Star Wars Has Secretly Retconned A New Hope's Jedi History
One foundational description of the Jedi history provided by Obi-Wan Kenobi in A New Hope has been subtly retconned, addressing a lingering plot hole.
Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (1977)
The film that began the Star Wars franchise, Episode IV - A New Hope tells the story of wistful Force-sensitive Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), who longs to leave his home planet of Tatooine to fight the evil Empire. After inheriting his Jedi father's weapon, a lightsaber, Luke sets off under the tutelage of Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness) with smuggler Han Solo (Harrison Ford) to join the Rebellion and face the evil Darth Vader.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Where to Watch
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- Director
- George Lucas
- Release Date
- May 25, 1977
- Studio(s)
- Lucasfilm
- Distributor(s)
- 20th Century
- Cast
- Mark Hamill , Harrison Ford , Carrie Fisher , Alec Guinness , David Prowse , James Earl Jones , Frank Oz , Anthony Daniels , Kenny Baker , Peter Mayhew , Peter Cushing
- Writers
- George Lucas
- Runtime
- 121 Minutes
- Franchise(s)
- Star Wars
- Sequel(s)
- Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back , Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi , Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens , Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi , Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker
- prequel(s)
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace , Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones , Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith , Solo: A Star Wars Story , Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Budget
- $11 Million
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