ALL OF YOUR STAR WARS FAVORITES NOW STREAMING ON DISNEY+ See All See All THE PHANTOM MENACE ATTACK OF THE CLONES REVENGE OF THE SITH A NEW HOPE THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK RETURN OF THE JEDI THE FORCE AWAKENS THE LAST JEDI THE RISE OF SKYWALKER ROGUE ONE SOLO See All THE PHANTOM MENACE ATTACK OF THE CLONES REVENGE OF THE SITH A NEW HOPE THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK RETURN OF THE JEDI THE FORCE AWAKENS THE LAST JEDI THE RISE OF SKYWALKER ROGUE ONE SOLO Star Wars: A New Hope With the planet-destroying power of the Death Star, the Empire looks to cement its grip on the galaxy. Meanwhile, farm boy Luke Skywalker rises to face his destiny. Characters Darth Vader databank Obi-Wan Kenobi databank Luke Skywalker databank Han Solo databank Chewbacca databank Grand Moff Tarkin databank Show More Loading... Video Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope - Opening Crawl In the original May 1977 release of Star Wars, the opening crawl did not feature an Episode number or the subtitle “A New Hope.” Those would be added with the film’s April 10, 1981, theatrical re-release. video Show More Loading... 1:06 A New Hope - Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection video 2:02 Episode IV Teaser Trailer video 1:29 Creature Cantina video 2:08 Use the Force, Luke video Show More Loading... Gallery Star Wars: A New Hope Story Gallery galleries Show More Loading... Locations Tatooine Tatooine is harsh desert world orbiting twin suns in the galaxy’s Outer Rim. In the days of the Empire and the Republic, many settlers scratched out a living on moisture farms, while spaceport cities such as Mos Eisley and Mos Espa served as home base for smugglers, criminals, and other rogues. Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker both once called Tatooine home, although across the stars it was more widely known as a hive of scum and villainy ruled by the crime boss Jabba the Hutt. databank Mos Eisley Cantina The Mos Eisley cantina is a dimly-lit tavern known for its strong drinks, hot tunes, and occasional outbreaks of shocking violence. Most star pilots visiting Tatooine spend their downtime in the cantina, making it an ideal spot to hire a starship's crew. databank Yavin 4 One of a number of moons orbiting the gas giant Yavin in the galaxy’s Outer Rim, Yavin 4 is a steamy world covered in jungle and forest. It was the location of the principal rebel base early in the Galactic Civil War, and the site from which the Rebellion launched the attack that destroyed the first Death Star -- a confrontation known thereafter as the Battle of Yavin. databank Show More Loading... Technology Millennium Falcon An extensively modified Corellian light freighter, the Millennium Falcon is a legend in smuggler circles and is coveted by many for being the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy. Despite her humble origins and shabby exterior, the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs has played a role in some of the greatest victories of the Rebel Alliance and the New Republic. The Falcon looks like a worn-out junker, but beneath her hull she’s full of surprises. A succession of owners, including Lando Calrissian and Han Solo, have made special modifications that boosted the freighter’s speed, shielding and firepower to impressive – and downright illegal – levels. The price of such tinkering? The Falcon can be unpredictable, with her hyperdrive particularly balky. Despite her flaws, she’s beloved by her owners – Han Solo and Chewbacca spent years searching the galaxy for the ship they once called home, rejoicing when they finally reclaimed her. databank Death Star The Death Star was the Empire’s ultimate weapon: a moon-sized space station with the ability to destroy an entire planet. But the Emperor and Imperial officers like Grand Moff Tarkin underestimated the tenacity of the Rebel Alliance, who refused to bow to this technological terror… databank X-wing Starfighter The X-wing is a versatile Rebel Alliance starfighter that balances speed with firepower. Armed with four laser cannons and two proton torpedo launchers, the X-wing can take on anything the Empire throws at it. Nimble engines give the X-wing an edge during dogfights, and it can make long-range jumps with its hyperdrive and its astromech droid co-pilot. Luke Skywalker is famous for destroying the Death Star behind the controls of an X-wing. databank Show More Loading... Behind the Scenes Star Wars: A New Hope Behind the Scenes Gallery galleries More Behind the Scenes Peek behind the curtain of the most innovative film franchise of all time with exclusive video documentaries, image galleries and more. films 15:32 Star Wars Featurette: The Birth of the Lightsaber Star Wars creator George Lucas, actor Mark Hamill, and sound designer Ben Burtt discuss the concept and creation of the lightsaber. video Show More Loading...