Why did Obi-Wan not remember r2d2?

By claiming he's never owned a droid before, he's apply the same tactic as his embellishment about Anakin. He hasn't owned a droid before because R2 is his friend and peer. No one can “own” him, and to claim to have done so disrespects the countless ways the little astromech droid has saved the galaxy with his heroics.
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Why didnt R2-D2 recognize Yoda in Empire Strikes Back?

The reason is because of the infamous scene where Luke Skywalker meets Obi-Wan (who went by Ben). Obi-Wan states that he doesn't remember owning a droid. (He doesn't say he doesn't recognize R2-D2.)
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Did Yoda Recognise R2-D2?

Yoda recognized R2-D2 during The Empire Strikes Back.
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Does R2-D2 know Anakin is Vader?

Star Wars Theory: R2-D2 Didn't Know Anakin Skywalker Became Darth Vader. R2-D2 served Queen Amidala and later Anakin Skywalker, accompanied by C-3PO. Unlike the golden protocol droid, R2-D2 never had a full memory wipe, so he was well aware of all events that happened around him.
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Does Luke understand R2-D2?

Then, in The Last Jedi, Luke has his brief scene where he interacts with R2-D2, and while R2 continues to make his familiar sounds, Luke is now able to understand the droid.
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Why Doesn't Obi-Wan Remember R2-D2 in A New Hope? - Star Wars Explained



Did R2 know Luke was Anakin's son?

And if you're wondering if R2-D2 knows that Luke and Leia are Anakin's kids, the short answer is yes. R2-D2 and C-3P0 were present for their birth, and knew Anakin and Padmé were together.
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Did Grogu recognize R2-D2?

The theory — TikToker darthjarjar suggests R2-D2 is the one who rescued Grogu from Order 66. It sounds far-fetched, but judging by R2's excited reaction upon seeing Baby Yoda, it's possible they have a history. We also know Grogu doesn't remember who saved him, which explains why the reaction wasn't mutual.
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Does Darth Vader recognize C-3PO?

Late in the film, Darth Vader does not recognize C-3PO who is in Cloud City with Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Leia. Although C-3PO is not completely assembled in the scene, he is definitely visible to Vader.
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Why did Darth Vader not recognize C-3PO?

The real answer is: When the original trilogy was written and filmed, Anakin Skywalker was not the creator of C3PO. There was no consideration given to who Vader would recognize, because there was no reason for Vader to recognize the droid, at all.
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How did Darth Vader not recognize Leia?

Leia was not using the Force or was currently Force-sensitive during her confrontation with Vader. She began training as a Jedi years later. All these reasons prove my point: Vader didn't know Leia was his daughter, and felt no presence of the Force in her, as she was not currently strong with the Force.
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Why doesn't Owen Lars recognize C-3PO?

So Owen had no idea his "new" protocol droid's name was C-3PO. A counter to that might be asking why Owen didn't recognize C-3PO's distinct voice, but again, it's worth remembering Owen hadn't seen C-3PO in more than 20 years. It's possible Owen simply forgot what C-3PO's voice sounded like.
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Why didn't Vader upgrade his suit?

This means that Vader has multiple suits. He just chooses not to change it, because doing so might remove Vader from his private cloister of brooding and meditation. This connection to the Dark Side, and not the physical armor he wears, makes Vader one of the most dangerous threats in the galaxy.
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Why did Obi-Wan change his name to Ben?

It was highly unlikely that the Grand Inquisitor, Reva, or Darth Vader were ever going to hear anything about Kenobi from Tatooine, and simply changing his name from Obi-Wan (most likely an uncommon name in Tatooine) to Ben would already help him blend in with the locals.
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Why didn't Vader know Leia was his daughter?

Vader discovers Leia is his daughter because of Luke.

Luke had only recently discovered the two were siblings and, even more recently, had revealed their connection to the princess. Vader likely sensed their emotional bond through the Force when speaking with his son.
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Did Luke Skywalker save Grogu?

Luke Skywalker arrived in The Mandalorian to rescue Grogu. Having sensed his presence in the Force, Luke was acutely aware that Baby Yoda needed training from a fellow Jedi to master his incredible abilities and be safe.
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Who saved Grogu from Anakin?

Coleman Kcaj. Coleman Kcaj is a member of the Jedi Council during the latter stages of the Clone Wars. Like Oppo Rancisis, he was revealed to be one of the known survivors of Order 66 in the Darth Vader comics, meaning he could have been the one to save Grogu.
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Did Mace Windu save Grogu?

As a result, an expectation is being set that it will be a character Star Wars fans are familiar with. Well, it might just be revealed that Mace Windu is responsible for saving Grogu from Order 66.
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Did Darth Vader know he had twins?

At the end of ROTJ Vader senses out of Luke that he's worried about his 'sister', and deduces he had twins with Padme. They fight, Vader kills the Emperor, which in turn nearly kills Vader. At the end, after his mask is pulled off Vader says "Tell your sister, you were right."
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Did Ahsoka Tano know about Anakin and Padme?

Also, the closest evidence we have of Ahsoka knowing about Anakin and Padmé was what she said to her former master before she left the Jedi Order. Her “I know” seems to be confirmation that she had some inkling of what was going on.
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Why does R2 never stay with the ship?

Although Lucas portrayed R2-D2 as a defiant droid who refused to listen to his master's orders, the theory video claims R2-D2 wouldn't stay with the ship because the last time he did that, Anakin never came back.
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How does Han understand Chewie?

Han Solo was capable of understanding it, as he understood what Chewbacca was saying. When he first met Chewbacca, the pair became friends when they helped each other escape the Imperial Army, after Solo showed Chewbacca he was on his side, by speaking to him in Shyriiwook.
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Can Anakin speak droid?

Yes, Anakin Speaks Droid in 'STAR WARS: Revenge of the Sith' Deleted Scene. When it comes to the Star Wars prequels, fans are both divided, and vocal. The Phantom Menace is usually met with the same reaction across the fandom.
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