It is May the 4th, which means it isStar Wars Day. Though not an official holiday, technically speaking, fans of the franchise all around the world use the day as an excuse to showcase their love of a galaxy far, far away. To honor the occasion this year, the folks at Disney and Lucasfilm have created an epicStar Warssupercut that brings together some of the best moments from throughout the entire franchise.
The video opens with a young Anakin Skywalker sitting withhis master Qui-Gon JinninThe Phantom Menacebefore cutting away to a shot of Rey fromThe Force Awakens. It then turns into a full-on, hope-filled celebration of the series George Lucas created all those years ago, spanning all three movie trilogies, the spin-offs such asRogue OneandSolo, the animated shows likeThe Clone WarsandRebels, and the live-action seriesThe Mandalorian, as well as the video gameJedi Fallen Order. The video was shared with the following message.
“Today, we celebrate the Force with us all. Happy Star Wars Day and May the 4th Be With You!”
WhenStar Wars, now known asA New Hope, first arrived in theaters in 1977, it wasn’t expected to be the hit it ultimately became.Star Warsis now one of the biggest and most enduring franchises on the planet, spanning virtually every type of media imaginable. This supercut speaks to that, as the interconnected saga is covered in movies, TV and video games, but it all blends together seamlessly. It truly has become an all-encompassing, multi-faceted beast that has endured for more than 40 years.
A lot has changed sinceDisneypurchased Lucasfilm in 2012 for more than $4 billion. The Skywalker saga came to an end with the release of last year’sThe Rise of Skywalker, with the sequel trilogy grossing more than $4.4 billion globally at the box office, not to mentionRogue Onetaking in more than $1 billion, withSolorepresenting the only major misfire. Now, the franchise faces an unknown future, as Disney looks to move past the Skywalker saga and expand into new corners of theStar Warsgalaxy.
Several new live-action shows, such as aRogue Oneprequel series, an Obi-Wan Kenobi show and a newly-announced female-led show are in the works forDisney+. It was also recently revealed that Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok) is developing a new feature within the franchise. Plus, we haveThe High Republicpublishing initiative launching later this year, which will tell stories in an era 200 years before the events of the prequels. So, while the future may be mysterious, there will certainly be newStar Warsstories to enjoy for years to come. That much is certain. Be sure to check out the video for yourself from the officialStar Wars YouTubechannel.
