Star Wars
Star Wars is an epic space opera media franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon.
Category
Science Fiction
Release Year
1977
Origin
USA
Tags
Science FictionSpace OperaAdventure
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Star Wars
Aliases
A Galaxy Far, Far Away, The Saga
Type
Space opera media franchise
Release Year
1977
Status
Ongoing
Origin
United States
Region
United States
Creation Information
Creator
George Lucas
Publisher
Lucasfilm Ltd., The Walt Disney Company
Original Work
Star Wars: Episode IV EA New Hope (1977)
Genre
Science Fiction, Space Opera, Adventure, Fantasy, Epic
Content Information
Synopsis
Set in a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars follows the struggle between the Jedi and the Sith, light and dark sides of the Force.
Main Characters
Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda
Setting
A galaxy far, far away, various planets including Tatooine, Coruscant, Hoth, Endor, Naboo
Themes
Good vs evil, redemption, destiny, the Force, family legacy
Target Audience
All ages, multigenerational appeal
Media Forms
Toy Lines
Extensive action figures, LEGO sets, collectibles, lightsabers
Animated Series
The Clone Wars, Rebels, The Bad Batch, Resistance
Live Action Films
Original trilogy, prequel trilogy, sequel trilogy, standalone films
Comics
Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, various graphic novels
Video Games
Battlefront series, Jedi series, Knights of the Old Republic
Merchandise
Clothing, home goods, themed experiences, collectibles
Commercial Information
Box Office
Over $10 billion worldwide box office revenue
Sales
Billions in merchandise and licensing revenue
Revenue
One of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time
Awards
Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Saturn Awards
Market Value
Estimated at over $70 billion franchise value
Licensing
Global licensing across all media and merchandise categories
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Massive global fanbase spanning multiple generations
Communities
Active fan communities, conventions, online forums
Events
Star Wars Celebration, May the 4th, themed attractions
Quotes
May the Force be with you, I am your father, Do or do not there is no try
Memes
Prequel memes, This is the way, Baby Yoda/Grogu
Cosplay
Extremely popular cosplay franchise with elaborate costumes
Historical Development
1977
A New Hope releases, becomes cultural phenomenon
2012
Disney acquires Lucasfilm for $4 billion
1980-1983
Original trilogy completed with Empire and Return of the Jedi
1999-2005
Prequel trilogy explores the fall of Anakin Skywalker
2015-2019
Sequel trilogy continues the saga
2019-present
Disney+ series expand the universe
Related Links
www.starwars.com
twitter.com
www.disneyplus.com
shop.disney.com
starwars.fandom.com
www.enjoyip.com