Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) is the third and final film in the Prequel Trilogy, considered by many to be the best of the prequels. It tells the tragic transformation of Anakin Skywalker toward the dark side, becoming Darth Vader. The story shows Anakin struggling with prophetic visions of Padmé's death while Palpatine manipulates events to turn him into his Sith apprentice. Devastating Order 66 marks the end of the Jedi Order when clones receive the order to eliminate their Jedi commanders. The final battle on Mustafar ends with Anakin severely burned and Padmé dying of a broken heart giving birth to Luke and Leia.

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) directed by Irvin Kershner is considered by many to be the best movie in the entire Star Wars saga. The story begins three years after the destruction of the first Death Star, with Imperial forces locating the rebel base on Hoth. The epic Battle of Hoth with AT-AT walkers is one of the most memorable sequences. Meanwhile, Luke travels to Dagobah to train with Master Yoda, revealing the dangers of the dark side. The most iconic revelation in saga history arrives when Vader tells Luke he is his father during the confrontation in Cloud City, completely rewriting the Star Wars narrative.