The third film released and the sixth film chronologically in the Star Wars Saga, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi is a sci-fi epic adventure film that continues the adventures of Luke, Leia, Han, and friends as they battle against the Empire. After a narrow escape but crushing defeat at the hands of the empire, the rebel alliance learns that a new Death Star has been constructed above the moon of Endor. With the war reaching its conclusion, the heroes will team with the forest planet's inhabitants and prepare themselves for one final showdown with Darth Vander and the Galactic Empire.
Return of the Jedi may be seen as a classic, but even George Lucas was surprisingly critical in interviews ahead of the movie's release.
Considering what's known about Emperor Palpatine and Operation: Cinder in Star Wars, why was Corusacnt spared when other Imperial core worlds weren't?
Han Solo lends the Millennium Falcon to Lando Calrissian in Return of the Jedi, but why was a light freighter chosen to lead the Death Star II attack?
Star Wars has been clarifying the aftermath of Return of the Jedi, debunking one of the darkest theories that formed in the wake of the 1983 film.
A forgotten Second Death Star plot from Return of the Jedi has long been ignored in Star Wars canon, begging the question of when it will be explored.
An iconic quote by Palpatine about his power in Return of the Jedi was turned a great joke by a Star Wars comic, revealing all his flaws.
George Lucas knew that Return of the Jedi would culminate in a duel between Luke and Darth Vader, but the catalyst for Luke's rage was in the air.
Darth Vader may have one more chance to try and overthrow Emperor Palpatine before Return of the Jedi, but will he actually make the attempt?
What's now one of the most poignant scenes in all of Star Wars was nearly cut by George Lucas from Return of the Jedi due to fan confusion.
The 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi is being further celebrated with the release of a brand-new visual archive from the final OT film.
The Star Wars fandom is dividing again, this time over what seems to be a Disney retcon of Return of the Jedi - but all is not as it seems.
Lando Calrissian and Han Solo both become Generals in Return of the Jedi, but how did they each ascend to this rank within the Rebellion?
The Star Wars Legends continuity recontextualizes numerous aspects of Return of the Jedi, making an already-excellent film even better.
The callback to Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi is much more than a simple Easter egg in Ahsoka episode 5 during Anakin and Tano's reunion.
Palpatine's demise in Return of the Jedi was inevitable, as the Emperor made one crucial mistake that had nothing to do with Darth Vader.
Return of the Jedi is a classic movie and an epic end to the original Star Wars trilogy, but some elements haven't aged well after 40 years.
Anakin Skywalker returns in Ahsoka, with an appearance that honors George Lucas's most controversial Return of the Jedi alteration.
From A Certain Point Of View: Return Of The Jedi tells some beautiful short stories that add new depth and shade to the classic Star Wars movie.
A Return of the Jedi-set short story acknowledges a common Star Wars complaint for the second time since The Mandalorian.
A popular Rebel pilot from the Star Wars films and Legends-era X-Wing books returns in a canon anthology book.
A new Star Wars short story finally reveals the thoughts and origins of one of its most fearsome creatures first introduced in the original trilogy.
