Star Wars
Timeline of Star Wars movie
1977
Release of Original Star Wars
The original Star Wars film, later retitled Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, premiered on this date and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, creating a legacy that spans across decades.
1980
Release of The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back was released and is often considered one of the greatest films of all time. It continued the story of the original film and introduced iconic elements like the character Yoda.
1983
Release of Return of the Jedi
The original Star Wars trilogy concluded with the release of Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, offering closure to the story of Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance's battle against the Empire.
1999
Release of The Phantom Menace
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace marked the start of the prequel trilogy, focusing on the early life of Anakin Skywalker and introducing new elements to the Star Wars lore.
2008
Release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiered as a feature film which also served as the introduction to the critically acclaimed animated TV series of the same name, expanding the Star Wars story.
2012
Acquisition by Disney
The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm, including the rights to the Star Wars franchise, ensuring the development of new films and content within the burgeoning Star Wars universe.
2015
Release of The Force Awakens
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens was released, directed by J.J. Abrams. It revitalized the franchise, introducing new characters and reacquainting fans with iconic heroes.
2016
Release of Rogue One
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story marked the first stand-alone film in the Star Wars Anthology series, providing a backstory to the events leading up to the original 1977 film.
2017
Release of The Last Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi premiered, continuing the story of the new trilogy while being both praised and controversial for its unique take on the Star Wars saga.
2019
Release of The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker was released, concluding the Skywalker saga. It sought to wrap up the overarching story of both the original and sequel trilogies.
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