Nearly all fans of the Star Wars movie franchise agree that the original movie trilogy is a landmark in sci-fi cinema. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi are all must-watch adventures for new fans of the overall Star Wars franchise. When the prequel trilogy arrived, fans had a lukewarm reception until sheer nostalgia gave the prequel movies a second chance in fans' eyes, as showcased by countless internet memes. When the Disney-era sequel Star Wars trilogy arrived in the 2010s fans were once again divided on what they saw.
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