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title: "Star Wars"
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description: "A brief overview of the Star Wars saga, its films, and its cultural impact."
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---
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Star Wars is an American epic space opera multimedia franchise created by George Lucas. It began with the 1977 film *Star Wars* (later subtitled *Episode IV – A New Hope*) and has since expanded into one of the highest-grossing media franchises in history.
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## The saga
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The core film series is divided into three trilogies, collectively known as the Skywalker Saga.
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### Original trilogy
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- *Episode IV – A New Hope* (1977)
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- *Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back* (1980)
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- *Episode VI – Return of the Jedi* (1983)
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### Prequel trilogy
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- *Episode I – The Phantom Menace* (1999)
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- *Episode II – Attack of the Clones* (2002)
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- *Episode III – Revenge of the Sith* (2005)
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### Sequel trilogy
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- *Episode VII – The Force Awakens* (2015)
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- *Episode VIII – The Last Jedi* (2017)
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- *Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker* (2019)
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## Key concepts
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- **The Force**: A metaphysical power that binds the galaxy together. Practitioners include the Jedi, who follow the light side, and the Sith, who embrace the dark side.
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- **Lightsabers**: Energy swords wielded by Jedi and Sith, recognizable by their distinct hum and colored blades.
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- **The Galactic Empire and the Rebellion**: The central conflict of the original trilogy, pitting an authoritarian regime against a scrappy band of freedom fighters.
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## Beyond the films
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The franchise extends well past the main films, including:
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- Animated series such as *The Clone Wars* and *Rebels*
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- Live-action series on Disney+, including *The Mandalorian* and *Andor*
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- Novels, comics, and video games that expand the galaxy far, far away
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