Created by George Lucas, Star Wars is a sprawling space opera franchise that has become a cornerstone of modern pop culture. The saga creates a vast universe centered on the struggle between the Jedi, who harness the metaphysical power of the Force for good, and the Sith, who manipulate it for power and domination. Spanning over four decades, the series blends fairy tale archetypes with sci-fi technology, exploring themes of destiny, family legacy, politics, and redemption across a galaxy far, far away.
Franchise Information |
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Main Language |
English |
Country |
United States |
Release Span |
1977 – 2019 |
Total Movies |
12 Movies |
Total Runtime |
1,596 Minutes |
Genre |
Sci-Fi
Adventure |
Total Budget |
$1,724,500,000 |
Total Box Office |
$10,324,000,000 |
Key Crew |
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Directed by |
George Lucas J.J. Abrams Irvin Kershner |
Produced by |
Kathleen Kennedy Rick McCallum |
Written by |
George Lucas Lawrence Kasdan |
Music by |
John Williams Michael Giacchino |
Production Co. |
Lucasfilm Ltd. |
Distributed by |
20th Century Fox / Walt Disney Studios |
Main Cast |
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The Collection
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Young farm boy Luke Skywalker is thrust into a galactic civil war when he discovers a distress message from Princess Leia inside a droid. Guided by the hermit Ben Kenobi, Luke learns about the mystical Force and joins forces with a cocky pilot, Han Solo, to rescue the princess. Together, they must help the Rebel Alliance destroy the Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star, before it obliterates their hope for freedom.
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Following the destruction of the Death Star, the Empire pursues the Rebels to the ice planet Hoth, forcing them to scatter across the galaxy. While Han and Leia seek refuge with an old friend in Cloud City, Luke travels to the swamp world of Dagobah to train with the ancient Jedi Master Yoda. However, a trap set by the menacing Darth Vader threatens to capture Luke's friends and reveal a shocking truth about his lineage.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
Luke Skywalker initiates a daring plan to rescue Han Solo from the crime lord Jabba the Hutt before rejoining the Rebel fleet. As the Empire constructs a second, more powerful Death Star, the Rebels launch a desperate full-scale attack on the space station and the forest moon of Endor. Meanwhile, Luke confronts Darth Vader and the Emperor in a final duel that will determine the fate of his father's soul and the galaxy itself.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Two Jedi Knights, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, are sent to resolve a trade dispute on Naboo but uncover a deeper sinister plot. Stranded on the desert planet Tatooine, they discover a young slave boy named Anakin Skywalker, who is incredibly strong with the Force. As they attempt to protect Queen Amidala and liberate Naboo, signs emerge that the ancient Sith, long thought extinct, have returned to seek revenge.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Ten years after the invasion of Naboo, the galaxy stands on the brink of civil war as thousands of solar systems threaten to secede. Padawan Anakin Skywalker is assigned to protect Senator Padmé Amidala, sparking a forbidden romance, while Obi-Wan Kenobi investigates an assassination attempt that leads him to a secret clone army. The discovery of this army and a separatist conspiracy drags the Jedi into a conflict that marks the beginning of the Clone Wars.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
As the Clone Wars rage on, Chancellor Palpatine manipulates the political landscape and preys on Anakin Skywalker's fears of losing his wife, Padmé. Torn between the Jedi Council and the seductive power of the Dark Side, Anakin makes a fateful decision that alters the galaxy forever. The Jedi Order faces betrayal and extermination as the Republic falls, giving rise to the Galactic Empire and the legendary villain, Darth Vader.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
In this theatrical animated feature, the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy as the Jedi Knights fight to maintain order and restore peace. Anakin Skywalker and his new, headstrong Padawan learner, Ahsoka Tano, embark on a dangerous mission to rescue the kidnapped son of crime lord Jabba the Hutt. Their success is vital to securing a treaty for the Republic, but Count Dooku and his assassin Asajj Ventress will stop at nothing to ensure the mission fails.
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, a new threat arises in the form of the First Order, led by the dark warrior Kylo Ren. A scavenger named Rey and a defecting stormtrooper named Finn team up with Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the missing Luke Skywalker. As Rey discovers her own latent powers, the Resistance prepares to destroy Starkiller Base, a planet-sized superweapon capable of destroying entire star systems.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Set immediately before the events of A New Hope, this anthology film follows Jyn Erso, a defiant criminal recruited by the Rebel Alliance. She joins a ragtag team of spies and soldiers on a desperate mission to steal the schematics of the Empire's new superweapon, the Death Star. Facing impossible odds, the group risks everything to provide the Rebellion with the critical intelligence needed to find a weakness in the station's defense.
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
With the First Order decimating the Resistance fleet, Rey finally locates Luke Skywalker on a remote island, hoping to bring him back to the fight. However, the jaded Jedi Master is reluctant to train her, fearing the raw power she possesses. Meanwhile, Kylo Ren struggles with his internal conflict, and the remaining Resistance fighters mount a desperate last stand to keep the spark of hope alive against overwhelming tyranny.
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
In this origin story, a young Han Solo escapes a life of poverty on Corellia and immerses himself in the galaxy's criminal underworld. Looking to make a name for himself, he joins a group of smugglers for a high-stakes heist involving valuable coaxium. Along the way, he meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and the smooth-talking gambler Lando Calrissian, setting the stage for the legendary scoundrel he is destined to become.
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
The surviving members of the Resistance face the First Order once more as the ancient Emperor Palpatine returns from the shadows with a massive fleet. Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron lead the final battle to end the Sith's rule forever. As Rey confronts her destiny and the truth about her origins, the saga concludes with a climactic struggle that unites the galaxy and brings the Skywalker legacy to a definitive end.