This month marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, the concluding chapter in the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy. Released on May 19, 2005, it was the last Star Wars film overseen by George Lucas before he sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012. Fans eagerly anticipated seeing Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader, but the fate of the other Jedi remained a mystery. The film introduced Order 66, a sinister plot by Palpatine that turned the Clone Troopers against the Jedi, leading to a galaxy-wide purge. Despite the vast number of Jedi, some managed to evade this deadly order, setting the stage for their stories in the broader Star Wars canon.

In the years following the release of Revenge of the Sith, various Star Wars media have introduced numerous Jedi who survived Order 66. We've compiled a list of the top 10 survivors who have significantly impacted the Star Wars universe. These Jedi ranged from Padawans to Jedi Masters and even young Initiates, all of whom lived to fight another day after Palpatine's decree. This list focuses solely on those officially recognized by the Jedi Order, excluding figures like Maul and Palpatine, as well as those like Jod Na Nawood who never joined the Jedi Temple.

A special mention goes to Asajj Ventress, who, despite spending over 20 years training under Jedi Master Ky Narec on Rattatak, never officially joined the Jedi Order or met the Jedi Council. Her subsequent alignment with the Dark Side under Dooku complicates her status as a Jedi. Therefore, while she's an honorable mention, she does not make our final list.

Ranking the Jedi Who Survived Order 66

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