Starting with Episode IV: A New Hope in 1977, the Star Wars saga launched a revolution in big-budget science fiction filmmaking.
One of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time, the series, set “a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away,” brought science fiction to the forefront of popular culture. The beloved series has spanned over 40 years and spawned 11 original films.
Created by George Lucas, the space Western/epic/opera takes place in a massive universe inspired by the American West. With phrases like “may the Force be with you” and “evil empire” embedded in popular lexicon, Star Wars’ cultural impact extends beyond the scope of fans.
Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker, novel (1976)
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire, novel (1991)
Star Wars: Dark Empire, comic book series (1991-1992)
Star Wars: Darth Vader, comic book series (2015-2016)
How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, book (2014)
Star Wars: Shattered Empire, graphic novel (2015)
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, film (1977)
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars, animated television series (2008-2020)
Star Wars: Rebels, animated television series (2014-2018)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, film (2015)
The Mandalorian, television, (2019-)
Star Wars: The Bad Batch, animated television series (2021-)