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Podcast: Father. Son. Galaxy. A Star Wars Podcast
Episode: WHY RETURN OF THE JEDI IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STAR WARS FILM
Description: Return of the Jedi, the thrilling conclusion to the epic Star Wars original trilogy, needed to stick the landing. No pressure. Originally released on May 25, 1983, Jedi became the highest-grossing film that year. It was widely praised for its visual effects, action sequences, and score. It gave the fans an uplifting ending they so desperately needed after The Empire Strikes Back.We discuss the top 5 contributions Return of the Jedi made to the Star Wars canon, from the characters, designs, storylines, and dialogue. Every Star Wars project released after Return of the Jedi owes a debt to this movie and continues to s...