Star Wars Day 2026: How to Spend the Day Dedicated to George Lucas's Saga
Marathons, events, video games, and much more!
Every May 4th, we celebrate Star Wars Day, a day when all fans commemorate the Star Wars saga. This franchise has profoundly influenced and changed the aesthetics and narrative of modern cinema. We've decided to create this special where you'll find many ways to spend a truly… stellar Star Wars Day 2026!
How to Spend Star Wars Day in 2026
- Watching the movies
- Watching the TV series
- Playing video games
- Playing board games
- When is Star Wars Day?
Where to Watch Star Wars?
Prepare a stash of popcorn and invite all your sci-fi loving friends: a marathon is an absolute must on Star Wars Day. It's the perfect occasion to watch (or rewatch) the films that make up this franchise.
All Star Wars films are available for streaming on Disney+, the video-on-demand platform. To watch the content, you need to subscribe to a monthly or annual plan. Don't miss our in-depth guide, where you'll find all the information about Disney+.
The Original Trilogy
The first three films of the franchise, released in 1977, 1980, and 1983 respectively, make up the so-called “original trilogy”. The films tell the adventures of Luke Skywalker and his master Obi-Wan Kenobi. The protagonists, with the help of the Rebel Alliance, led by Princess Leia, are engaged in the fight against the Dark Side of the Force (an energy field that some evildoers use for malicious purposes and to increase their power).
The cast includes, among others, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, David Prowse, James Earl Jones, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew.
- Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)
- Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)
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The Prequel Trilogy
After the global success of the first films and a resurgence in popularity thanks to comics and novels, the Star Wars Universe returned to the big screen with the prequel trilogy. Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi escort Queen Amidala, who is seeking a peaceful solution to a dispute. During their journey, the protagonists discover the mysterious return of the Sith (individuals who use the dark side of the Force). Anakin Skywalker, a young man with a predisposition for using the Force, also appears in the films.
The first chapter of the trilogy divided critics and audiences but was a commercial success (grossing 924,305,084 dollars). The protagonists are Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Pernilla August, Frank Oz, and Ray Park.
- Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
- Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)
- Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)
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The Sequel Trilogy
Set thirty years after the events of Return of the Jedi, the sequel trilogy tells the adventures of Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron, who are searching for the mythical Luke Skywalker. The three protagonists fight alongside the Resistance against Kylo Ren and the First Order (a military dictatorship that arose from the ashes of the Galactic Empire).
The cast also includes Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Adam Driver.
- Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
- Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)
- Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
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The Spin-offs
Between 2008 and 2018, three spin-offs were released.
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (animated film, 2008): an animated film set during the Clone Wars. Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Ahsoka Tano search Tatooine for Jabba the Hutt's son.
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016): the first in the Star Wars Anthology series. The feature film tells the story of a group of rebel spies on a mission to locate the plans for the Death Star, a new weapon of the Galactic Empire.
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018): set ten years before the events of A New Hope, the film follows a young Han Solo. The protagonist and his gang want to steal coaxium from the planet Kessel. When looking for a suitable spaceship for their daring plan, Solo meets Lando Calrissian.
Star Wars, Films in Order
To discover all the events and avoid major spoilers, we recommend following the release order.
- 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)
- 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)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (animated film, 2008)
- Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
- Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
- Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Alternatively, you could follow the official canon, which, however, spoils two major plot twists.
- The Phantom Menace
- Attack of the Clones
- The Clone Wars
- Revenge of the Sith
- Solo: A Star Wars Story
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- A New Hope
- The Empire Strikes Back
- Return of the Jedi
- The Force Awakens
- The Last Jedi
- The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars, the TV Series
Several television series set in the Star Wars Universe are also available. In 2019, for example, The Mandalorian arrived, positively received by critics and audiences. The show tells the adventures of Din Djarin, a Mandalorian bounty hunter, and the little “Child”. Also unmissable is Andor, a TV series that follows Cassian Andor, a rebel spy.
Here is the list of television series currently available (up to 2025).
- Ewoks (animated series, 1985)
- Droids (animated series, 1985)
- The Clone Wars (animated series, 2008)
- Rebels (animated series, 2018)
- The Mandalorian (3 seasons, fourth coming soon)
- Resistance (animated series, 2020)
- The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
- The Bad Batch (animated series, 2021)
- Visions (animated series, 2021)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
- Andor (2022)
- Ahsoka (2023)
- The Acolyte (one season)
- Skeleton Crew (one season)
Star Wars Video Games
Are you a video game enthusiast? Then you could spend May 4th with these titles.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an action-adventure video game from 2019. The title, set between the events of Revenge of the Sith and Rogue One, is available for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.
Cal Kestis, a survivor of Order 66, is a young padawan on the run from the Empire. Players will experience an extraordinary adventure, defeat dark enemies, reconstruct Cal's past, and face a dangerous journey. Click here to read our review.
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
On April 28, 2023, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, was released. This video game, developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, is available for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. To find out all the information about Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, we recommend reading our in-depth article (by clicking here) and our review (here).
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Star Wars: Battlefront II
Star Wars: Battlefront II is a first and third-person shooter video game developed by EA DICE in collaboration with Criterion Games and Motive Studios. The title features a story mode and a multiplayer mode.
The campaign is set during the period of Return of the Jedi. Emperor Palpatine, to crush the Rebellion, tries to lure a Rebel Alliance fleet. The multiplayer includes several game modes. The video game is available for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is a video game that adapts all nine films of the Skywalker saga. Players can start from any of the three trilogies, rediscovering the stories of the films. The video game, featuring iconic LEGO minifigures, was developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Click here to read our full review.
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Star Wars Board Games
Are you thinking of organizing a game night with your friends? Then you shouldn't miss these fun board games.
- Star Wars Villainous: choose a villain, such as Darth Vader, General Grievous, Asajj Ventress, Moff Gideon, and Kylo Ren, and use the Force to infiltrate your enemies' lairs. Click here to buy it!
- Star Wars Rebellion: players can take on the role of the Empire or play as the Rebels. Using weapons, strategies, and undertaking secret missions, they must try to defeat their opponent. Click here to buy it!
- Star Wars - Imperial Assault: experience a series of missions and tactical combat in this board game. An Imperial army and a squadron of bounty hunters face a group of Rebel heroes.
- Monopoly - Star Wars Dark Side: a version of the iconic board game with graphics and game components inspired by Star Wars. Click here to buy it!
- Monopoly The Mandalorian: the Monopoly version inspired by the TV series. Click here to buy it!
When is Star Wars Day?
Star Wars Day is celebrated on May 4th every year. This day was chosen for a clever pun between “May the Force be with you” and “May the fourth be with you”. Leonard Hofstadter, one of the protagonists of The Big Bang Theory, perfectly explains the matter in a scene from the sitcom:
So… happy Star Wars Day, May the Force be with you!
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