In the wake of the Battle of Endor, Wicket finds himself rather busy. Instead of leaving the debris of the shield generator behind, he recruits other Ewoks to help him convert it into a nature-friendly dwelling. He maintains contact with various Rebel Alliance personnel, chiefly Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), who spends some time on Endor to refine his Force and lightsaber skills, with the Ewoks’ help. While Wicket wonders what life away from Endor could be like, he ultimately elects to remain on his home world, becoming a hero, legend, and leader to his people.
One of his most heroic endeavors comes when the Opunia Ewok village is attacked by Trandoshans. He unites various Ewok tribes in order to defeat the Trandoshan slavers, and he even overcomes multiple rancors in the process. In the end, following the death of Chief Chirpa (Jane Busby), Wicket marries his childhood friend, Princess Kneesaa (Cree Summer), and becomes the new chief of their village. As the decades pass, their family continues to thrive, maintaining peace and prosperity in their village.
Love or hate the Ewoks and their role in “Return of the Jedi,” there’s no disputing that Wicket is a “Star Wars” icon. Surely, someday, we’ll learn more about his canonical life and adventures after the Battle of Endor.
