Later, Vader

Darth Vader is one of the most iconic villains in film history. Thirty years after his debut in the original Star Wars, he still stands out in pop culture. The black domed helmet. The deep, inhuman breath. The blaze of his lightsaber. Fans have wanted to see the Dark Lord of the Sith cut loose, and in ROGUE ONE they get their wish.

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The tail end of the film finds a squadron of Rebel soldiers encountering Vader...who mercilessly plows through them. Blaster bolts are deflected into bodies, blasters are yanked away, and one soldier is pinned to the wall...then cut in half. It's Star Wars as a horror film and it works. It's also what left a huge impression on moviegoers, with many people wishing for an R-rated Darth Vader film.

And...I don't think that will happen. More specifically, I DON'T want that to happen. Here's why.

1. Vader is best in small doses. Apart from his expanded role in the Original Trilogy, every time he has shown up (both in Rogue One and Rebels) his appearances have been sparse, and for good reason. The display of power he shows is more than enough to remind you who our heroes are dealing with, and if he had a constant presence it would take away from them.

2. Star Wars is never going to have anything rated R. And it shouldn't. Yes there has been darkness in the series (Rogue One and Empire being the standouts) but this has been a series for all ages. And that should never change.

3. The movie you want already exists. In comic form. I highly suggest that everyone who is craving more Vader action pick up Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca's Darth Vader comic from Marvel, which paints the Sith Lord in a new light (and is really really REALLY good.)

So yeah, Darth Vader doesn't need a movie.