The original Star Wars trilogy, formerly marketed as the Star Wars Trilogy (and colloquially referred to as the ' original trilogy ' or classic trilogy), is the first set of three films produced in the Star Wars …

These were the movies released from 1977 to 1983. They primarily focus on the Rebel Alliance trying to free the galaxy from the clutches of the Galactic Empire, as well as Luke Skywalker 's quest to …

5 days ago · Despite this expansive, fully fleshed out galaxy that has allowed Star Wars to expand into television, however, the franchise has always returned to the three foundational movies that captured …

If you want to watch the Star Wars movies in chronological order, witnessing the separate rises of Anakin, Luke, and Rey as they unfolded in their timeline, we’ve ordered all the movies (and...

1 day ago · Star Wars is no stranger to retcons and continuity changes, but the latest involving the original trilogy has big implications for the series' future.

After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempts to destroy the second Death Star while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.

News and discussion surrounding everything Star Wars, from 1976 to today. Particularly focused on preserving the original trilogy (Episodes IV through VI) for future generations.

7 hours ago · Bringing the original trilogy characters into Galaxy's Edge, along with the announcement that it will play John Williams' iconic Star Wars music, was seen as a long-time-coming for fans.

Explore the characters, planets, and vehicles of the Star Wars original trilogy in the StarWars.com Databank.

Dec 19, 2025 · The Star Wars Trilogy began with Star Wars: A New Hope (originally released as simply Star Wars) in 1977. The films included in the original Star Wars Trilogy are listed below.