Jedi (/ ˈdʒɛdaɪ / ⓘ), Jedi Knights, or collectively the Jedi Order are fictional characters, and often protagonists, featured in many works within the Star Wars franchise.

A Jedi, often called a Jedi Knight, was a devotee to the ways of the Jedi Order, an ancient order of protectors united by their ability to harness the power of the Force.

A noble order of protectors unified by their ability to tap into the power of the Force, the Jedi Order were the guardians of peace and justice in the Galactic Republic.

5 days ago · Wookiee Jedi are very rare in the "Star Wars" universe, but the ones that do exist are pretty memorable. Here's a list of every Wookiee Jedi ever.

1 day ago · From sacred texts to forgotten temples, Star Wars is piecing together the timeline of how the Jedi and the Sith became what they are today.

May 4, 2024 · All aboard this lightspeed tour of the history of the Jedi Order, the peacekeepers of the galaxy.

Apr 27, 2025 · Each distinct era of the Star Wars timeline presents unique versions of the Jedi Order, showing how their traditions evolved and how they affected their understanding of the Force. …

Here's your essential guide on every rank of Jedi in the Star Wars universe — from Initiative to Padawan, from Knight to Grand Master.

Mar 21, 2022 · The Jedi are one of the most famous elements of the Star Wars universe, and here are all the details about the heroes of the galaxy.

Dec 15, 2025 · Rian Johnson, director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, has said he anticipated and welcomed the movie's polarizing response — and argued it would have been worse to create …