Every May 4, fans of Star Wars Around the world they meet to celebrate the Star Wars dayan emblematic date that pays tribute to one of the most influential franchises of pop culture.
This day is not only an opportunity to enjoy films and series, but also to reflect on their cultural impact, its creator, its current owner and the best way to experience the saga in chronological order, especially with the Spanish titles of Mexico. Next, we explore all the details of this galactic celebration.
when and why is the Star Wars Day celebrated?
He Star Wars Day It is celebrated every May 4 due to an ingenious word game in English: “May the Fourth” sounds similar to the iconic phrase “May the force be with you” (“that the force accompanies you”).
Although there is no official documented origin, the date began to gain popularity among fans from 2011, when organized events and mentions in social networks consolidated tradition.
This day is a perfect excuse for marathons, thematic events, merchandise releases and activities that celebrate the rich mythology of Star Wars.
The choice of this date reflects the playful spirit of the fans community, which has kept alive the saga since its debut in 1977.
In addition, on May 4 it coincides with an ideal time for Lucasfilm and Disney, the current owners, to promote new projects, as seen in the Star Wars Celebration 2023where new films and series were announced.
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Who created Star Wars?
Star Wars It is a creation of the visionary filmmaker George Lucas, who launched the first film, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, in 1977. Lucas, inspired by classical mythologies, space operas and Westerns, conceived an epic universe that revolutionized the cinema with its special effects and narrative.
His initial work with Lucasfilm marked the beginning of a franchise that covers films, series, books, comics and video games. Lucas wrote and directed the original trilogies (1977-1983) and prequels (1999-2005), laying the bases of the “Skywalker Saga.”
Who is the current Star Wars owner?
In 2012, The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm for 4,050 million dollars, becoming the owner of Star Wars.
Since then, Disney has expanded the franchise with the trilogy of sequelae (2015-2019), films derived such as Rogue One (2016) and Solo (2018), and successful series in Disney+ such as The Mandalorian, Andor and Ahsoka.
This acquisition allowed Disney to integrate the saga into its streaming ecosystem and thematic parks, revitalizing the saga for new generations.
How to see the Star Wars movies and series in chronological order
For fans in Mexico who wish to enjoy the saga in chronological order, following the temporal line of the fictional universe, here is the complete guide with the Mexican Spanish titles.
This order includes the “Skywalker Saga” films, the Disney+main series, according to canonical chronology.
Era of the dawn of the Jedi and High republic
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The acolyte: set 100 years before the ghost threat, explores the end of the high republic.
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Young Jedi Adventures (Star Wars: Adventures of young Jedi, series, 2023): Follow young Jedi in the high republic.
It was the fall of the Jedi
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Episode I – The ghost threat (1999)
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Episode II – The attack of the clones (2002)
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The Clone Wars (Star Wars: The clone, film and series wars, 2008-2020)
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Episode III – The revenge of the Sith (2005)
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The Bad Batch (Star Wars: El Lote Malo, serie, 2021-2024)
Era of the reign of the Empire
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Solo: A Star Wars story (2018)
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Obi-Wan Kenobi (serie, 2022)
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Andor (serie, 2022-2025)
Era of the rebellion
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Rogue One: A Star Wars story (2016)
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Episode IV – A new hope (1977)
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Episode V – The Empire Contraataca (1980)
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Episode VI – The return of Jedi (1983)
It was from the new republic
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The Mandalorian (El Mandaloriano, Series, 2019-)
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The Book of Boba Fett (Boba Fett’s book, series, 2021)
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Ahsoka (series, 2023-)
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Skeleton Crew (Skeleton Crew, serie, 2024)
Era of the promotion of the first order
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Episode VII – The Force Awakening (2015)
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Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)
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Episode IX – The rise of Skywalker (2019)
It was from the new Jedi order
This chronological order allows to follow the narrative from the origins of force to the future of the Jedi, with the names in Mexican Spanish used in cinemas and Disney+.
He Star Wars Day It is more than a word game; It is a celebration of the creativity of George Lucas and the legacy that Disney continues to expand. Whether you prefer to watch the films in launch or chronological order, the saga offers an immersive experience that connects generations. This May 4, turn on your light saber, prepare for a marathon in Disney+ and May the force accompany you.
