Star Wars is an American epic space opera multimedia franchise created by George Lucas. It began with the 1977 film Star Wars (later subtitled Episode IV – A New Hope) and has since expanded into one of the highest-grossing media franchises in history.Documentation Index
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The saga
The core film series is divided into three trilogies, collectively known as the Skywalker Saga.Original trilogy
- Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)
- Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)
Prequel trilogy
- Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
- Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)
- Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Sequel trilogy
- Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015)
- Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)
- Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Key concepts
- The Force: A metaphysical power that binds the galaxy together. Practitioners include the Jedi, who follow the light side, and the Sith, who embrace the dark side.
- Lightsabers: Energy swords wielded by Jedi and Sith, recognizable by their distinct hum and colored blades.
- The Galactic Empire and the Rebellion: The central conflict of the original trilogy, pitting an authoritarian regime against a scrappy band of freedom fighters.
Beyond the films
The franchise extends well past the main films, including:- Animated series such as The Clone Wars and Rebels
- Live-action series on Disney+, including The Mandalorian and Andor
- Novels, comics, and video games that expand the galaxy far, far away