Star Wars' best TV shows, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Star Wars: The Bad Batch included, to name just a few. Despite the movie's popularity, Revenge of the Sith went through a number of alterations before it was released. The following reflects every cut or alternate scene that was at one point included in the movie.

35 General Grievous Kills Shaak Ti

Obi-Wan Kenobi And Anakin Skywalker Originally Watched Shaak Ti Die

Jedi Master Shaak Ti was originally going to be brutally slain by General Grievous in front of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith. This would have taken place toward the beginning of the movie, when Obi-Wan and Anakin infiltrated Grievous' ship to 'rescue' Chancellor Palpatine (who, of course, wasn't really taken captive but rather had orchestrated the entire operation). In the end, this death was removed not only from the movie but also from canon, as Shaak Ti appeared again later.

This also led to a running joke in the fandom about how badly George Lucas wanted Shaak Ti to die. This scene was cut, but yet another version of her death, this time with Anakin as her killer, was also removed from Revenge of the Sith. Shaak Ti also died in multiple Star Wars video games and in the non-canon show Star Wars Clone Wars, which predates The Clone Wars.

34 The Battle Of Coruscant Was Much Longer

The Final Cut Of The Battle Was Surprisingly Short

Coinciding with the fact that Shaak Ti's death almost took place at the beginning of Revenge of the Sith was the intention for a much longer Battle of Coruscant, during which Obi-Wan and Anakin were sent to rescue Palpatine. It was somewhat surprising that the Battle of Coruscant wasn't longer, given how important this event was to Revenge of the Sith. This is likely due to the sheer amount of ground that the movie had to cover, which was substantial. This was a defining moment in the Clone Wars, but many other defining moments were still to come.

33 Count Dooku, Obi-Wan, And Anakin Had An Extended Fight

Revenge Of The Sith's First Jedi Versus Sith Battle Was Originally More Detailed

The fight between Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Count Dooku in the beginning of Revenge of the Sith that ends in Dooku's death was also originally longer. Among other changes, this longer cut would have included Anakin punching Count Dooku in the face, which ittedly would have been delightful to see. Dooku's death is a satisfying one because he had long been so boastful, but getting to see Anakin briefly sidestep the Force and simply punch someone would have been a welcome surprise.

32 Obi-Wan Kenobi And Anakin Skywalker Have A Code Language

This Deleted Scene Reveals How Close Obi-Wan And Anakin Really Were

One of the best scenes cut from Revenge of the Sith would have proven just how close Obi-Wan and Anakin had gotten between Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. In Attack of the Clones, Obi-Wan and Anakin had a funny dynamic, but that was largely to do with Anakin having a terrible, at times even petulant attitude and Obi-Wan being quite sick of his behavior. In the years that ed between the movies, though, the two had grown to have a genuine love and respect for each other.

In the deleted scene, Anakin and Obi-Wan use a kind of code language to communicate with one another, touching various parts of their faces to signal particular plans. Clearly, the two had worked this language out quite some time ago, as neither missed a beat. This was a charming, funny moment, and it's truly a shame it wasn't included in the movie. This also would have served to make Anakin's fall that much more painful, as it revealed just how much the two of them lost in the end.

31 Anakin Skywalker Speaks Droid

One Of Anakin's Funniest Scenes Didn't Make The Final Cut

In yet another hilarious Anakin and Obi-Wan scene that was cut, Anakin reveals that he knows how to speak droid. This deleted scene had the same comedic energy as the scene in which Anakin and Obi-Wan communicate in code, but it makes sense that this scene was removed. It was definitely a moment that would have earned a laugh, but its tone simply wasn't in keeping with Revenge of the Sith. The movie has its laugh lines, but this scene would have been silly and felt out of place (although it is good fun to watch the clip now).

30 Anakin And Obi-Wan Go For A Swim

Anakin And Obi-Wan's Escape From Grievous Puts Them In A Tough Spot

In one cut scene, Obi-Wan and Anakin had an alternate form of escape from General Grievous and his droids, wherein they landed in a body of water with electricity crackling all around them. It led to some funny quips between the two, particularly Obi-Wan joking that Anakin's idea of safety was quite distinct from his own. Outside the added banter, though, this scene didn't add all that much to the narrative. In a movie that had to see the fall of Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi Order, and the Republic, it makes sense that this scene didn't make the final cut.

29 Anakin And Obi-Wan Make A "Roger, Roger" Joke

Obi-Wan And Anakin Mock The Droids' Most Repeated Line

The Battle of Coruscant was seemingly longer not only because of additional action sequences but also because Anakin and Obi-Wan's friendship had significantly more development. In yet another funny scene between the two, they concluded their battle with the droids in an elevator by each saying "Roger" in the same tone the droids always do. The best part of this scene was the affectionate smile they shared afterward, which again highlights how close their bond had become. It would have been nice for this small moment to be added, particularly to add context to Anakin's fall.

28 Anakin And Obi-Wan Must Fight Magnaguards On Their Rescue Mission

Anakin And Obi-Wan Faced Several Obstacles On Their Way To Save Palpatine

On their mission to rescue Palpatine, Obi-Wan and Anakin were met with a number of obstacles, some that appeared in the final cut of Revenge of the Sith and others that did not. Among the cuts from this part of the movie was a confrontation between Obi-Wan, Anakin, and a pair of Magnaguards. Although the guards were removed from these scenes, they did appear later in the movie during Obi-Wan's battle with General Grievous on Utapau.

27 R2-D2's Fight With Battle Droids Was Initially Extended

R2 Initially Hid From The Battle Droids For Much Longer

R2-D2 had a very stressful few scenes early in Revenge of the Sith, first because Anakin and Obi-Wan were attacked by buzz droids as they attempted to approach General Grievous' ship and then because he was trying to save Anakin and Obi-Wan while battle droids were patrolling. It was ultimately Obi-Wan's (rather loud) commands that gave R2-D2 away, leading battle droids right to him. Originally, these scenes were extended, with R2 hiding from the droids for much longer. Cutting these moments was undoubtedly the right choice; this wasn't the focus, and additional time on the encounter was unnecessary.

26 Droids Nearly Kill Obi-Wan, Anakin, And Palpatine

The Trio Nearly Died On Grievous' Ship Even After The Rescue

Anakin and Obi-Wan didn't have an easy time escaping with Palpatine even after they had killed Count Dooku, as some of the deleted scenes from Revenge of the Sith make clear. After surviving that encounter, Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Palpatine get stuck searching for a way off Grievous' ship only to be attacked by droids. In the end, the trio instead go down—albeit safely—with the ship, with Anakin at the helm. These scenes added a fair bit of action and would have revealed more of Palpatine and Anakin's dynamic, but ultimately, they weren't necessary beyond that.