…

People in this episode

Host: Matt

Topics covered

  • Ben Solo
  • Star Wars
  • Lucasfilm
  • Disney
  • sequel era

Keywords

  • Star Wars projects
  • fan theories
  • creative uncertainty

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Books & works: The Hunt for Ben Solo, Hyperspace Hangout, Star Wars, The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, The Bad Batch

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