A New Hope might have been an unexpected hit in 1977, but it didn't take long for Star Wars' popularity to balloon to massive proportions. By the time that The Empire Strikes Back came out in 1980, fans were already hooked. But for once, the sequel was better than the original. In fact, many Star Wars fans argue that The Empire Strikes Back is the best film in the franchise.
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