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1 month, 1 week - “I am your (SPOILERS REDACTED)…”The Empire Strikes Back was the sequel to a movie that helped change the way the film business worked.

Since the release of the movie in 1980, it has established its own standard. The movie explores the complex storylines in greater depth. Consequently, viewers were eager to see what would happen next.

Most fans cite The Empire Strikes Back, which turned 45 on May 21, 2025, as the greatest of the Star Wars films. But even beyond the franchise, the Irvin Kershner-directed chapter changed the ...