Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017) directed by Rian Johnson is the eighth film in the saga. The story continues the Resistance's pursuit by the First Order. Rey seeks Master Luke Skywalker on Ahch-To for Force training. Luke, traumatized by his Jedi academy failure and Kylo Ren's corruption, initially refuses to train Rey but eventually reveals profound truths about the Force. Kylo Ren wrestles with his identity and proposes Rey abandon everything together. The movie presents Snoke's death at Kylo Ren's hands. The battle on Crait's salt flats with Holdo's sacrifice is one of the most visually impactful. It deeply divided audiences but expanded the Force mythology.

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) is the movie that started everything, both chronologically and historically. Released on May 25, 1977, it revolutionized the film industry, established the modern blockbuster paradigm, and created one of the most successful franchises in history. The story follows Luke Skywalker, a young farmer from Tatooine whose life changes when he acquires droids C-3PO and R2-D2 containing secret plans for the Death Star. Through Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke discovers the Force and his true legacy. The narrative combines Western mythology with science fiction, establishing the foundations for relationships that will define the saga: Obi-Wan as mentor, the romance between Han and Leia, and the iconic final confrontation between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader.