139 Fun Facts About Star Wars

What is the name of Luke Skywalker's home planet?

Tatooine's two suns give Luke his famous double-sunset moment; the Outer Rim world is also where his father Anakin grew up as a slave.

Where did "May the Force be with you" rank on the AFI's 2005 list of 100 greatest movie quotes?

Only seven lines outranked it, including "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn" at number one. The phrase first appeared in Lucas's drafts as "May the Force of Others be with you".

What color is Mace Windu's lightsaber?

Mace Windu wields a distinctive purple lightsaber. Samuel L. Jackson specifically requested a purple blade so he could spot himself in battle scenes. It was the first purple lightsaber in Star Wars canon.

What is the name of Han Solo's ship?

Han won the Millennium Falcon from Lando Calrissian at sabacc; battered as it looks, the modified YT-1300 freighter made the Kessel Run in under 12 parsecs.

Who is Darth Vader revealed to be?

Anakin Skywalker becomes Darth Vader in the prequel trilogy; Luke only learns who is behind the mask when Vader tells him 'I am your father'.

What species is Chewbacca?

The growling language Chewbacca speaks has a name, Shyriiwook; he is a Wookiee from the forest planet Kashyyyk, a species prized for strength and loyalty.

What is the name of Yoda's home planet in his exile?

After the fall of the Republic and Order 66, Yoda went into exile on the remote swamp planet Dagobah. Luke Skywalker later found him there to receive Jedi training in The Empire Strikes Back.

In the original trilogy, which planet is Leia Organa's homeworld?

Leia is made to watch as Grand Moff Tarkin destroys Alderaan to demonstrate the Death Star's power; Bail and Breha Organa had adopted her and raised her there as a princess.

What weapon do the Jedi primarily use?

Lightsabers are carried by Sith as well as Jedi; Obi-Wan said the line while handing Luke his father's old saber in A New Hope.

What is the name of the small, green, Force-sensitive child in The Mandalorian?

The child's real name is Grogu, revealed in Season 2 of The Mandalorian. While fans initially called him "Baby Yoda," he is a different character from Yoda, though he is the same species.

Who directed the original Star Wars film in 1977?

Disney paid $4.05 billion for Lucasfilm in 2012; George Lucas wrote and directed the original film, later subtitled A New Hope, and the whole prequel trilogy.

What is the Resistance pilot Poe Dameron's signature droid companion?

BB-8 is Poe Dameron's loyal astromech droid, introduced in The Force Awakens. The spherical droid's unique design was a practical effect — a real, functioning robot was built for filming.

What is the real name of the bounty hunter known as The Mandalorian?

The Mandalorian's real name is Din Djarin, played by Pedro Pascal. His name is revealed in Season 1 and becomes more prominent as the series progresses and he forms a bond with Grogu.

Which planet is the location of the Jedi Temple and the Galactic Senate?

Coruscant is the capital of the Galactic Republic and later the Empire. The entire planet is one massive city, home to the Jedi Temple and the Galactic Senate building seen prominently in the prequel trilogy.

In The Empire Strikes Back, what does Darth Vader reveal to Luke Skywalker at the end of their Cloud City duel?

He is Luke's father, and the secret was so closely guarded that David Prowse read a fake line in the Vader suit; only Mark Hamill and director Irvin Kershner knew the real one.

Who composed the iconic Star Wars musical score?

John Williams composed the music for all nine Skywalker saga films. The Star Wars main theme, Imperial March, and Duel of the Fates are among the most recognizable pieces of film music ever written. Williams has won 5 Academy Awards.

In The Force Awakens, what is Kylo Ren's real name?

Ben Solo was named for Obi-Wan 'Ben' Kenobi; Supreme Leader Snoke lured him to the dark side, and he took the name Kylo Ren.

Which bounty hunter in Mandalorian armor delivers the carbonite-frozen Han Solo to Jabba the Hutt?

Boba Fett has only a handful of lines in the original trilogy yet became one of the franchise's most popular characters; he delivers Han to Jabba's palace on Tatooine.

What does Luke ride across the ice planet Hoth?

Tauntauns are 2.5-metre bipedal snow reptiles native to Hoth; Han slices open a dead one to keep a freezing Luke alive.

What is the name of the cantina band that plays in Mos Eisley in A New Hope?

Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes are the Bith musicians playing in the Mos Eisley cantina. Their catchy tune, officially called "Mad About Me" (commonly known as the "Cantina Band" song), is one of the most recognizable pieces of Star Wars music.

What year was the original Star Wars film released in theaters?

Star Wars (later titled Episode IV: A New Hope) was released on May 25, 1977. It became the highest-grossing film of all time at that point, earning $775 million worldwide and launching one of the biggest franchises in entertainment history.

On which planet does the climactic duel between Obi-Wan and Anakin take place in Revenge of the Sith?

The volcanic planet Mustafar is where Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker have their devastating final duel in Revenge of the Sith. Anakin is left severely burned after the fight, requiring the Darth Vader suit to survive.

Which ancient Sith Lord's Rule of Two dictates there can only be a master and an apprentice?

Darth Bane established the Rule of Two about 1,000 years before the films. It states there shall be only two Sith at any time, a master and an apprentice, to prevent the infighting that had previously destroyed the Sith.

What organization does Cassian Andor work for in the TV series Andor?

Cassian Andor is a Rebel intelligence officer, and the series Andor follows his journey from a disillusioned thief to a committed revolutionary. The show chronicles the early days of the Rebel Alliance forming against the Empire.

What is the name of Anakin Skywalker's Padawan in The Clone Wars?

Ahsoka Tano was assigned as Anakin's Padawan learner during the Clone Wars. Initially controversial among fans, she became one of the most beloved characters in Star Wars, later starring in her own live-action series, Ahsoka.

What substance is Han Solo frozen in at Cloud City?

Carbonite freezing was tested on Han first because Vader wanted to be sure Luke would survive it; the frozen slab became one of Star Wars' most iconic images.

Which actor played the young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequel trilogy?

Ewan McGregor played the young Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. He later reprised the role in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022). Alec Guinness originated the role in the original trilogy.

What is Order 66?

Order 66 is the secret command embedded in the clone troopers' programming that compels them to execute all Jedi. Emperor Palpatine activates it in Revenge of the Sith, leading to the near-total destruction of the Jedi Order.

Which small, teddy-bear-like creatures help the Rebels defeat the Empire on a forest moon in Return of the Jedi?

Ewoks beat the Empire's best troops with logs, rocks and rope traps, opening the way for the Rebels to blow up the Death Star's shield generator.

Which red-and-black tattooed Sith apprentice, wielding a double-bladed lightsaber, kills Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace?

Darth Maul is cut in half by Obi-Wan moments later, and still survives, returning on cybernetic legs in The Clone Wars and in Solo.

What crystal powers a lightsaber?

Kyber crystals are Force-attuned crystals that power lightsabers. Jedi find their crystals during a rite of passage called the Gathering. The crystals are naturally colorless and attune to a Jedi, typically turning blue or green. Sith "bleed" kyber crystals to turn them red.

Which planet is the clone army created on in Attack of the Clones?

Kamino is the ocean planet where the Kaminoans created the clone army, using bounty hunter Jango Fett as the genetic template. Obi-Wan discovers the secret army on Kamino in Attack of the Clones.

What is the name of the Mandalorian alloy that is nearly indestructible and can resist lightsabers?

Beskar (also called Mandalorian iron) is an extremely durable alloy sacred to Mandalorian culture. It can withstand lightsaber strikes and blaster bolts. Din Djarin's armor in The Mandalorian is made of pure beskar.

Who is the voice actor for Darth Vader in the original trilogy?

James Earl Jones asked to go uncredited in the 1977 release; David Prowse performed Vader in the suit, and Sebastian Shaw played the unmasked Anakin in Return of the Jedi.

What is the Darksaber's significance in Mandalorian culture?

Tarre Vizsla, the first Mandalorian admitted to the Jedi Order, built the Darksaber and used it to unite his people. Whoever wins it in combat can claim leadership, which is how Din Djarin ends up its reluctant owner.

In A New Hope, what was the weakness that allowed the Rebel Alliance to destroy the Death Star?

The Death Star's thermal exhaust port, just below the main port, led directly to the reactor core. A precise proton torpedo shot down this shaft would trigger a chain reaction. Rogue One later revealed this vulnerability was intentionally designed by Galen Erso.

What is the name of the Imperial officer who commands the construction of the Death Star in Rogue One?

Director Orson Krennic (played by Ben Mendelsohn) oversees the Death Star project in Rogue One. He clashes with Grand Moff Tarkin over control of the weapon and is ultimately killed when the Death Star fires on the Scarif base.

In The Mandalorian, which former Imperial officer pursues Din Djarin to seize Grogu?

Played by Giancarlo Esposito, Gideon holds the Darksaber until Din Djarin defeats him in the season two finale — an inconvenient win that makes Djarin the rightful ruler of Mandalore.

Which was the first theatrical Star Wars film not scored by John Williams?

Michael Giacchino replaced Alexandre Desplat after reshoots pushed the schedule, leaving him only four and a half weeks to write the score. He wove several of Williams' themes into his own.

What does AT-AT stand for in Star Wars?

AT-AT stands for All Terrain Armored Transport. These massive four-legged Imperial walkers are most famously seen in the Battle of Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back. They were created using stop-motion animation for the original film.

In George Lucas's early drafts, what was Luke's surname before it became Skywalker?

The final shooting draft was titled The Adventures of Luke Starkiller as taken from the Journal of the Whills, Saga I: The Star Wars. Lucas swapped the surname mid-production, then trimmed the title to plain Star Wars.

Which actor, passed over for Han Solo in 1977, went on to play the character in the Star Wars radio series?

Lucas initially resisted casting Harrison Ford because he was not an unknown, having appeared in American Graffiti. Dozens auditioned, from Al Pacino-era names like Robert De Niro to Bill Murray and Sylvester Stallone.

In the Star Wars universe, what is a "vergence in the Force"?

A vergence is an unusual concentration of the Force in a person or location. Qui-Gon Jinn uses this term to describe young Anakin Skywalker's extraordinarily high midi-chlorian count in The Phantom Menace, suggesting Anakin may be the prophesied Chosen One.

What species is Ahsoka Tano?

Ahsoka Tano is a Togruta, characterized by their colorful skin, head-tails (montrals and lekku), and facial markings. Togrutas hail from the planet Shili. Ahsoka's distinctive white-and-blue head-tails grow longer as she ages throughout the series.

Which studio did George Lucas create the original Star Wars visual effects at?

George Lucas founded Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) in 1975 specifically to create the visual effects for Star Wars. No existing effects house could achieve his vision, so he built his own. ILM went on to revolutionize the VFX industry and has won 16 Academy Awards.

What is the name of the prison where Cassian Andor is held in the Andor TV series?

Narkina 5 is the Imperial prison facility where Cassian is incarcerated in Season 1 of Andor. The prison arc is widely praised as some of the best Star Wars storytelling ever, depicting the dehumanizing nature of the Empire through forced factory labor.

Instead of a higher fee for writing and directing Star Wars, what did George Lucas negotiate from Fox?

Lucas turned down a raise on his $150,000 fee and took the licensing, merchandising and sequel rights instead — a deal that made Lucasfilm hundreds of millions from toys, games and collectibles.

In The Clone Wars, what is the designation of the clone trooper known as Rex?

Captain Rex's full designation is CT-7567. He serves as a captain in the 501st Legion under Anakin Skywalker. Rex is one of the most prominent clone characters, appearing across The Clone Wars, Rebels, and in a cameo in Return of the Jedi (confirmed retcon).

What real-world location was used to film the Tatooine scenes in A New Hope?

The original Tatooine scenes were filmed in Tunisia, North Africa. The town of Matmata provided the troglodyte dwellings used for Luke's home, and the name "Tatooine" itself comes from the Tunisian city of Tataouine. Many of the original sets still exist in the Tunisian desert.

George Lucas based Chewbacca on which of his own pets?

The same dog later lent his name to Indiana Jones.

In how many theaters did Star Wars open on Wednesday, May 25, 1977?

Lucas learned it was a hit that night when he saw crowds outside Mann's Chinese Theatre while out for dinner.

A travel-agency poster of which real-world ruin convinced Lucas to shoot the Rebel base on Yavin 4 there?

The Mayan temples doubled for the jungle moon in the closing scenes of the 1977 film.

Whose heavily processed voice recordings were used for Garindan, the Imperial spy in Mos Eisley?

Sound designer Ben Burtt built an 'organic soundtrack' from found recordings; R2-D2's voice was partly Burtt imitating a baby.

Which movie-serial hero did George Lucas try to license before writing his own space opera?

King Features was pursuing Federico Fellini for the rights, so Lucas wrote The Star Wars instead, borrowing plot beats from Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress.

The lightsaber hilts in the original film were built from what real object?

Set decorator Roger Christian found the flash guns in a photography shop on Great Marlborough Street in London.

Peter Cushing said Lucas first approached him for which role before settling on Grand Moff Tarkin?

Cushing said he would have preferred Kenobi but his schedule only allowed for Tarkin's shorter shoot.

What fake line was David Prowse given for Vader's big reveal in The Empire Strikes Back?

Prowse was known for leaking details, so only Lucas, Kershner and Hamill knew the real line before dubbing.

The Hoth scenes of The Empire Strikes Back were shot near which Norwegian town?

Filming ran from March to September 1979 there and at Elstree Studios in England.

Lucas financed The Empire Strikes Back with a loan from which lender?

The $8 million budget ballooned, and Lucas kept ownership of the film by never taking studio money.

Han Solo's 'I know' reply to Leia's declaration of love came from whom?

The scripted line was a straightforward 'I love you too'; Ford and Kershner replaced it on set.

What fake title did Return of the Jedi use to disguise its production?

The tagline was 'Horror Beyond Imagination'; the crew wore Blue Harvest caps and T-shirts.

At one point during the writing of Return of the Jedi, the Ewoks were going to be which species instead?

Lucas felt Chewbacca's people had become too technologically savvy, so a smaller, more primitive species was invented.

Which actor played the unmasked, dying Anakin Skywalker in Return of the Jedi?

His scene lasted just over two minutes and 24 words yet drew more fan mail than any other role of his career.

Boba Fett made his first on-screen appearance in what much-mocked 1978 production?

He appears in an animated segment by Toronto studio Nelvana; the special has never been officially re-released in full.

In the 1978 TV special, what Wookiee celebration are Han and Chewbacca trying to reach?

The special introduced Chewbacca's father Itchy, wife Malla and son Lumpy.

The Wilhelm scream, used in every Star Wars film before the Disney era, originated in which 1951 film?

It is named after Private Wilhelm from The Charge at Feather River (1953), and probably voiced by Sheb Wooley.

Who dubbed Darth Maul's voice in The Phantom Menace after Ray Park's was judged 'too squeaky'?

Park had been a member of the stunt crew; Blessed voiced Boss Nass and Secombe voiced Watto.

Which future star played Sabé, Queen Amidala's decoy handmaiden, in The Phantom Menace?

Her parents tried to talk her out of auditioning; Jabba the Hutt in the same film was voiced by sound designer Ben Burtt.

Attack of the Clones was among the first feature films to be shot entirely in what format?

Most of it was filmed at Fox Studios Australia in Sydney, with location work in Tunisia, Italy and Spain.

Which real volcano's eruption gave the Revenge of the Sith crew footage for Mustafar?

The Kashyyyk backdrops came from limestone peaks filmed in Phuket, Thailand.

Which famous director served as an uncredited 'guest director' on the climax of Revenge of the Sith?

He oversaw pre-visualisation of the Utapau chase and made suggestions for the Order 66 montage and Mustafar duel.

Which two directors were fired from Solo: A Star Wars Story in June 2017 and replaced by Ron Howard?

Solo went on to be the first Star Wars film to lose money, grossing $393 million worldwide.

In Solo, Chewbacca says the Kessel Run distance was closer to what, prompting Han's "not if you round down"?

Rey misquotes it as fourteen parsecs in The Force Awakens, and Han corrects her.

The Millennium Falcon was redesigned because its original shape resembled a ship from which TV series?

The rejected model was rescaled and reused as Princess Leia's ship, the Tantive IV.

Who wrote the first-draft screenplay of The Empire Strikes Back before Lawrence Kasdan took over?

The veteran science-fiction writer died shortly after delivering her draft and shares the screen credit.

Which Star Wars anthology film was the first scored by Michael Giacchino rather than John Williams?

Giacchino wrote the score in about four weeks after Alexandre Desplat left following extensive reshoots.

Who owned Han Solo's ship before Han won it in a game of sabacc?

Han won the ship several years before the events of the original film, as shown at the end of Solo: A Star Wars Story.

Before turning to the dark side, the podracing boy from Tatooine who grew up to become Darth Vader had what name?

Anakin Skywalker was the Jedi believed to be the Chosen One who would bring balance to the Force; instead he fell to the dark side and became Darth Vader.

Which character famously exclaims, 'It's a trap!' in 'Return of the Jedi'?

Ackbar, a Mon Calamari commander, realizes the Rebel fleet is flying into an ambush; the line became one of the most-quoted of the trilogy and an internet meme.

What is the first name of Emperor Palpatine?

While often referred to by his surname Palpatine or his Sith title Darth Sidious, Emperor Palpatine's first name is Sheev. This detail was revealed in the 2014 novel 'Tarkin'.

In A New Hope, which planet does the Death Star destroy with its superlaser as a show of power?

Grand Moff Tarkin fires even after Leia gives up a location for the rebel base, using the planet's destruction to demonstrate what the station can do.

Who directed The Empire Strikes Back (1980)?

Lucas handed the director's chair to his former USC teacher Kershner and produced the film himself.

On which swamp planet does Luke seek out Yoda for training in The Empire Strikes Back?

Luke leaves Dagobah before his training is finished to rescue his friends at Cloud City, and returns in Return of the Jedi to find Yoda dying.

In The Empire Strikes Back, what does Darth Vader reveal to Luke about how the two of them are related?

One of cinema's most famous plot twists occurs in *The Empire Strikes Back* when Darth Vader reveals his true relationship to Luke Skywalker.

Which ice planet hosts the Rebel base, and the tauntaun-and-AT-AT battle, at the start of The Empire Strikes Back?

Hoth is so cold that Han cuts open a tauntaun to keep Luke alive overnight; the Empire's walkers overrun the base soon after.

Which actor wore the Darth Vader costume on set in the original trilogy?

Prowse was first offered the role of Chewbacca but turned it down because he wanted to play the villain.

What color is Luke Skywalker's lightsaber in *Return of the Jedi*?

The blade was blue in an early trailer and on the theatrical posters; it was switched in the final edit so it would stand out against the desert sky.

Which bounty hunter carries off the carbonite-frozen Han Solo at the end of The Empire Strikes Back?

Fett hauls his frozen prize away in his ship, Slave I, to collect the bounty a crime lord has placed on the smuggler.

What is Padmé Amidala's home planet?

Naboo, where Padmé was elected queen as a teenager, is also the home planet of Senator Palpatine and of the Gungans, including Jar Jar Binks.

What color is the lightsaber Rey builds for herself at the end of The Rise of Skywalker?

She uses part of her old quarterstaff as the hilt, echoing the yellow blades of the Jedi Temple guards seen in The Clone Wars.

What is Count Dooku's Sith name?

Count Dooku, a former Jedi Master, falls to the dark side and becomes the Sith Lord Darth Tyranus, apprentice to Darth Sidious.

What secret command turned the clone troopers against their Jedi generals at the end of the Clone Wars?

Order 66 was a secret command embedded in the clone troopers' programming, compelling them to turn on and eliminate their Jedi commanders.

According to the prequel trilogy, who was Sidious's own Sith mentor?

Palpatine tells the tale of 'Darth Plagueis the Wise' at the opera to tempt his future apprentice with the promise of cheating death, then admits the master was murdered in his sleep.

Which actor played Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi master in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace?

Neeson took the role of the wise, unconventional master in the first prequel film.

In The Phantom Menace, Jar Jar Binks belongs to which amphibious species?

Their ruler is Boss Nass, and Jar Jar later represents them in the Galactic Senate.

Who directed *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*, the first film of the sequel trilogy?

Abrams initially turned the job down; co-writer Lawrence Kasdan helped talk him into it.

What is Rey's home planet at the beginning of *The Force Awakens*?

Rey is introduced as a scavenger living on the desolate desert planet Jakku, awaiting the return of her family.

What is the birth name of Kylo Ren?

Kylo Ren was born Ben Solo, the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, and nephew of Luke Skywalker.

What type of starfighter does Poe Dameron primarily pilot in the sequel trilogy?

Poe Dameron is known as a highly skilled X-wing pilot for the Resistance, often flying his black-and-orange T-70 X-wing.

What was Finn's stormtrooper designation before he defected from the First Order?

The number nods to the cell where Leia was held in the 1977 film and to Arthur Lipsett's 1963 short film 21-87, a Lucas favorite.

On which secluded planet is Luke Skywalker found at the end of *The Force Awakens*?

Luke Skywalker is discovered in self-imposed exile on the oceanic planet Ahch-To, home of the first Jedi Temple.

What is the Sith Eternal's secret fleet of Star Destroyers in The Rise of Skywalker called?

The Final Order is a colossal fleet of planet-destroying Star Destroyers, secretly amassed by the Sith Eternal under Darth Sidious on Exegol.

Who is the main protagonist of the standalone film *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story*?

Jyn Erso leads a daring mission to steal the plans for the Death Star in *Rogue One*, making her the central figure of the story.

What is the name of the tropical planet that houses the Imperial data archives in *Rogue One*?

Scarif is a heavily fortified tropical planet where the Galactic Empire stores crucial data, including the Death Star plans.

Which famous actor did George Lucas first consider to voice Darth Vader before choosing James Earl Jones?

Lucas decided Welles' voice would be too recognizable to audiences and went with the then lesser-known Jones.

What happens to Han Solo in *The Force Awakens*?

Han confronts his son on a bridge inside Starkiller Base and is run through with a crossguard lightsaber.

What species is the Jedi Master Yoda?

The species of Jedi Master Yoda has never been officially named or revealed in the Star Wars films or canon, adding to his mystique.

Who directed Return of the Jedi (1983)?

Lucas stayed on as executive producer and co-writer but handed the director's chair to the Welsh filmmaker.

In what years were the three original *Star Wars* trilogy films first released?

The original *Star Wars* trilogy consists of *A New Hope* (1977), *The Empire Strikes Back* (1980), and *Return of the Jedi* (1983).

Which bounty hunter's DNA was used as the template for the Republic's clone army?

As part of his fee he asked for one unaltered clone to raise as a son, who grew up to become a bounty hunter himself.

Who are Princess Leia's adoptive parents?

Senator Bail Organa, an early rebel leader, and his wife Queen Breha raise the girl as a princess after her mother's death.

In Return of the Jedi, what beast does Luke kill after being dropped through a trapdoor in Jabba's palace?

Once the beast is dead, the crime lord orders Luke, Han and Chewbacca fed to the Sarlacc instead.

What creature nearly swallows Han Solo's ship in an asteroid field in The Empire Strikes Back?

What looks like a sheltered cave turns out to be the mouth of a giant space slug living inside the asteroid.

In The Empire Strikes Back, Cloud City floats above which gas planet?

The city's administrator is forced by Vader to hand Han over to the Empire, then helps Leia and Chewbacca escape.

What color is the lightsaber of Darth Maul?

Darth Maul, a Sith Lord, is known for his distinctive double-bladed red lightsaber.

The Rebels' climactic ground battle in Return of the Jedi, to knock out the Death Star's shield generator, is fought where?

Endor's forest moon is where Ewoks and Rebel commandos bring down the shield generator, letting the fleet attack the second Death Star.

Who co-wrote the Attack of the Clones screenplay with George Lucas?

Lucas only finished his rough draft in March 2000, three months before cameras rolled, and brought Hales in for the third draft that became the shooting script.

What sarcastic working title did Attack of the Clones use as an in-joke about fan reaction to Episode I?

Jar Jar Binks was cut down to a minor role in Episode II, and it is his Senate motion that grants Palpatine emergency powers.

In Attack of the Clones, which shapeshifting bounty hunter fails to assassinate Senator Amidala?

Zam is a Clawdite, and Jango Fett silences her with a toxic dart before she can name her employer.

According to the Kaminoans, which long-dead Jedi Master ordered the clone army?

Obi-Wan learns the order was placed a decade earlier, and the mystery of who really commissioned the clones drives much of the later Clone Wars series.

On which planet does the arena battle at the end of Attack of the Clones take place?

The arena was originally a foam-block miniature, but the new digital cameras exposed its flaws and it had to be rebuilt in more detail.

Which Jedi Master kills Jango Fett during the arena battle in Attack of the Clones?

Young Boba picks up his father's helmet afterwards, a moment that seeds his later career as a bounty hunter.

Which Lake Como estate doubled as the Naboo lake retreat where Anakin and Padmé fall in love?

Other locations included the Plaza de España in Seville and the Palace of Caserta, with the bulk of shooting done at Fox Studios in Sydney.

Which body part does Anakin lose to Count Dooku's lightsaber at the end of Attack of the Clones?

Lucas has called the saga a poem that rhymes: Luke loses his hand to Vader in the middle film of the original trilogy.

Which boy band's Attack of the Clones cameo, filmed at the request of Lucas's daughters, was cut?

They are reportedly still glimpsed for a moment in an overhead crowd shot.

Which film out-grossed Attack of the Clones in North America in 2002, a first for a Star Wars film?

Both Spider-Man and The Two Towers beat it domestically; Attack of the Clones still finished fourth worldwide with about $649 million.

Attack of the Clones replaced which character's puppet with a fully computer-generated version?

Animators tested the CGI model with audio from The Empire Strikes Back, and Lucas kept pointing them back to the Episode V look as the reference.

In which Coruscant nightclub do Obi-Wan and Anakin capture Padmé's would-be assassin?

Anthony Daniels and Ahmed Best, minus their C-3PO and Jar Jar costumes, cameo as two patrons who watch the arrest.

In which year did George Lucas sell Lucasfilm to Disney?

The sale was announced in October alongside a promise that Episode VII would arrive in 2015.

Who became president of Lucasfilm after the Disney purchase and produced the new films?

Lucas handed her his own sequel story treatments during the sale, but they were later discarded.

In which year were the Expanded Universe stories declared non-canon and rebranded as 'Legends'?

Only downloadable content for The Old Republic MMO kept being produced under the Legends label after that April announcement.

Which 1991 Timothy Zahn novel opened the Thrawn trilogy and topped the NYT bestseller list?

The trilogy introduced Grand Admiral Thrawn and Mara Jade and is widely credited with reviving the franchise in the 1990s.

Which Marvel editor-in-chief said Star Wars comic sales saved the company financially in 1977-78?

The sales quota of 100,000 copies was blown past so quickly that Lucasfilm was able to renegotiate its royalties from a position of strength.

Which publisher picked up and released the 1991-95 Star Wars comic series Marvel dropped?

That publisher then ran dozens of titles, from Tales of the Jedi to Knights of the Old Republic, until the licence returned to Marvel in 2015.

Which actor was first cast as Wicket the Ewok but was replaced after getting food poisoning?

His replacement, Warwick Davis, had no film acting experience and went on to a long career in the franchise.

What was the production budget of Return of the Jedi?

Lucas was determined not to overrun as Empire had, and the shoot ran six weeks shorter than its predecessor.

In which US state were the Endor forest scenes of Return of the Jedi filmed?

The crew shot in Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park and on private land near Smith River after two weeks in Arizona's Yuma Desert.

Return of the Jedi's opening day beat which film's single-day gross record?

It went on to a record $45.3 million opening week and finished as the highest-grossing film of 1983.

Which director, fresh from an Oscar nomination for The Elephant Man, did Lucas approach for Jedi?

Lucas also considered Lamont Johnson before settling on the less experienced Richard Marquand, whom he shadowed closely on set.