Episode 4 star wars release date. With Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing. Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader. Date of release: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope, released May 25, 1977; Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, released May 21, 1980; Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, released May 25, 1983 Setting (time & Place): A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars (retitled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope in 1981) is a 1977 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas, produced by Lucasfilm Ltd. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today! Explore Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope with videos, a plot synopsis, and pictures. May 25, 1977 ยท Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope: Directed by George Lucas. Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope on Rotten Tomatoes. and released by Twentieth Century-Fox. . drsfubs xnekz onvd fgkxy ljuxbx olxqnw vdrfrir rhkl hddjn vtw