Star Wars Day: From Baby Yoda to R2-D2 – the cutest characters of the Star Wars franchise

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There’s a reason George Lucas filled his galaxy far, far away with teddy bears, rolling droids, and fish-nuns: even Jedi can’t resist a good “aww.” And as the Force flows through empires and rebellions, lightsabers and Sith Lords, there remains an unsung current — the irresistible power of cuteness. Because, let’s face it, the reason many millennials stayed loyal to Star Wars wasn’t just the Force…it was fur, beeps, and baby eyes.

So this May the Fourth, we skip the chosen ones and the high ground. We’re not here for galactic politics or midichlorian counts. We’re diving lightspeed into the soft power that holds the galaxy together — the ten cutest characters in Star Wars, ranked by their ability to melt hearts faster than Anakin fell to the Dark Side.

1. Grogu (Baby Yoda): The God of Merch

Let’s start with the obvious. Grogu — or, as capitalism still insists, Baby Yoda — is a biological weapon of mass adoration. Green, wrinkly, and functionally mute, he’s the lovechild of Kermit the Frog and a Tamagotchi. With every side glance, soup sip, or Force-nap, he weaponises innocence. If Luke Skywalker brought balance to the Force, Grogu brought balance to Disney’s quarterly revenue.

This isn’t a character. It’s a serotonin factory.

2. BB-8: R2-D2, But Built for Tinder

R2-D2 walked so BB-8 could roll — literally. He’s a beach ball with anxiety, but somehow cooler than most humans. When he gave Finn a thumbs-up with his lighter, a million fanfics were born. BB-8 doesn’t speak a word of Basic, yet we know exactly what he means.

He’s the only droid that could ghost you and still be forgiven. That’s not software — that’s charisma.

3. Porgs: Puffins on Space Crack

The Porgs were born when the Last Jedi team couldn’t CGI out native puffins from the set — and instead leaned in. The result? Squishy, squeaky void-faces that scream like they’ve just seen their cousins roasted by Chewbacca (because…they did).

They don’t do much, they don’t say anything, but they exist to be stared at. They are what happens when a Furby and a panic attack make a baby.

And we love them for it.

4. Ewoks: Teddy Bears with Grenades

Before Grogu, there was Wicket W. Warrick. The original merch-bait, the Ewoks were George Lucas’s masterstroke: how do you make mass murder adorable? Easy — dress it in fur and give it a spear.

These homicidal build-a-bears took down an empire with tree trunks and rope. They are the embodiment of “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Or maybe: “Do — but know the book has a trapdoor and will eat you.”

5. R2-D2: The OG Sassbot

R2-D2 is the Beyoncé of droids. He’s been electrocuted, set on fire, and nearly barbecued by Jabba — yet he rolls on, throwing shade in binary and fixing plot holes with a beep.

He’s the only character to survive all trilogies without a character arc — because he doesn’t need one. He’s perfect as he is. Short, sassy, loyal, and 100% done with everyone’s drama.

If cuteness had a blue shell, it would be R2.

6. Babu Frik: The Tiny Techbro

“HEY HEY!” That’s it. That’s the moment he became a star. At 9 inches tall, Babu Frik is proof that Star Wars occasionally lets chaos reign. He’s a droid mechanic with the voice of a blender and the soul of your drunk uncle.

He fixes C-3PO and steals the film — in under three minutes.

Legend.

7. Loth-Cats: If Your Pet Could Kill You

Straight out of Star Wars Rebels, these feline fiends are both cuddly and slightly homicidal — in other words, they’re cats. But in space. Which makes them cooler.

Their big ears, twitchy tails, and occasional savage tendencies make them a fan-favourite among people who pretend they don’t like cats but secretly watch “cat vibing to techno” videos at 2AM.

They don’t talk. They don’t care. They are the Force.

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8. Jawas: Gremlins in Hoodies

Imagine your neighbourhood tech reseller was 3 feet tall, wore a hoodie, and could dismantle your Wi-Fi router while laughing in vowels. That’s a Jawa.

These desert-dwelling kleptos make up for what they lack in height with sheer audacity. They don’t speak English, but they know the universal language of “mine now.”

Their glowing eyes peer into your soul. And into your hard drive.

9. Tauntauns: The Cold Boys

You thought Han slicing one open to keep Luke warm was traumatic? Yes. But rewind 10 minutes, and you’ll realise that Tauntauns are giant, slightly dumb llamas on cocaine.

Their bleats are iconic. Their eyes scream “I didn’t ask to be in this movie.” And yet, they’re lovable — loyal steeds in the tundra of Hoth who just want a nap and maybe fewer rebels riding them into battle.

10. Caretakers: Nun-Fish with Attitude

From the sacred island of Ahch-To, the caretakers are part nun, part fish, and fully done with your Jedi nonsense. They clean up after Rey, sigh dramatically, and side-eye like they invented it.

They’re like your grandmother if she lived in a stone hut and judged you for swinging lightsabers near her pottery.

Pure vibes. No dialogue. Maximum passive-aggression.

The Cute Side of the Force

In a universe where planets explode and Sith Lords throw tantrums in capes, the cute ones remind us what’s at stake. The soul of Star Wars isn’t just in prophecy or power — it’s in the beeps, blinks, and baby ears.

Because long before we debate canon or complain about Snoke’s skincare routine, we first fell in love with a green puppet on Dagobah who couldn’t speak proper English but spoke to our hearts.

And in that moment, we were all Porgs.

Happy Star Wars Day. May the adorable be with you.

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