“May the Fourth Be With You.”
Once a clever pun, now a global celebration, Star Wars Day 2025 soared across galaxies (and continents), uniting fans, stars, and tech giants in one of the most emotionally charged and community-driven observances in pop culture history.
📆 Why May 4th?
The phrase "May the 4th Be With You" first appeared in 1979 in a British newspaper congratulating Margaret Thatcher. Since then, it has become a sacred date for Star Wars fans, symbolizing the enduring spirit of the Rebel Alliance, the wisdom of the Jedi, and the infinite possibilities of George Lucas’s universe.
🌍 How the World Celebrated in 2025
🔫 Lightsabers in the Streets of Chicago
Chicago’s Millennium Park lit up with its 10th Annual Lightsaber Freeze Mob, as fans of all ages brought Jedi and Sith energy to the Windy City. Costumes, choreographed battles, and high-energy cosplay turned the area into a live-action galactic arena.
🎠Asia Joins the Force
In Indonesia and Taiwan, massive fan parades, screenings, and cosplay contests electrified the streets. In Taipei, a synchronized lightsaber show lit up the night sky, as fans cheered their favorite characters from Darth Vader to Grogu.
đź“š Libraries to Light Speed
In Connecticut, public libraries hosted themed storytime sessions for kids, while adult fans participated in trivia contests and Jedi training camps. It wasn’t just a fandom—it was education, nostalgia, and passion rolled into one.
🧡 A Tribute to Carrie Fisher
This year’s celebration was deeply personal. Billie Lourd, daughter of the late Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), posted a touching tribute of her children watching "Return of the Jedi" for the first time.
“Watching them see her—my mom, their grandmother—on screen, it was like she was with us again,” she wrote.
Fans across social media responded with tears, memes, and memories, proving how deeply Leia still lives in the hearts of millions.
🔝 Top 10 Star Wars Films Ranked (2025 Edition)
According to The Hindu and The Times, fans and critics ranked their favorite Star Wars stories of all time:
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The Empire Strikes Back
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Rogue One
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Return of the Jedi
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A New Hope
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The Mandalorian (Season 2)
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Revenge of the Sith
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Andor
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The Clone Wars
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The Force Awakens
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Ahsoka
Fans praised the emotional depth of Rogue One and the world-building brilliance of Andor, with many younger viewers discovering the saga through streaming.
đź’» Google & Disney+ Join the Fun
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Google added a surprise: when users searched for “Star Wars Day,” the screen erupted with confetti, lightsabers, and iconic characters like R2-D2 and Yoda.
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Disney+ rolled out a curated playlist featuring all trilogies, spinoffs, and behind-the-scenes content. A rumored sneak peek of an upcoming series also stirred the pot!
🛍️ May 4th = Mega Deals
Retailers across the globe dropped limited-time Star Wars merch:
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Amazon: Deep discounts on LEGO Star Wars sets, including the massive 7,500-piece Millennium Falcon.
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Funko: Exclusive May 4th pop figures sold out in under 2 hours.
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Hasbro: Launched a collector’s edition of the Darth Maul lightsaber.
📸 Star Wars Day in Photos
From Jakarta to New York, fans shared moments of joy, creativity, and community. The costumes were more intricate, the events bigger, and the fandom stronger than ever.
✨ Final Thoughts: A Galaxy That Keeps Expanding
Star Wars Day 2025 reminded the world why this saga isn't just a movie—it’s a way of life. It’s rebellion and redemption, family and friendship, legacy and the future. Whether you cheer for the Jedi or walk with the Sith, on May 4th, we are all one with the Force.
Until next year, may the Force be with you. Always.
