Hayden Christensen and Samuel L. Jackson Thrill Fans at 'Revenge of the Sith' 20th Anniversary Screening
The surprise Los Angeles event featured reflections on the film, teases of future Star Wars projects, and Samuel L. Jackson’s bold claim that 'Mace lives!'
Overview
- Hayden Christensen and Samuel L. Jackson made an unannounced appearance at the 20th-anniversary screening of 'Revenge of the Sith' at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on April 25, 2025.
- Christensen addressed the crowd first, reminiscing about the film and expressing excitement for his upcoming return as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka Season 2.
- Jackson joined the stage dramatically, interrupting Christensen with the line, 'Hold on, Skywalker. This party ain’t even over,' and later declared, 'Mace lives!'
- Jackson reiterated his interest in reprising Mace Windu for a Disney+ series, reigniting fan speculation over the character’s potential survival.
- The event highlighted the enduring legacy of the Star Wars prequel trilogy and Lucasfilm’s strategy of leveraging nostalgia and interconnected storytelling across platforms.