Star Wars Dad Jokes Strike Back: The Best Worst Jokes and Puns From a Galaxy Far, Far Away. . . .
Author: Kelly Knox
Date: 2026-04-28 07:00:00+00:00
Description: The cringe is strong with this one. An all-new collection of Star Wars–inspired dad jokes, perfect for geeky fathers, pun lovers, and sci-fi fans of any age. What is Lando Calrissian's fashion philosophy? "Cape it simple." How did Han Solo get out of his prison cell? With a Wook-key. What do you call a famous Mon Calamari? A star fish. So dad they're good, the hokey and wholesome jokes in this sensational sequel to Star Wars Dad Jokes finds the fun in the Star Wars galaxy. From silly Sith knee-slappers to jokey Jedi jests, behold the groan-inducing power of this fully armed and operational dad
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Let the Wookiee laugh.

INTRODUCTION

Anyone can tell dad jokes!

You don’t have to be a dad to appreciate a good (or especially bad) pun. Whether you’re a dad, mom, kid, or kid at heart, Star Wars dad jokes are meant for anyone who’s a fan of the adventures set in the galaxy far, far away.

Dad jokes and Star Wars are like the Mandalorian and Grogu: a delightful and unexpected pairing that’s wholesome and funny. Even Luke Skywalker loves them, so you know they’re awesome, and . . . where was I? The point is, they belong together. C-3PO impeccably delivered some head-turning puns in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones. And who could forget Darth Vader’s dark-side humor in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story?

If you loved Star Wars Dad Jokes, you’ll find even bigger groans, guffaws, and eye rolls in these punny pages. May the jokes be with you!

—Kelly Knox

Did you hear about the Wookiee comedian?

He’s howl-arious.

Did you hear the joke about Cloud City?

Never mind, it’s over your head.

How do podracers stay cool on the racetrack?

They have a lot of fans.

What do you call it when Salacious B. Crumb starts his own company?

Kowakian monkey business.

Did you know bodybuilding is a common hobby of Mon Calamari?

They like to show off their mussels.

Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi had an argument on Mustafar . . .

then things really got heated.

Obi-Wan Kenobi used to hate facial hair . . .

but then it grew on him.

What do midi-chlorians post on the HoloNet?

Cell-fies.

What do you call General Grievous when he’s feeling glum?

A sigh-borg.

How do Wookiees check how their fur looks?

With mirroooooars.

What do Jawas eat for dinner?

Junk food.

Why shouldn’t you pick a fight with Jawas?

They’re always getting into scraps.

What do you call a Nightsister who takes a trip to Tatooine?

A sand witch.

What kind of music do Tuskens listen to?

Wrap.

What do you call two gonk droids in love?

A power couple.

Why was there no response when Luke Skywalker called out to Obi-Wan Kenobi’s spirit?

Ben was ghosting him.

Did you hear that stormtroopers tried to arrest a Force ghost?

He was wanted for a mist-demeanor.

What kind of shoes do Force ghosts wear?

Boooooo-ts.

What did Qui-Gon Jinn say when Obi-Wan Kenobi learned to become a Force ghost?

“That’s the spirit!”

Why did Finn and Poe become friends after stealing a First Order ship together?

It’s the TIE that binds.

What do you call a used cybernetic arm?

A hand-me-down.

Where do medical droids keep spare cybernetic body parts?

In an organ-izer.

What did the medical droid say when Luke Skywalker took over attaching his new hand?

“Fine. Suture self.”

Why did Luke Skywalker refuse to listen to Beru?

He was feeling defy-aunt.

Did you know the tree villages on Endor have libraries?

Ewoks love visiting their local branch.

Why did Poe Dameron tell Finn and Rey to do bicep curls?

Resistance training.

How did Palpatine return to the galaxy unnoticed?

He used a SNOKE-screen.

You can’t miss Maz Kanata’s castle on Takodana.

It’s the one with the colorful ramp-art.

How do Sith quit?

They turn in their too-weak notice.

What does Master Yoda do if you offer him a piece of gum?

Chews wisely, he will.

Why don’t labor droids have wheels?

They work tirelessly.

What did the droid say after he was caught stealing power?

“Guilty as charged!”

What job do mouse droids have on the Death Star?

They keep it squeaky clean.

Where do droids dance the night away?

At the disk-o.

How does Han Solo ask the princess for a kiss?

“LEIA one on me!”

Why doesn’t the Pyke Syndicate care that their spice operation on Kessel smells awful?

It’s just a miner inconvenience.

What makes pilot Cassian Andor a great rebel spy?

He’s often in da skies.

Why was Cassian Andor in the kitchen?

He was working counter-intelligence.

Why did Mon Mothma’s driver think she was acting suspicious?

She was always talking behind his back.

What kind of shoes does Cassian Andor wear on spy missions?

Sneakers.

I don’t know how Princess Leia makes time for her fancy braided hairstyles.

She already has enough on her plait.

I had a joke about Darth Vader, but I . . .

---hrrrgghhhggghhhh*

I had a joke about the Death Star garbage masher . . .

but it stinks.

There’s a rumor that Chewbacca pickpocketed a Jawa, but I don’t believe it.

No way he could stoop so low.

Grogu isn’t just cute . . .

he’s ear-resistible!

How do you make a Witch of Dathomir itch?

Take away her W.

What did the Separatists call their battle with the Nightsisters?

The Crone Wars.

What species is Neel?

He’s so cute, it’s irrelephant.

Why did the pirates try to grab the sabacc cards?

Captain Silvo called for all hands on deck.

Why didn’t Chewbacca want to jump into the garbage chute?

He nose better.

Never tell a Gamorrean guard a secret.

They always squeal.

What do Gamorrean guards put on their sunburns?

Oinkment.

How do the Hutt Twins resolve their differences?

They slug it out.

Where does Jabba the Hutt buy his snacks?

At the spawn shop.

Why is BB-8 ready for anything?

He’s always on the ball.

What’s Director Krennic’s secret for rising swiftly through the Imperial ranks?

He’s very cape-able.

When is Empire Day?

During Imperial March.

You have to give Galen Erso credit.

The Death Star was truly groundbreaking technology.

Darth Vader had a friend, mentor, and master in Palpatine . . .

and then he just threw it all away.

If you need a droid to translate . . .

C-3PO is the pro to call.

Why don’t wampas get married?

They always get cold feet.

How did the probe droid discover the Hoth rebel base?

It used ECHO-location.

Why are rebel social gatherings on Hoth so awkward?

It’s really hard to break the ice.

How do shepherds travel through hyperspace?

On a space-sheep.

What kind of music do bounty hunters listen to?

Something catchy.

Why is Queen Amidala’s hair upset with her?

She’s always teasing it.

What do you call treasure stashed in Queen Amidala’s palace?

NABOO-ty.

The Gungans seem like they’re having fun in their underwater city . . .

but they’re really under a lot of pressure!

Did you hear Anakin’s still reading that book on Force levitation?

He just can’t put it down.

How many times did Dooku escape from the Jedi?

Not sure. They couldn’t keep Count.

Han Solo enjoys washing the Millennium Falcon with Chewbacca.

A sponge would work better, though.

What do Sith do after a hard-fought duel?

They saber the moment.

Why does Boba Fett always turn to Fennec for advice?

She’s his right SHAND.

Why don’t droids wear clothes to work?

There’s no dress code.

Why didn’t Han Solo put on a camouflage poncho on Endor?

He couldn’t see himself wearing one.

What do you call the Sarlacc when it has an upset tummy after eating too much?

Pit-iful.

What steps should you take if you’re being chased by a rancor?

Fast ones.

How does the space slug keep its pants on?

With an asteroid belt.

What do you call a Loth-wolf that can sense the Force?

Aware wolf.

Why did Luke Skywalker hide on an island populated by porgs?

He wanted to live in eggs-isle.

Why is the Death Star round?

Galen Erso was told to cut corners wherever he could.

Did you hear Grand Moff Tarkin is putting a punk band together?

He has keyboard, drums, and guitar, but he still can’t find the rebel bass.

What did the second Death Star say to the ocean?

“Mind if I crash here?”

What do you call a dinner plate on the Death Star?

A satellite dish.

Don’t make Boba’s pet rancor upset.

It’ll throw a FETT.

Did you know a Jedi can leap higher than the Senate Building?

It’s true! Buildings can’t jump.

What’s the capital of Coruscant?

The C.

A rebel wearing a wig was reported on Coruscant!

Stormtroopers are combing the area.

Why are jokes about Coruscant always funny?

They work on so many levels.

What do you call it when Loth-cats take over a starship?

Mewtiny.

What sign did stormtroopers hang on the Jedi Temple front door?

“Out of Order.”

Did you know the Jedi don’t breathe oxygen in their Temple?

Just Knight-rogen.

Why wouldn’t Jocasta Nu let anyone into the Jedi Temple Library?

It was completely booked.

What did Padmé Amidala call sneaking out to see Anakin Skywalker?

Going out for the Knight.

What is Lando Calrissian’s fashion philosophy?

“Cape it simple.”

What does a Wookiee say when his fur gets tangled?

“Knot again!”

What planet has the most jump scares?

Kash-EEEK!!!

Wookiees are so tall . . .

they even sleep longer.

What do you get when you cross an Ewok and a forest?

Fur trees.

How many Sith does it take to change a lightbulb?

None. They like it on the dark side.

What do the people of Nevarro call the local ferry droids?

Row-bots.

What makes the sound zzub zzub?

A buzz droid flying backwards.

Where do droids go when they run away?

To join the circuits!

Where did the droid store his dad jokes?

In a dadabase.

What did Grand Admiral Thrawn say when he saw purrgil arrive at Lothal?

“Whale, whale, whale, what have we here?”

Luke Skywalker didn’t want to go into the creepy cavern on Dagobah . . .

but he caved.

Why did Han Solo go back to smuggling after he got married?

He needed some space.

What does the Empire call threatening rebel planets with the Death Star?

SCARIF tactics.

Why did the garbage masher blush when it saw Princess Leia?

It was crushing on her.

How did Jango Fett feel when he met the first clone troopers?

He was beside himself.

Why doesn’t Darth Vader have a dad bod?

He’s not an ideal father figure.

How does Galen Erso keep his breath fresh?

With experi-mints.

Did you hear about the stormtrooper who forgot to go to target practice?

At least he didn’t miss anything.

The Emperor hated his swivel chair at first . . .

but he slowly came around.

How does Obi-Wan Kenobi greet an Ewok?

“Hello bear!”

What’s the most common job on Ghorman?

Web designer.

What do you get if an ice spider attacks you?

Frostbite.

What do you call a famous Mon Calamari?

A star fish.

Did you hear about the sleepy Loth-cat?

He TOOKA nap.

What does the Jakku scavenger do with all the junk she finds?

REYuse and REYcycle.

Of all the watery planets in the galaxy . . .

Kamino is the raining champion.

Why did the bounty hunter want a clone of himself?

It takes two to JANGO.

Why did clone trooper CT-1409 pick the name Echo?

It just resounded with him.

No more jokes about clone troopers!

They all sound the same.

What do you do if you’re a rebel pilot without a backup plan?

U-wing it!

What did Ezra Bridger say when he saw an angry Loth-cat?

“I’ve got a bad feline about this . . .”

What did the Mandalorian think every time Kuiil said, “I have spoken”?

“UGNAUGHT again!”

Did you hear the Resistance is making a documentary series about Poe Dameron?

They’re filming the pilot now.

Why won’t Din Djarin ask for directions?

Because he knows the Way.

How do you know Boba Fett’s armor was important to the Mandalorian?

He went to KRAYT lengths to get it back.

Did you hear about the Mandalorian who was afraid to take off his helmet?

He was BESKARed for life.

How do you spell Mando with just two letters?

M and O.

What did the Armorer say when the Mandalorian asked for a new chest plate?

“We’ll hammer out the details later.”

Where do you take a sick starship?

To the space doc.

Did you hear about the blaster that needed a new job?

It got fired.

What do you call two rathtars that look alike?

I-tentacle.

What do you call beskar armor that wasn’t made by Mandalorians?

Forge-ry.

Where do Sith Lords go shopping?

At the Darth Mall.

How does Jakku’s sun say hi to Rey?

With a heat wave.

Why did the moisture vaporator salesman quit his job?

The market was too saturated.

How do Imperial farmers plow their fields?

With a tractor beam.

Why did the porg cross the road?

To prove it wasn’t chicken.

Why are Kaminoan races so exciting?

The runners are always neck and neck.

How do you order from the secret menu at the droid cantina?

With the barcode.

What do you call it when a waiter droid spills your drink?

A server error.

What do you call a droid music group that isn’t allowed to play in Mos Eisley?

The cantina-banned.

Where do power droids like to go shopping?

The outlets.

Did you hear Han Solo pranked Lando Calrissian by gluing his favorite deck of sabacc cards together?

Lando can’t even deal with it.

How did Han Solo get out of his prison cell?

With a Wook-key.

Why did Lando Calrissian settle down in Cloud City?

He was ready to get cirrus.

Why did Han Solo join the fight against the Death Star after all?

He was YAVIN second thoughts.

What is Yoda’s favorite treat on Dagobah?

Marsh-mallows.

What do podracer pilots eat before a race?

Fast food.

What do you call a Padawan’s starfighter?

An apprenticeship.

Why are starship pilots so funny?

Their jokes always land.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a Hutt or a human, a Jedi or a Sith. At the end of the day . . .

it’s night.

For Brian —KK

I would like to “DAD-icate” this to my kids, Maggie and Johnny Jr. —JS (I am your father.)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kelly Knox is the author of Star Wars Dad Jokes, Marvel Crafts, Star Wars: Be More Obi-Wan, and Star Wars: 125 Conversation Cards for Dinner Parties, Movie Marathons, and More; and a coauthor of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: A Visual Archive. Before becoming a writer, Kelly was community manager for Star Wars Galaxies, the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). Her puns are always intended.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Johnny Sampson is an award-winning American cartoonist and illustrator based in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. His clients include Chronicle Books, MAD magazine, The Stranger, The Reader, The New York Times, Vice Records, and Vienna Beef. He is a proud member of the National Cartoonists Society and currently serves as the Chicago Midwest Chapter chair. When he’s not hunched over a drawing table, Johnny likes playing piano and guitar and carving around in bowls on his skateboard.

Table of Contents

- Title Page
- Copyright
- Introduction
- Text
- Dedication
- About The Author
- About The Illustrator