New Star Wars Series Created for Preschoolers: What Parents Need to Know

Published: February 13, 2023

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New Star Wars Series Created for Preschoolers: What Parents Need to Know

By Movieguide® Contributor

STAR WARS: YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES, the Star Wars franchise’s latest venture, hopes to draw preschoolers into the larger world of space adventure stories.

“Set during the High Republic era and the prime of the Jedi Order, the animated series follows Jedi younglings as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need, and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way,” StarWars.com reports.

“Star Wars transcends generations,” said James Waugh, the show’s executive producer. “Fans of all ages deeply connect with its imaginative worlds, mythic stories, and unique characters.”

“When developing STAR WARS: YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES, the first Star Wars series created for preschoolers, the creative team never stopped thinking about how this show may be a ‘youngling’s’ first step into a larger world and their first time experiencing the limitless potential of the Star Wars galaxy,” he added.

Waugh continued, “The show’s characters, tone, and the life lessons woven throughout each episode were written just for them, and our talented team was committed to honoring the cinematic legacy while staying true to the expectations of parents for the youngest of audiences.”

While the show may promote some positive life lessons, parents should be aware of the worldview behind those lessons before allowing their preschoolers to watch STAR WARS: YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES.

For example, the Force, a major component in any Star Wars story, will likely play a prominent role in this series as well.

The Force arises from New Age and pagan beliefs, and Movieguide®’s review for STAR WARS: RISE OF THE SKYWALKER says this about it:

“The supernatural power used by the heroes and villains, especially the main ones, resides not in a Personal God but in a living, impersonal energy ‘Force,’ which can be used for good or evil. Thus, if people get trained in using this “Force” and even have a special ability for using it, they can have more and more supernatural power to do good or do evil, and to even heal other people and animals.”

In another Star Wars movie review, Movieguide® emphasizes that the Force is a “universal but impersonal, energy or ‘Force’ that is part of everything and surrounds everyone.”

While many STAR WARS movies and series provide some moral and redemptive lessons, parents should understand the powerful New Age and pagan worldview underlying these stories and use discernment before allowing their children to watch STAR WARS: YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES.