Summary
- Characters across the Star Wars universe frequently share their concerns through the iconic phrase "I have a bad feeling about this."
- This phrase appears in not only the movies but also TV shows like The Clone Wars and Rebels, showcasing its enduring popularity.
- Even with subtle twists on the phrase, like in Solo or The Last Jedi, the line remains a consistent and memorable part of the franchise.
Both the Star Wars TV shows, with "I have a bad feeling about this" being commonly uttered by people, aliens, droids, heroes, and villains all across the galaxy far, far away. From the unadulterated words to fun twists on the saying, one of Star Wars' most iconic phrases has been included in almost every single project in the franchise.
36 Obi-Wan Kenobi Shares His Doubts With Qui-Gon Jinn
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Concerning the first installment in the chronological order of the Skywalker Saga, the opening words of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace house the phrase. As Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn enter the Trade Federation ship, their initial reveal is accompanied by the words. Kenobi tells his master that he has a bad feeling about their mission, prompting Qui-Gon to lecture his Padawan on the Living Force.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
- Release Date
- May 19, 1999
- Runtime
- 136 minutes
- Director
- George Lucas
Cast
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Qui-Gon Jinn
WHERE TO WATCH
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is set in a galaxy facing political turmoil, as Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi seek peace while encountering Anakin Skywalker, a slave with great potential in the Force. Meanwhile, the Sith begin their resurgence, threatening the stability of the Republic.
- Writers
- George Lucas
35 Anakin Skywalker Doesn't Care For The Geonosian Arena
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
The second movie in the prequel trilogy also features one instance of the phrase being uttered. In the second act of the film, Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Pé are captured and placed in a Geonosian fighting arena. As the giant monsters they are tasked with fighting against lurk towards them, Anakin tells Pé and Obi-Wan that he has a "bad feeling about this."
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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
- Release Date
- May 16, 2002
- Runtime
- 142 Minutes
- Director
- George Lucas
WHERE TO WATCH
Years after the events of The Phantom Menace, the Skywalker Saga continues with Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. When Senator Pe Amidala's life is threatened, Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are tasked with her protection. While Obi-Wan uncovers a clone army made in secret, Anakin falls in love with Pe, marking the beginning of his inevitable fall to the dark side of the Force.
- Writers
- Jonathan Hales
34 Obi-Wan & Anakin's Rescue Of Palpatine Strikes Worry In The Jedi Master
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Revenge of the Sith opens with Anakin and Obi-Wan on a desperate mission to save Palpatine from General Grievous. As the two race their Jedi starfighters towards Grievous' ship, the blast doors begin to close in front of them. Faced with the possibility of crashing head-on into the giant doors, Obi-Wan tells his Padawan that he has a bad feeling about the maneuver.
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
- Release Date
- May 19, 2005
- Runtime
- 140 Minutes
- Director
- George Lucas
Cast
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Obi-Wan Kenobi
Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader
WHERE TO WATCH
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith details the fall of the Jedi Order and Anakin Skywalker's transformation under the influence of Darth Sidious. Released in 2005, the film explores Anakin's internal conflict and the shifting political landscape, leading to the rise of the Galactic Empire.
- Writers
- Jan Duursema
33 Young Han Solo Puts A Twist On The Iconic Phrase
Solo: A Star Wars Story
As the phrase became more and more recognizable within Star Wars, various movies and shows began implementing ways of adding a neat twist to the iconic line. One of these is found in Solo: A Star Wars Story. When Alden Ehrenreich's Han Solo takes command of the Millennium Falcon during a maelstrom, he tells his crew "I've got a really good feeling about this." This twist draws a knowing smile from the audience, all while reflecting Solo's cocky, confident demeanor and reversing a line by the character from later in the chronological timeline.
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Solo: A Star Wars Story
- Release Date
- May 25, 2018
- Runtime
- 135 Minutes
- Director
- Ron Howard
Cast
Alden EhrenreichHan Solo
Chewbacca
WHERE TO WATCH
Solo: A Star Wars Story explores the early adventures of Han Solo, showcasing his beginnings and key encounters with significant characters in the Star Wars universe. Set in a backdrop of galactic turmoil, the film delves into the origins of his famed relationships and his rise as a rebellious smuggler.
- Writers
- Jonathan Kasdan, George Lucas
32 K-2SO Is Rudely Interrupted By Cassian Andor
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
As was the case with Solo, Rogue One added a small twist to the Star Wars phrase. As the trio of Jyn, Cassian, and K-2SO are infiltrating the Imperial base on Scarif, the latter voices his discomfort. K-2 begins to tell the others he has a bad feeling about this, but cannot finish the phrase before Cassian and Jyn tell him to be quiet.
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Release Date
- December 16, 2016
- Runtime
- 133 Minutes
- Director
- Gareth Edwards
Cast
Felicity JonesJyn Erso
Captain Cassian Andor
WHERE TO WATCH
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a standalone film set in the Star Wars universe, where a group of resistance fighters, led by Jyn Erso, embarks on a mission to steal the Death Star plans. This pivotal event sets the stage for the iconic saga to follow.
- Writers
- Chris Weitz, Tony Gilroy
31 Luke Skywalker Feels The Foreboding Nature Of The Death Star
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
The first instance of someone having a bad feeling came from Luke Skywalker himself. As he, Obi-Wan, Han Solo, and Chewbacca approach the Death Star, Luke tells his friends that he has a "very bad feeling about this." Unbeknownst to George Lucas and co. at the time, this one line catapulted the phrase into Star Wars folklore.
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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
- Release Date
- May 25, 1977
- Runtime
- 121 minutes
- Director
- George Lucas
Cast
Luke Skywalker
Han Solo
WHERE TO WATCH
Star Wars is a seminal science fiction film released in 1977 that follows the quest of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo to rescue Princess Leia from the oppressive Imperial forces. They are aided by the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, as they strive to restore peace to the galaxy.
- Writers
- George Lucas
30 Han Solo Feels Dismay In The Trash Compactor
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Concerning both chronology and release order, A New Hope is the first Star Wars movie to have two separate instances of the iconic line. After Luke, Han, and Leia fall into the Death Star's trash compactor, Han tells the others that he has a bad feeling about their predicament. As it turns out, Han's foresight is excellent, as the walls of the compactor begin closing in around them.
Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill burst a blood vessel filming this scene, causing Lucas to shoot only one side of his face until it healed.
29 Princess Leia Foreshadows The Mynock Attack
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
In The Empire Strikes Back, Han lands the Millennium Falcon in a mysterious place to escape the pursuing Empire. As he and Leia explore their surroundings, the latter states she has a bad feeling about it. This is followed by the MYnock attack, proving Leia - like Han a movie earlier - to have foreshadowed a life-threatening event.
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
- Release Date
- May 20, 1980
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Director
- Irvin Kershner
Cast
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Luke Skywalker
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Han Solo
WHERE TO WATCH
The Empire Strikes Back is the second installment in the original Star Wars trilogy, directed by Irvin Kershner. Released in 1980, it follows Luke Skywalker as he trains under Jedi Master Yoda, while Princess Leia, Han Solo, and the Rebel Alliance face ongoing threats from the Galactic Empire and Darth Vader.
- Writers
- Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas
28 C-3PO Doesn't Trust Luke's Rescue Attempt
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi opens with the attempt to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt. Two key components of the plan are R2-D2 and C-3PO, though the latter is not keen on their chances. The protocol droid uses the iconic Star Wars phrase to voice his concern to the astromech as they cross the threshold into Jabba's palace.
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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
- Release Date
- May 25, 1983
- Runtime
- 132 minutes
- Director
- Richard Marquand
Cast
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Luke Skywalker
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Han Solo
WHERE TO WATCH
Return of the Jedi concludes George Lucas's original Star Wars trilogy with Luke Skywalker and his allies seeking to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and facing a renewed threat as the Emperor attempts to obliterate the Rebellion through a second Death Star, broadening the epic battle between good and evil.
- Writers
- George Lucas
27 Han Solo Thinks He Will Become An Ewok Meal
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Han Solo's line of "I have a really bad feeling about this" when being bound by the Ewoks in Return of the Jedi is interesting for two reasons. For one, it marks another Star Wars movie in which the line is spoken twice. Secondly, it links back to Solo: A Star Wars Story, with the line being reversed by Alden Ehrenreich's younger version of the character.
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