On May 25, 1977, the original Star Wars (later renamed Episode IV: A New Hope was released in approximately 25 or so theatres in the United States. Word of mouth spread, and the film opened in more theatres. The knowledge grew…
Twenty-five years, five films (eight if you count the Special Editions as different films), and countless spin-off media things later, Star Wars has become arguably the biggest, best, and most famous sci-fi saga of all time.
Thank you George for a wonderful galaxy far, far away. Here’s to the next 25 years.