Babu Frik is a character in the Star Wars Universe. He is an Anzellan male who lived through the war between the First Order and the Resistance. He makes a living as a droidsmith among the Spice Runners of Kijimi. He's known for his ability to reprogram any droid. ^[1][2]

Babu Frik made his debut in the Star Wars universe in the 2019 film Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker. He was first teased on the official Star Wars Youtube Triple Force Friday Global Reveal Livestream on September 26th, 2019. ^[3]

Babu is voiced by British actress Shirley Henderson who has been in dozens of movies and television shows like Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Okja. Although Babu speaks in Anzellan and there are no subtitles, it's easy to get the gist of his intentions from his body language and tone. ^[2]

To emphasize his dexterity, Babu's hands are disproportionately larger than his tiny body.

Although he is CGI, he moves with the practical puppetry of an old-fashioned Star Wars character. ^[6]

Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker debuted shortly after The Mandalorian became a hit show. Baby Yoda captured the heart of audiences everywhere, but some felt that Babu Frik stole the show. Articles began to circulate pitting the two against each other, like Mashable's "Babu Frik vs. Baby Yoda is the Star Wars debate no one wanted". ^[5]

Babu Frik is a companion to Zorii Bliss.

He's crucial to the plot because of his ability to rewire C-3PO and enable him to translate the Sith language so that Rey and Poe can find Emperor Palpatine. ^[7]

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