National Star Wars Day
National Star Wars Day is not only a great excuse for a geek celebration but an excellent time for remembering and appreciating the films that have entertained us for over 35 years.
When is national star wars day?
It’s May, 4th.
What is the slogan?
May the Fourth Be With You!
This is a pun on the famous Jedi saying from the Movies –
May the Force be with You.
What is national star wars day?
It’s a day for fans all over the world to honor and celebrate the mega-popular Star Wars franchise films and shows.
Who should celebrate it?
If you love Star Wars, May the 4th is a big day and one that you should definitely find a way to celebrate! It’s also a fun day if you have children who are starting to become interested in the movies and shows.
Simple ideas for celebrating it
- Host a Star Wars Marathon Movie Night
- Wear a Star Wars t-shirt or go all out in a full costume
- Make Star Wars themed cookies
History of Star Wars Day
According to Wikipedia, the phrase was first heard on May 4, 1979 after Margaret Thatcher was elected Prime Minister in the UK. It also appeared In the 1988 episode of Count Duckula “The Vampire Strikes Back. It appeared in books and facebook groups until its first official celebration in 2011, the Toronto Underground Cinema in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
When did the first organized Star Wars Day occur?
It wasn’t until 2013 that Disney celebrated it officially. (Disney purchased LucasFilm in 2012)
FAQS
Is it revenge of the 5th or 6th?
Honestly, it can be either. Revenge of the 5th (or 6th) is a play on the Sith characters in the franchise. Some prefer to celebrate it on the 6th so it doesn’t conflict with Cinco de Mayo. That makes sense to me.
What day is Star Wars birthday?
On Wednesday, May 25, 1977 the first film, A New Hope, starring Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill. The voice of Darth Vader was played by James Earl Jones, but the actor in the movie was physically played by David Prowse.
Who owns the Star Wars Franchise?
Disney now owns Star Wars. The media giant purchased the franchise in 2011 from Lucas Film.
What are the movies and shows?
Prequel trilogy
- Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
- Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)
- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Original trilogy
- Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)
- Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)
Sequel trilogy
- Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015)
- Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)
- Star Wars: Episode IX (2019)
Anthology
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
- Untitled Boba Fett film
Animated
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
Recent and upcoming release on Disney+
- Star Wars: Mandalorian (Nov 12, 2019)
- Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fet (Series, December 2021)
- Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi (May 25, 2022)
- Star Wars: Andor (2023)
- Star Wars: The Acolyte (TBD)
- Star Wars: Ashoka (TBD)
- Star Wars: Lando (TBD)
- Star Wars: A Droid Story (TBD)
