In an exclusive interview withScreenRantatStar Wars Celebration2025, Anakin Skywalker actor Hayden Christensen reflected upon the 20th anniversary ofStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithand his experience withStar Warsover the years. There have been a host of thrillingStar Wars Celebration 2025 panels, and there was particular excitement about Christensen’s appearances. As many had hoped, theAhsokapanel confirmed thatAnakin is returning inAhsokaseason 2. However, Christensen is looking back as much as he is looking forward this weekend.
In an exclusive interview withScreenRant’sAsh Crossan at Star Wars Celebration 2025,Anakin Skywalker actor Hayden Christensen shared his feelings about the 20th anniversary ofRevenge of the Sithand his time inStar Warsso far. Christensen said:
“Yeah, time flies. It’s just been really nice to sort of get to see the love that people have for the prequels now, and especially episode three. We all really gave it our all and we wanted to make the best films possible and see how those films now continue to live on and are sort of passed down from generation to generation. And even though it makes me feel old, it’s a really beautiful thing.”
It’s wonderful to hear Christensen speaking about his time inStar Warsso fondly, particularly because his reference to people loving the prequels"now"is a reminder that it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for Christensen or forRevenge of the Sith.
What Hayden Christensen’s Comments Mean For Star Wars
Revenge Of The Sith—And Christensen Himself—Are Finally Being Shown The Love They Deserve
Revenge of the Sithis now largely considered one ofStar Wars’best movies, and Hayden Christensen is easily now one of the most beloved actors inStar Warsmovies and TV shows, but that hasn’t always been true. On the contrary,bothRevenge of the Sithand Christensen were met with harsh criticism when the movie was first released. Even years later, in fact, Christensen andRevenge of the Sithwere heavily criticized. Thankfully, that has changed considerably in recent years.
The palpable excitement surrounding Christensen’s appearances at Star Wars Celebration 2025 is more than enough proof that Christensen is now incredibly beloved inStar Wars. Likewise,Revenge of the Sith’s20th anniversary is already being celebrated, with many planning to attend the movie’s theatrical re-release, which begins just next week. To be clear,both Christensen andRevenge of the Sithalways deserved this love and recognition, but it’s wonderful to see it come back around now all the same.
Our Take On Hayden Christensen’s Comments
Time Really Has Flown
In addition to Christensen’s comments reflecting how public opinion ofRevenge of the Sithhas shifted with time, his point about time flying is well taken. It’s hard to believe that 20 years have now passed since the conclusion of the prequel trilogy, particularly considering how much has changed in the franchise since then. After all, within these last two decades, George Lucas soldStar Wars, bringing about an entirely new era with DisneyStar Warsand numerous movies and shows along with it.
That also only makes it feel all the more meaningful that Christensen is returning toStar Warsonce again inAhsokaseason 2. Even with so many years passing, Christensen remains dedicated toStar Warsand especially to Anakin as a character, and that is something truly special. Hayden Christensen’s comments at Star Wars Celebration 2025 really do perfectly capture the feelings surrounding the 20th anniversary ofStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
