All six of the main films in the series were also nominated for or won Academy Awards. Reactions to the original trilogy were mostly positive, with the last film being considered the weakest, while, inversely, the prequel trilogy received a more mixed reaction, with most of the praise being for the final movie, according to most review aggregator websites. The three prequel films were also released at three-year intervals, with the final film of the trilogy released on May 19, 2005. Sixteen years after the release of the trilogy's final film, the first in a new prequel trilogy of films was released. The first film, A New Hope, was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Studios, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year intervals. The fictional universe also contains many themes, especially influences of philosophy and religion.
Their weapon of choice, the lightsaber, is commonly recognized in popular culture. The franchise depicts a galaxy described as far, far away in the distant past, and it commonly portrays Jedi as a representation of good as they fight for the Republic, in conflict with the Sith, their evil counterparts who fight for the Empire. These media have kept the franchise active in the interim between the film trilogies.
These supplements to the three film trilogies have resulted in significant development of the series' fictional universe. The Expanded Universe includes books, television series, computer and video games, and comic books. The popular film series has spawned an extensive media franchise which is organised as canon. Star Wars is an American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas.
“ A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.” ―Opening phrase
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