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{{Character Infobox
| image = Jabba_the_Hutt_ROTJ.png
| image_size = 250px
| caption = Jabba the Hutt on his throne in ''Return of the Jedi''.
| name = Jabba Desilijic Tiure
| portrayed_by = [[Declan Mulholland]] (deleted scene, ''ANH'') [[Larry Ward]] (voice in ''ROTJ'') [[Scott Schumann]] (voice in Special Edition)
| first_appearance = ''[[Star Wars: Return of the Jedi|Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi]]'' (physical) ''[[Star Wars: A New Hope|Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope]]'' (Special Edition)
| last_appearance = ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]'' (chronologically)
| affiliation = Hutt Clan, Crime Lord
| signature_artifacts= [[Jabba's Throne Dais]], [[Carbonite Block (Han Solo)]], [[Hookah Pipe]], [[Salacious B. Crumb]], [[Rancor]], [[Sarlacc Pit]], [[Sail Barge (The Khetanna)]], [[Droid Torture Chamber]], [[The Max Rebo Band]], [[Enslavement Chain]]
| wikipedia_link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jabba_the_Hutt
| imdb_link = https://www.imdb.com/character/ch0000017/
}}

'''Jabba Desilijic Tiure''', more commonly known as '''Jabba the Hutt''', is a powerful and grotesque Hutt gangster and crime lord who rules a vast criminal empire from his palace on the desert planet of Tatooine. His hedonism, ruthlessness, and control over the Outer Rim make him a formidable obstacle for the heroes of the original trilogy.

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==Character Overview==
Over 600 years old, Jabba is the patriarch of the Desilijic crime family. He is a slug-like creature of immense size, embodying greed, gluttony, and lust. From his desert palace, he controls illegal operations across the galaxy, including spice smuggling, slavery, and gunrunning. He holds a particular grudge against the smuggler [[Han Solo]], who dumped a valuable spice shipment to avoid an Imperial entanglement, leading Jabba to place a massive bounty on his head.

==Film & Television Appearances==

=== ''[[Star Wars: The Phantom Menace|Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace]]'' (1999) ===
Jabba makes a brief appearance, presiding over the Boonta Eve Classic podrace which is won by a young [[Anakin Skywalker]].

=== ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]'' (2008-2020) ===
Jabba and the Hutt Clan play a significant role in the galactic politics of the war. His infant son, Rotta, is kidnapped by agents of [[Count Dooku]] in a plot to frame the Jedi and prevent the Republic from using Hutt-controlled hyperspace lanes. The rescue of his son by Anakin and Ahsoka Tano secures the Republic's passage.

=== ''[[Star Wars: A New Hope|Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope]]'' (1997 Special Edition) ===
In a scene restored for the Special Edition, Jabba confronts Han Solo in the docking bay at Mos Eisley, demanding the money he is owed. Han promises to pay him back, and the scene establishes the bounty that will hang over Han's head for the rest of the trilogy. In this version, Jabba was a CGI creation.<ref name="jabba_cgi">[https://www.vulture.com/2017/04/the-story-behind-the-cgi-jabba-the-hutt.html "The Story Behind the CGI Jabba the Hutt"]. Vulture. Accessed July 12, 2025.</ref>

=== ''[[Star Wars: Return of the Jedi|Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi]]'' (1983) ===
Jabba is the primary antagonist of the film's first act. He has the carbonite-frozen Han Solo displayed on his throne room wall as a trophy. He captures [[Leia Organa]] and enslaves her, leading to a full-scale rescue mission by [[Luke Skywalker]]. After Luke kills his pet Rancor, a furious Jabba sentences the heroes to death at the Great Pit of Carkoon. During the ensuing battle, he is strangled to death by Leia using the very chain of her enslavement.

==Signature Artifacts==

=== [[Jabba's Throne Dais]] ===
* '''Description:''' A large, elevated stone platform from which Jabba rules his court. It features pillows, a hookah pipe, and a trapdoor mechanism leading to the Rancor pit below.
* '''Relevance to Character:''' The throne is the center of Jabba's power. It elevates him above his subjects and petitioners, reinforcing his status. It is a seat of decadent comfort and casual cruelty, perfectly encapsulating his personality.<ref name="rotj_visual_dictionary">David West Reynolds, ''Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: The Visual Dictionary'', DK Publishing, 2006.</ref>
* '''Relevance to Plot:''' The dais is the main setting for the first act of ''Return of the Jedi''. The trapdoor is a key feature, used by Jabba to dispose of those who displease him and serving as a major threat to the heroes.

=== [[Carbonite Block (Han Solo)]] ===
* '''Description:''' The carbonite-frozen body of [[Han Solo]], hung on the wall of Jabba's throne room as a piece of art.
* '''Relevance to Character:''' This is Jabba's ultimate trophy. It represents his victory over the smuggler who defied him. Displaying Han as a decoration is an act of supreme arrogance and a warning to all others who might cross him.<ref name="carbonite_trophy">[https://www.starwars.com/news/jabbas-prize-the-story-of-han-solo-in-carbonite "Jabba's Prize: The Story of Han Solo in Carbonite"]. StarWars.com. Accessed July 12, 2025.</ref>
* '''Relevance to Plot:''' The carbonite block is the reason for the heroes' mission to Tatooine. Its presence in the throne room is the catalyst for the entire rescue operation.

=== [[Hookah Pipe]] ===
* '''Description:''' A large water pipe from which Jabba smokes, filled with a slimy substance and live creatures.
* '''Relevance to Character:''' The hookah is a symbol of Jabba's decadent, hedonistic lifestyle. It reinforces his image as an exotic, space-faring pasha or crime lord.
* '''Relevance to Plot:''' The pipe is a constant presence on his dais, a simple prop that adds immense texture and character to the environment of his court.

=== [[Salacious B. Crumb]] ===
* '''Description:''' A Kowakian monkey-lizard who serves as Jabba's court jester. The character was a puppet operated by Tony McVey.
* '''Relevance to Character:''' Crumb is a living accessory, a cackling sycophant whose presence highlights Jabba's love of being surrounded by fawning, grotesque creatures. His shrill laugh often echoes Jabba's own cruel amusement.<ref name="making_of_rotj">J.W. Rinzler, ''The Making of Return of the Jedi'', Del Rey, 2013.</ref>
* '''Relevance to Plot:''' Crumb serves as Jabba's "canary in a coal mine," alerting him to C-3PO's presence and chewing on the droid's eye. His panicked cackling adds to the chaos of the throne room scenes.

=== [[Rancor]] ===
* '''Description:''' A massive, reptilian predator kept in a pit beneath Jabba's throne room, used to execute his enemies. The creature was brought to life via a large-scale rod puppet.<ref name="rancor_puppet">[https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/blog/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-rancor-puppet "The Men Who Made the Monsters: The Star Wars Rancor Puppet"]. Stan Winston School of Character Arts. Accessed July 12, 2025.</ref>
* '''Relevance to Character:''' The Rancor is a manifestation of Jabba's cruelty and power. The casual way he feeds his subjects to the beast demonstrates his complete disregard for life.
* '''Relevance to Plot:''' Luke Skywalker's battle with the Rancor is a key action sequence. His ability to defeat the creature using his wits and Jedi skill, rather than brute force, establishes his growth as a Jedi Knight.

=== [[Sarlacc Pit]] ===
* '''Description:''' A giant, semi-sentient, carnivorous creature buried in the sands of Tatooine, used by Jabba for public executions.
* '''Relevance to Character:''' The Sarlacc is Jabba's preferred method of execution for his most hated enemies. Its slow, agonizing digestion process ("over a thousand years") reflects Jabba's sadistic nature.
* '''Relevance to Plot:''' The Great Pit of Carkoon is the setting for the climax of the film's first act. The battle over the Sarlacc pit is where the heroes turn the tables on Jabba and his gang, leading to their escape.

=== [[Sail Barge (The Khetanna)]] ===
* '''Description:''' Jabba's luxurious, heavily armed desert transport vehicle, used for traveling to the Sarlacc pit. A massive, full-scale prop was built on location in Arizona for filming.<ref name="making_of_rotj"/>
* '''Relevance to Character:''' The sail barge is Jabba's mobile palace, a symbol of his wealth and decadent lifestyle. He uses it to turn even a gruesome execution into a pleasure cruise for his court.
* '''Relevance to Plot:''' The barge is the primary location for the film's first major action sequence. The battle on its decks is where the heroes make their final stand against Jabba's forces, culminating in the barge's fiery destruction.

=== [[Droid Torture Chamber]] ===
* '''Description:''' A gloomy, dungeon-like room in Jabba's palace filled with tools of droid torment, including a branding iron and a droid being stretched on a rack.
* '''Relevance to Character:''' This chamber reveals Jabba's casual cruelty extends even to mechanical beings. It shows that in his palace, everything and everyone is subject to his whims.
* '''Relevance to Plot:''' When R2-D2 and C-3PO are captured, they are sent to this chamber, where C-3PO's narration explains the horror of their situation, adding to the sense of dread and danger within the palace.

=== [[The Max Rebo Band]] ===
* '''Description:''' The house band at Jabba's Palace, led by the blue, elephant-like Ortolan, Max Rebo. The band members were all practical puppets.
* '''Relevance to Character:''' The band is a key part of Jabba's court, providing a constant soundtrack to his decadent lifestyle. It shows his appreciation for entertainment, even if it's just background noise for his criminal dealings.
* '''Relevance to Plot:''' The band's performance of "Lapti Nek" (or "Jedi Rocks" in the Special Edition) establishes the atmosphere of the throne room.

=== [[Enslavement Chain]] ===
* '''Description:''' The metal chain Jabba uses to keep Princess Leia tethered to his throne after he captures her.
* '''Relevance to Character:''' The chain is the ultimate symbol of Jabba's possessive and domineering nature. He uses it to turn a powerful princess into a helpless object, a trophy to be displayed.
* '''Relevance to Plot:''' In a powerful moment of poetic justice, Leia uses the chain—the very symbol of her subjugation—to strangle Jabba to death, making it the instrument of his demise and her liberation.

==Behind the Scenes==
The Jabba the Hutt seen in ''Return of the Jedi'' was a massive, practical puppet that weighed over one ton and cost half a million dollars to build. It was designed by Phil Tippett and required three puppeteers to operate from the inside: one to control the arms, one for the head and mouth, and another to move the tail, with a fourth operator for the voice.<ref name="jabba_puppet">[https://www.tested.com/art/movies/454925-making-jabba-hutt/ "The Making of Jabba the Hutt"]. Tested.com. Accessed July 12, 2025.</ref>

==Trivia==
* In the original 1977 cut of ''A New Hope'', the scene with Jabba was filmed with Irish actor Declan Mulholland playing Jabba as a human in a fur coat. The intention was always to replace him with a stop-motion creature, but the effect was cut for time and budget. The scene was later restored with a CGI Jabba for the 1997 Special Edition.<ref name="jabba_human">[https://www.starwars.com/news/critical-opinion-the-star-wars-a-new-hope-special-edition "Critical Opinion: The Star Wars: A New Hope Special Edition"]. StarWars.com. Accessed July 12, 2025.</ref>

==See Also==
* [[Han Solo]]
* [[Boba Fett]]
* [[Return of the Jedi]]

==References==
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[[Category:Crime Lords]]

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