Star Wars Anniversaries in 2025 You Can’t Miss

This year marks the 20th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith“, but the year 2025 promises more significant “Star Wars” milestones to rejoice over. Anniversaries provide an enjoyable opportunity to re-explore the franchise’s most memorable accomplishments and ponder how they have evolved since their initial release. It’s particularly awe-inspiring when a “Star Wars” project has lasted for decades, and now “Revenge of the Sith” boasts two such milestones.

This anniversary, marked by the re-release of Revenge of the Sith, is undoubtedly thrilling. However, let’s not overlook other significant Star Wars anniversaries that deserve our notice. Some stories are being honored with special releases to commemorate their anniversary, while others are being highlighted for their impact on the saga. Regrettably, it seems some stories are receiving no official recognition, making it all the more crucial for fans to remember their role in Star Wars history.

2025 Is A Big Year For Star Wars In So Many Different Ways

Movies, animation, video games, comics, and more!

Apart from “Revenge of the Sith,” two other pivotal Star Wars films are marking significant milestones this year. We’re also looking forward to three publishing anniversaries for Star Wars, two video game celebrations, and a grand commemoration of the animated Star Wars series.

  • The 5th anniversary of Star Wars: The Clone Wars‘ proper finale, “The Siege of Mandalore.”
  • The 10th anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
  • The 10th anniversary of canon Star Wars comics from Marvel
  • The 15th anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II and its unresolved cliffhanger ending.
  • The 20th anniversary of the Revenge of the Sith novelization, which many consider the best Star Wars book.
  • The 20th anniversary of Lucasfilm Animation.
  • The 30th anniversary of Star Wars: Dark Forces.
  • The 45th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back.

Star Wars has marked some of these milestones already, but there are more exciting launches yet to be unveiled later in the year.

How Star Wars Is Celebrating Its Other 2025 Anniversaries (So Far)

Exclusive content, announcements, re-releases, and more!

In 2025, the initial Star Wars anniversaries to be observed were from the perspective of publishing. Marvel commemorated a decade of new Star Wars comics by launching Star Wars: A New Legacy #1, a compilation of tales featuring characters from the previously running titles that concluded in 2024. Despite Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II not receiving any anniversary content, its novelization penned by Sean Williams was re-issued as part of the Essential Legends Collection.

At Star Wars Celebration 2025 held in Japan, the Lucasfilm Animation team commemorated their 20-year milestone by showcasing unique content and making exciting revelations.

  • A special video looking back at all the animated Star Wars TV shows
  • Screening of unfinished Clone Wars footage of Boba Fett fighting Anakin Skywalker
  • A special 20th anniversary poster combining dozens of Star Wars characters
  • The reveal of the upcoming series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord
  • And more!

Special screenings were held for the endings of both Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels at distinct panels.

Yesterday preceding this article’s release, George Lucas showcased a unique 45th anniversary screening of “The Empire Strikes Back ” at the TCM Classic Film Festival. On May 4, 2025, the authentic Disney Store will initiate the rollout of new exclusive “Empire Strikes Back ” merchandise, encompassing items such as t-shirts, mugs, toys, and additional goods. It has been announced that both “Revenge of the Sith” and “The Force Awakens” will each have books commemorating their anniversaries.

  • Star Wars: Before the Awakening paperback re-release (September 2, 2025)
  • A Deluxe Edition of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith novelization by Matthew Stover (October 14, 2025)
  • Star Wars Insider Presents The Force Awakens 10-Year Anniversary Special (November 11, 2025)

2025 promises a thrilling era with fresh Star Wars installments, yet fans shouldn’t forget to anticipate the franchise marking several of its significant milestones as well.

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2025-04-25 15:12