It was an unlikely sight, but a brilliant one
Written 24th April 2023 | Subscribe to our Christmas newsletter
At the Star Wars Celebration 2023 event, a unique and creative cosplay caught the attention of Screen Rant. The cosplay imagined the Grinch, a character from Dr. Seuss, as a Jedi Master in the Star Wars universe. The highly detailed Grinch mask and Jedi robes made it seem like the Grinch's species belonged in the Star Wars universe, and the green lightsaber complemented the Grinch's aesthetics perfectly.
While the idea of a crossover between Star Wars and the Dr. Seuss universe may seem far-fetched, the Grinch's story could make for an interesting "dark side redemption" arc. As a resentful and easily irritated creature with a heart two sizes too small, the Grinch would be susceptible to the dark side of the Force. However, a redemption story would be incomplete without the Grinch's heart growing three sizes larger, making him a potential candidate for becoming a Jedi.
A "The Grinch meets Star Wars" story could tie into the Star Wars holiday, Life Day, which originated from Kashyyyk and was introduced in the Star Wars Holiday Special. "How the Grinch Stole Life Day" would be a heartwarming and special crossover, especially if it ended with the Grinch becoming a Jedi Master, as portrayed in the cosplay at the Star Wars Celebration 2023 event. Overall, while a crossover between these two universes may seem unlikely, the creative possibilities are endless.
