Star Wars Day

Star Wars Day History

Star Wars Day seeks to celebrate all things Star Wars. Star Wars is a sci-fi space media franchise created by George Lucas. The original film, Star Wars (retitled Episode IV: A New Hope), was shown in 1977. The original book, Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker, was first published in 1976. Since then, the Star Wars franchise has become the 5th highest-grossing media franchise of all time according to titlemax.com. This day offers fans a chance to embrace the films, the books, and everything else related to Star Wars. Fans typically dress up as their favorite characters and there are special deals on movies, games, and books.

Star Wars Day has been celebrated since the creation of Facebook groups back in 2008. It was officially recognized by Lucasfilm and Disney in 2013. It is observed annually on May 4th, a date chosen for the pun, May the 4th (force) be with you.

Top 7 Facts for Star Wars Day in 2026

• The animated series Maul: Shadow Lord is scheduled to conclude its first season on Disney+ with a two-episode finale airing specifically on May 4, marking the first time a Star Wars television project has aligned its series climax with the holiday.
• Enthusiasts are anticipating the first theatrical release for the franchise in seven years, as The Mandalorian & Grogu is set to premiere in cinemas just eighteen days after the observance on May 22.
• This year marks the tenth anniversary of the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which is being celebrated through special commemorative merchandise and retrospectives on the film's impact on the Mando-Verse.
• The interactive entertainment sector is preparing for the launch of several new titles, including the competitive racing game Star Wars: Galactic Racer and the turn-based tactics title Star Wars Zero Company.
• Collectors are focusing on the release of The Mandalorian Visual Guide and the debut of Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi, a spin-off series expanding on the acclaimed anime anthology.
• Lucasfilm is utilizing the 2026 holiday as the primary launchpad for a year-long countdown toward the 50th anniversary of the franchise in 2027, which is expected to include the first-ever 4K theatrical screenings of the original theatrical cut of Star Wars: A New Hope.
• The upcoming film The Mandalorian & Grogu has been confirmed to feature several Clone Wars era cameos, including the return of the bounty hunter Embo and the live-action debut of Rotta the Hutt.

In the News and Trending in the US for Star Wars Day

Top things to do in the US for Star Wars Day

• Binge watch the Star War movies.
• Dress up as a Star Wars character. Challenge your friends to do it too.
• Mark the day for the Star Wars Day event at the Joliet Area Museum and the Joliet Public Library in Ottawa, Illinois on June 2nd. The admission is free.