Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 3 Easter Eggs & Star Wars References Explained

These are your Star Wars Easter eggs and references from Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 3. After years of speculation, rumor and anticipation, Ewan McGregor has finally made his Star Wars comeback.

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