‘Star Wars: Sanctuary – A Bad Batch Novel’ Reveals Plot Details Ahead of August Release

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The much-anticipated “Star Wars” novel focusing on the “Bad Batch” characters, penned by author Lamar Giles, has been confirmed for release since December. Titled “Star Wars: Sanctuary“, it is scheduled to hit shelves on August 5, 2025. Recently, we’ve uncovered some intriguing plot details about this upcoming book.

The story revolves around Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, and Omega as they team up with treasure hunter Phee Genoa to restore their homeland on Pabu following the devastating tsunami from ‘Pabu’ episode in The Bad Batch‘s Season 2.

Around Christmastime, I stumbled upon some exciting news from Penguin Random House UK. They’d updated their listings, and instead of the placeholder titles ‘Tanner’ or ‘Untitled Star Wars August Novel,’ they unveiled a new title that had me intrigued!

The main point of interest is defining exactly what Sanctuary entails. By the end of the series, Pabu functioned as a sanctuary for Clone Force 99. Consequently, the story could unfold post-show. However, Lucasfilm might opt for a unique perspective, delving into the squad’s early years or even following Omega’s path beyond the Batch.

As a movie aficionado, I must admit that the possibility of encountering Asajj Ventress in this upcoming film is intriguing, yet seems rather unconventional, given her surprising reappearance in the “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” comic book series.

Currently, the “Bad Batch” series is coming back earlier than anticipated through the “Hyperspace Stories: Bad Batch – Ghost Agents” from “Dark Horse Comics”. The premiere issue will be released on February 12th, ensuring that Clone Force 99 remains the center of attention until we get more updates about “Sanctuary”.

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2025-02-05 17:44