Star Wars Movies In Order: Chronological & Best Viewing Plan
The Star Wars story has grown beyond just the movies, so what is the best viewing order for every film and TV series to date? There are a few options.
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Mark Hamill Confirms Princess Margaret Empire Strikes Back Story
Star Wars' Mark Hamill confirms a true story surrounding the London premiere of The Empire Strikes Back and his meeting with Princess Margaret.
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Star Wars: Why George Lucas Stopped Yoda's Species From Being Revealed
Star Wars' best secret is Yoda's species, with George Lucas making sure to keep the details of the species' origin and name from being revealed.
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Star Wars Rebels' Biggs Appearance Was Cut For A Surprising Reason
Star Wars Rebels nearly had Biggs Darklighter as an episode's guest star, but he was replaced by two other Rebel pilots due to an old deleted scene.
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Star Wars' Forgotten Radio Dramas Secretly Survive in Legend Easter Eggs
The lore of the Star Wars franchise's radio dramas only survived thanks to Dark Horse, whose comics ensured extra scenes weren't forgotten.
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Star Wars: Everyone Who Knew Vader Was Luke's Father (Before He Did)
The revelation that Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker's father is one of cinema's greatest plot twists, but who in Star Wars knew the truth beforehand?
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Star Wars' Early Lando Calrissian Plan Would Have Ruined Boba Fett
Early plans for The Empire Strikes Back would have made Lando a veteran Clone Trooper, which would affect the villainous and stoic Boba Fett.
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Star Wars Finally Fixed & Made "Fake Wedge" Canon 40 Years Later
Wedge Antilles was played by two actors in Star Wars, but the canon timeline made "Fake Wedge" into a new character in a clever bit of meta-humor.
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Genius Star Wars Theory Completely Changes How You See C-3PO
C-3PO is often dismissed as comic relief, despite his heroic moments, but a Reddit theory may completely change one's perception of the droid.
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Every Live-Action Star Wars Character Who Debuted In Animation
The Star Wars franchise's animated TV shows have several notable characters who appeared in live-action properties following their animated debuts.
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Obscure Original Trilogy Character Rumor Confirmed By Obi-Wan Trailer
The bounty hunter 4-LOM, who briefly appeared in The Empire Strikes Back, appears to be making his live-action Star Wars return in Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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Empire Strikes Back: Yoda & Obi-Wan's Advice To Luke Was Terrible
Yoda and Obi-Wan told Luke not to go to Bespin in The Empire Strikes Back, but his actions ended up saving his friends and making him a better Jedi.
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Empire Strikes Back's Original Plan Would've Completely Changed Star Wars
Early plans for The Empire Strikes Back would have established a drastically different Skywalker family, completely changing the Star Wars saga.
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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Gets a Modern Trailer Makeover
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back gets a modern makeover with a teaser will make fans want to watch it as if for the first time.
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Marvel Made Star Wars' Most Iconic Scene So Much Weirder Than The Film
The Empire Strikes Back's plot twist is one of the most iconic scenes in movie history. However, a forgotten Marvel comic made it incredibly awkward.
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Star Wars Forgives Boba Fett For His Han Solo Crime
More than three decades since his introduction, Star Wars officially forgives Boba Fett for his crime against Han Solo through The Book of Boba Fett.
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Captain America Hates Yoda's Most Famous Star Wars Belief
Marvel reveals Captain America has always hated Yoda's most famous Star Wars philosophy, as it goes against everything the superhero stands for.
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Star Wars Reveals New Way for Luke Skywalker to Return AFTER Last Jedi
Star Wars just introduced a new way for Luke Skywalker, Yoda, and Qui-Gon Jinn to influence future events in the franchise, even after Last Jedi.
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Every Star Wars Planet Rich In The Force (& Why)
Star Wars has revealed some worlds that are particularly strong in the Force - here's your galactic guide to the most important vergences!
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Every Star Wars Movie, Ranked By Rewatchability
Some Star Wars movies are timeless classics that never get old, like The Empire Strikes Back, while others are generic blockbusters, like Solo.
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Star Wars: Why Lightsabers Are Jedi Weapons When Anyone Can Use Them
Lightsabers are the traditional weapons of the Jedi Knights and Sith Lords, yet how can ordinary beings use them without special training?
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Mark Hamill Settles Empire Strikes Back Final Scene Reshoot Debate
Mark Hamill steps in to resolve a recent Twitter debate among fans concerning the final scene in Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back.
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The Empire Strikes Back's "Happy" Ending Change Made The Movie Perfect
As Mark Hamill noted, a final scene was added to The Empire Strikes Back. Here's why the movie's ending change was such a good move for the film.
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Darth Vader’s Suit Design Origin Always Hinted At His Redemption
Darth Vader's iconic suit was inspired by the armor and helmets of Feudal Japanese Samurai, whose adherence to bushido hints at Vader's redemption.
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Star Wars: Why Yoda Hid On Dagobah
Lush with forest and Force energy, Dagobah was perfect for Yoda to hide. As well as concealing himself, it gave him a place to commune with the Force.
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Lucasfilm Leaked That Darth Vader Was Luke's Father - And Nobody Believed It
Lucasfilm mixed truth and lies while marketing Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, building excitement and stopping fans from believing Vader’s...
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Rise of Skywalker Unused Concept Art Has Cool Empire Strikes Back Nod
Concept art from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker references an artillery weapon from the rebel base on Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back.
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What If Luke Became A Jedi & Killed Vader Before Empire's Father Twist?
Luke's victory in Star Wars was reliant on him learning the truth about Darth Vader, but what if he'd killed the Sith Lord without this knowledge?
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