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A name that has been associated with manyStar Warsinitiatives is Dave Filoni. The renowned talent, who happens to be the executive creative director for Lucasfilm, recently shared his opinions on Anakin Skywalker; an ever-so-iconic character of the multimedia franchise. Filoni’s views, however, have sparked numerous debates amongst fans of the acclaimed pop culture phenomenon. These enthusiasts have taken to Twitter to engage in subsequent discourse.
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Filoni, who’s often deemed the“Lucas encyclopedia”,was a devotedStar Warsenjoyer even before he was offered a job byGeorge Lucas to work on an animated series for the franchise.Therefore,as someone who happens to be acquainted with the phenomenon as both a fan and a creative professional, it is no surprise that Dave Filoni has his own set of opinions about the over-arching endeavor with its constantly expanding narrative.
While some may share the same views as him, other connoisseurs ofStar Warshave, however, agreed to disagree with the acclaimed director on the answer to who’s the greatest Jedi of all time.
Dave Filoni Reveals Who’s The Greatest Jedi Of All Time
Filoni, who is credited for being the showrunner and lead producer of the upcoming action-adventure seriesAhsoka,shed light on who he thinks is the franchise’s best Jedi. In a recently released video titledJourney to Ahsoka,which chronicles a behind-the-scenes look into leading actress Rosario Dawson’s experiences of becoming Ahsoka,Dave Filonicommented the following:
“We are telling the story of this character who’s been trained by the greatest Jedi of all time in Anakin Skywalker.”
The director’s statement raised several questions amongst fans, who did not expect this revelation. While most netizens echoed Filoni’s sentiments, a few name-dropped other important characters within the franchise as suitable contenders for the prestigious title. As is the case with most heavily-dissected pieces of fiction, the definitive answer to the question of who’s the greatest Jedi remains debatable.
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Dave Filoni’s Comment Has Caused A Debate Amongst Fans
Anakin Skywalker, within the narrative of the uber-successful franchise, was the Chosen One, meant to bring forth balance to the Force. Therefore,possessingover 20,000 midi-chlorians in his blood, supporters of the character deem him exceptionally strong, powerful, and the greatest Jedi of all time. On Twitter, some pointed out how Dave Filoni’s statement encapsulated the essence of what Anakin is supposed to represent, especially in theStar Warssaga.
Other fans disagreed. In their perspective, the extent of one’s power should not be the only qualifying metric to determine the best Jedi in the franchise. Anakin had the potential to be the greatest. However, failing to live up to the Jedi’s ideals and being unable to resist the dark side’s allure obstructs his character from being called the“greatest Jedi.”
Many believe that the title should instead be given to other pivotal characters, mainly Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, or Yoda.
Take a look at some of the fans’ tweets:
Isn’t that… the whole point? Chosen One? Mediclorian count? The prophecy? Bring balance?
— T O O F L Y (@TooFlyTyy)June 02, 2025
I’d think that slaughtering a room full of children would be an automatic disqualifier for that title.
— Will Coker (@WillBlitzkrieg)August 07, 2025
Dave Filoni is not always correct. And I like Anakin, but the greatest? No.
— Maiƶerus (@maizerus)June 04, 2025
Facts. Anakin really was the best of the Jedi. From The Clone Wars to Revenge of the Sith, he was everything that Qui-Gon said he would be.
— Victavius (@DaNotoriousVIC_)July 28, 2025
I would say Anakin is the greatest force user of all time and the greatest Jedi would be Obi Wanpic.twitter.com/0TsxXoGg0g
— 🕊Natalia Leisi 🕊 (@natileisi)July 04, 2025
Most powerful? Yeah. Best? This man literally existspic.twitter.com/UyeI4aaU7r
— Nick Sweeney (@njsweeney11)July 10, 2025
Opinions on the matter remain split. Dave Filoni’s statement, while subjective, is a reflection of the views he harbors toward the multimedia franchise. Barring the debate, it is important to note that fans and long-time audiences ofStar Warsare entitled to their respective ways of thinking. Therefore, to some, Anakin’s legacy within the franchise remains that of the greatest Jedi of all time.
Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni-createdAhsokais scheduled for an June 04, 2025 release on Disney+
Source:YouTube
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Debdipta Bhattacharya is a content writer at FandomWire, where she has written more than 500 articles on various topics of interest. She possesses a sincere passion for popular culture, anime, film production, and the evolving world of YouTube and streaming culture which has allowed her to be a devoted and well-informed writer. Debdipta holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. She has honed her skills and expertise in content writing with over two years of experience and strives to learn and grow daily.
