Star Wars Day

Star Wars Day Quick Facts - AU

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2023 Date	4 May 2023
2024 Date	4 May 2024

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Star Wars Day in 2023

Thursday, 4 May

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Star Wars Day seeks to celebrate all things Star Wars. Star Wars is a sci-fi space media franchise created by George Lucas. The original film, Star Wars (retitled Episode IV: A New Hope), was shown in 1977. The original book, Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker, was first published in 1976. Since then, the Star Wars franchise has become the 5th highest-grossing media franchise of all time according to titlemax.com. This day offers fans a chance to embrace the films, the books, and everything else related to Star Wars. Fans typically dress up as their favorite characters and there are special deals on movies, games, and books.

Star Wars Day has been celebrated since the creation of Facebook groups back in 2008. It was officially recognized by Lucasfilm and Disney in 2013. It is observed annually on May 4th, a date chosen for the pun, May the 4th (force) be with you.

Top Tweets for Star Wars Day -

Updated 05:03

Happy Star Wars day. #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsFanArt https://t.co/EOFqINO1oS
— Daz Tibbles (@daztibbles) May 4, 2023

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— 🎙Sarah Jane Eve🎙 (@SarahSilverSTAR) May 4, 2023

Happy Star Wars Day my fellow rebels! https://t.co/JdVjOM0p7e
— kd kells (@KDKells) May 3, 2023

Facts about Star Wars Day

According to the South China Morning Post, the Star Wars Saga franchise is worth more than $70 billion in 2022.
$11 million were spent on the production of the first Star Wars movie, which generated $775.4 million in revenue.

In the News and Trending in Australia for Star Wars Day

Updated 05:03 Best Star Wars merchandise list: Celebrate Star Wars Day with these out of this world merch; May the 4th Be With You

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Star Wars Day: Jedis and dark forces at Wollongong's cosplay day

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Jedi and Siths take over QVMAG in Launceston on Star Wars Day

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Score A Second Oodie For Only $4 To Celebrate Star Wars Day

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Top things to do in Australia for Star Wars Day

Binge watch the Star War movies.
Dress up as a Star Wars character. Challenge your friends to do it too.
Visit the Star Wars exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, which features the original costumes, props, and artwork from the films.
Visit the May the Fourth Be With You Festival in Sydney that celebrates Star Wars Day with activities like cosplay competitions, trivia games, photo booths, and movie screenings.