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[[File:SWDVDReleases.jpg|thumb|300px|The original DVD releases of the films.]]
This page describes the significant DVD releases of official ''Star Wars'' movies, TV shows and documentaries, excluding releases which did not come directly from [[Lucasfilm]] (such as [[Star Wars Tech]] or spoof programs like ''[[Robot Chicken: Star Wars]]'').
 
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This page describes '''the significant home video releases of official ''Star Wars'' films, television shows, and documentaries''', excluding releases which did not come directly from [[Lucasfilm Ltd.|Lucasfilm]] (such as ''[[Star Wars Tech]]'' or spoof programs like ''[[Robot Chicken: Star Wars]]'').
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==1977==
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In [[1977]], Ken Films released selected scenes from the original [[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|''Star Wars'']] onto [[Wikipedia:Super 8 film|Super 8 film]]. They were available in black-and-white silent, color silent, and color sound varieties. The United States market also saw Spanish-language versions of the scenes (as "''La guerra de las galaxias''").
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also in the same year, [[Kenner Products|Kenner]] released their own selected scenes from [[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|''Star Wars'']] on the Kenner Movie Viewer toy.<ref>{{WebCite|author=Todd Coopee|text=Movie Viewer|url=https://toytales.ca/movie-viewer|work=ToyTales.ca|archivedate=20220628131022}}</ref><ref>{{WebCite|url=https://www.retrothing.com/2006/07/star_wars_movie.html|text=Star Wars Movie Viewer|archivedate=20230203172508}}</ref><ref>{{WebCite|url=http://theswca.com/index.php?action=disp_item&item_id=22504|text=Movie Viewer with MTFBWY cassette|work=Star Wars Collectors Archive}|archivedate=20230409202155}</ref><ref>{{WebCite|url=http://theswca.com/index.php?action=disp_category&category_id=407|text=Video and Film|work=theswca.com|archivedate=20230410153159}}</ref>
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==1979==
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In [[1979]], [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]] released [[The Making of Star Wars]] on [[Wikipedia:VHS|VHS]] and [[Wikipedia:Betamax|Betamax]] tape cassette systems.
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==1982==
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===''A New Hope''===
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The very first home video release of any ''Star Wars'' film came in May 1982 when [[Wikipedia:20th Century Fox Home Entertainment|20th Century Fox Video]] released ''Star Wars'': Episode IV ''A New Hope'' on VHS, Betamax, [[Wikipedia:LaserDisc|LaserDisc]], [[Wikipedia:Capacitance Electronic Disc|CED VideoDisc]], and [[Wikipedia:Video 2000|V2000]] tape cassettes.
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==1984==
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===''The Empire Strikes Back''===
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[[Wikipedia:CBS/Fox Video|CBS/FOX]] released [[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''Star Wars'': Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']] on VHS, Betamax, LaserDisc, CED VideoDisc, and V2000 tape cassettes in November 1984.
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The empire strikes back 1984 vhs.jpg|''The Empire Strikes Back'' VHS, 1984.
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==1986==
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===''Return of the Jedi''===
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[[Wikipedia:CBS/Fox Video|CBS/FOX]] released [[Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi|''Star Wars'': Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi'']] on VHS, Betamax, LaserDisc, CED VideoDisc, and V2000 tape cassettes on [[February 25]], 1986.<ref name="This Week! Ep5">{{ThisWeek|aXaqpI-IARE|Star Wars: The High Republic Debuts, The Magic Behind The Mandalorian, and More! &#124; This Week! In Star Wars}}</ref>
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===''A New Hope'' Japanese Widescreen Special Collection===
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In 1986, CBS/Fox released ''A New Hope'' on LaserDisc in Japan as part of its "Special Collection" brand. This also marked the first letterbox release of the film.
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==1987==
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===''The Empire Strikes Back'' and ''Return of the Jedi'' Japanese Widescreen Special Collection===
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In [[1987]], CBS/Fox released ''The Empire Strikes Back'' and ''Return of the Jedi'' on LaserDisc in Japan as part of its "Special Collection" brand. This also marked the first letterbox release of both films.
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==1988==
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===''Droids'' and ''Ewoks'' VHS releases (CBS/FOX)===
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In [[1988]], [[Wikipedia:CBS/Fox Video|CBS/FOX]] released [[Wikipedia:PAL|PAL]]-formatted VHS tapes for various European and Australian markets. The following represent the ten UK releases:
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*''Droids'' 1
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**"The White Witch" (ep #1)
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**"Escape into Terror" (ep #2)
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**"The Trigon Unleashed" (ep #3)
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**"A Race to the Finish" (ep #4)
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*''Droids'' 2
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**"The Lost Prince" (ep #5)
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**"The New King" (ep #6)
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**"The Pirates of Tarnooga" (ep #7)
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**"The Revenge of Kybo Ren" (ep #8)
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*''Droids'' 3
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**"Tail of the Roon Comet" (ep #10)
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**"The Roon Games" (ep #11)
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**"Across the Roon Sea" (ep #12)
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**"The Frozen Citadel" (ep #13)
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*''Droids: The Great Heap'' (eps #14&ndash;15)
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*''Ewoks''
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**"The Haunted Village" (ep #2)
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**"The Cries of the Tress" (ep #1)
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**"Rampage of the Phlogs" (ep #3)
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**"Sunstar versus Shadowstone" (ep #9)
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*''Ewoks'' 2
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**"To Save Deej" (ep #4)
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**"The Land of the Gupins" (ep #8)
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**"The Travelling Jindas" (ep #5)
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**"The Curse of the Jindas" (ep #7)
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*''Ewoks'' 3
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**"Wicket's Wagon" (ep #10)
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**"The Tree of Light" (ep #6)
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**"Asha" (ep #13)
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**"Blue Harvest" (ep #12)
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*''Ewoks'' 4
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**"The Crystal Cloak" (ep #14)
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**"The Wish Plant" (ep #15)
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**"The Totem Master" (ep #19)
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**"A Gift For Shodu" (ep #20)
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**"Horville's Hut Of Horrors" (ep #29)
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**"The Tragic Flute" (ep #30)
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**"Just My Luck" (ep #31)
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**"Bringing Up Norky" (ep #32)
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*''Ewoks'' 5
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**"Home is Where the Skrieks Are" (ep #16)
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**"Princess Latara" (ep #17)
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**"Gone With The Mimphs" (ep #22)
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**"The First Apprentice" (ep #23)
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**"Party Ewok" (ep #34)
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**"Malani the Warrior" (ep #35)
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**"A Hard Sell" (ep #24)
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**"A Warrior and A Lurdo" (ep #25)
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*''Ewoks'' 6
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**"Battle for the Sunstar" (ep #33)
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**"The Season Scepter" (ep #26)
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**"The Raich" (ep #18)
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**"Night of the Stranger" (ep #21)
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==1989==
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In [[1989]], the original version of ''Star Wars'' and ''Return of the Jedi'' were released in anamorphic widescreen format on Super 8 film by Derann Film Services. ''Star Wars'' and ''The Empire Strikes Back'' received their first US-region widescreen LaserDisc releases.
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==1990s==
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In the 1990s, Classic Home Cinema released ''The Empire Strikes Back'' in its entirety on Super 8 film.
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==1990==
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===''Return of the Jedi'' (Widescreen)===
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In 1990, ''Return of the Jedi'' had a widescreen LaserDisc release in the US.
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===Ewok movies on VHS and LaserDisc (MGM)===
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[[Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure|''The Ewok Adventure'']] and ''[[Ewoks: The Battle for Endor]]'' were released on VHS and LaserDisc by [[Wikipedia:MGM Home Entertainment|MGM Home Entertainment]] in [[1990]].
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===''Droids'' and ''Ewoks'' VHS releases (J2 Communications)===
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Six VHS volumes of episodes from ''[[Star Wars: Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO]]'' and [[Ewoks (TV series)|''Ewoks'']] were released on VHS by [[Wikipedia:J2 Communications|J2 Communications]] in 1990.
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*Vol. 1
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**"The Lost Prince" (ep #5)
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*Special Double Length Edition Vol. 1
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**"The White Witch" (ep #1)
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**"Escape Into Terror" (ep #2)
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*Special Double Length Edition Vol. 2
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**"The Lost Prince" (ep #5)
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**"The New King" (ep #6)
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*Vol. 1
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**"The Tree of Light" (ep #6)
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*Special Double Length Edition Vol. 1
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**"Cries of the Trees" (ep #1)
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**"The Tree of Light" (ep #6)
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*Special Double Length Edition Vol. 2
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**"The Haunted Village" (ep #2)
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**"Blue Harvest" (ep #12)
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==1992==
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===Letterbox Collector's Edition===
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In 1992, the [[original trilogy]] was released on VHS in letterbox format in the United States. The transfers were derived from the 1989&ndash;1990 American letterbox LaserDiscs. The set included a fourth tape, ''[[From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga]]'', and an abridged version of the book ''George Lucas: The Creative Impulse''.
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==1993==
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===The Definitive Collection===
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{{Main|Star Wars Trilogy: The Definitive Collection}}
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==1995==
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===Star Wars "Faces" VHS/LaserDisc===
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A new box set was released on VHS and LaserDisc on June 16, 1995. It would be the last time that the original versions of the Classic Trilogy were released on both formats, digitally mastered in [[THX]]. The widescreen LaserDisc is derived from the transfer used on the 1993 ''Definitive Collection'' set. The sole special feature is a three-part interview about the trilogy with [[George Lucas]], conducted by Leonard Maltin. These releases in the U.S. also were the first in home video history to use the 1995 domestic 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment logo, and feature it without the fade-out.
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===Star Wars Trilogy overseas VHS/LaserDisc===
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Outside the United States and Canada, the Classic Trilogy was packaged with new posters created by [[John Alvin]].
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==1996==
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===''Star Wars Animated Classics''===
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*''[[The Pirates and the Prince]]''
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**"The Lost Prince" (ep #5)
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**"The New King" (ep #6)
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**"The Pirates of Tarnooga" (ep #7)
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**"The Revenge of Kybo Ren" (ep #8)
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*''[[The Haunted Village]]''
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**"The Haunted Village" (ep #2)
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**"The Cries of the Trees" (ep #1)
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**"Rampage of the Phlogs" (ep #3)
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**"Sunstar vs Shadowstone" (ep #9)
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==1997==
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===Special Editions===
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The [[The Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition|Special Edition]] cuts of the original trilogy were released on VHS and LaserDisc on August 26, 1997. The cassettes came in either pan-and-scan or widescreen formats and included featurettes on the making of the new cuts.
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==2000==
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===''The Phantom Menace'' (VHS/LaserDisc)===
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{{See also|Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace Widescreen Video Collector's Edition}}
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[[Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace|''Star Wars'': Episode I ''The Phantom Menace'']] was released on video worldwide between April 3 and 8, 2000. The release was VHS only, though an English-language LaserDisc was released in Japan and appeared on the Video CD format in most of Asia.
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===Original trilogy reprints===
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The ''Star Wars'' Trilogy VHS set was reprinted and repackaged in 2000; the covers now include logos resembling the ones used for ''The Phantom Menace'' (episode numbers and subtitles). They were also released on Video CD at this time. While the Special Edition cuts were used, no mention is made on the packaging. The same changes were implemented on the Japanese LaserDisc. It would be the final release of the original trilogy on VHS, and the last-ever ''Star Wars'' release on LaserDisc.
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==2001==
 
==2001==
===''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace''===
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===''The Phantom Menace'' (DVD)===
 
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''[[Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace]]'' was released on DVD as a two-disc set in [[2001]], almost two years after the movie's theatrical release; it was the first ''[[Star Wars]]'' film to be officially released on DVD. The DVD version of the film had [[List of changes in Star Wars re-releases#2001 Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace DVD|several scenes edited and inserted]] by [[George Lucas]], making it slightly different and longer from its original theatrical release. The DVD also includes an audio commentary by George Lucas, producer [[Rick McCallum]], editor [[Ben Burtt]], animation director [[Rob Coleman]], and visual effects supervisors [[John Knoll]], [[Dennis Muren]], and [[Scott Squires]], as well as an easter egg (on-set bloopers) accessible through the sound menu by selecting [[THX]] and pressing [[1138 (number)|1138]].
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''The Phantom Menace'' was released on DVD as a two-disc set in [[2001]], two years after the film's theatrical release; it was the first ''Star Wars'' film to be officially released on DVD. The DVD version of the film had [[List of changes in Star Wars re-releases#2001 Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace DVD|several scenes edited and inserted]] by George Lucas, making it slightly different from and longer than its original theatrical release. The DVD also includes an audio commentary by George Lucas, producer [[Rick McCallum]], editor [[Ben Burtt]], animation director [[Rob Coleman]], and visual effects supervisors [[John Knoll]], [[Dennis Muren]], and [[Scott Squires]], as well as an [[Easter egg (virtual)|easter egg]] (on-set bloopers) accessible through the sound menu by selecting [[THX]] and pressing [[1138 (easter egg)|1138]].
   
The second DVD in the set contains various bonus features:
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The second DVD in the set contains various bonus features:
*Seven [[deleted scenes]], which can be viewed separately, or as part of ''Deleted Scenes'' documantary
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*Seven deleted scenes, which can be viewed separately or as part of a ''Deleted Scenes'' documentary
 
*''The Beginning: Making Episode I'' - an hour-long documentary chronicling the production of the movie
 
*''The Beginning: Making Episode I'' - an hour-long documentary chronicling the production of the movie
*A 12-part collection of [[Lucasfilm]]'s Web documentaries
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*A 12-part collection of Lucasfilm's web documentaries
 
*Five featurettes exploring the storyline, design, costumes, visual effects, and fight sequences in the film
 
*Five featurettes exploring the storyline, design, costumes, visual effects, and fight sequences in the film
 
*Multi-angle storyboard-to-animatic-to-film segment featuring the submarine and podrace lap 1 sequences
 
*Multi-angle storyboard-to-animatic-to-film segment featuring the submarine and podrace lap 1 sequences
*The ''[[Duel of the Fates]]'' music video featuring [[John Williams]]
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*The "[[The Duel of the Fates|Duel of the Fates]]" music video featuring [[John Williams]]
 
*Production photo gallery with captions
 
*Production photo gallery with captions
 
*Posters and print campaign
 
*Posters and print campaign
 
*Theatrical teaser and launch trailers
 
*Theatrical teaser and launch trailers
 
*Seven TV spots
 
*Seven TV spots
*''[[Star Wars: Starfighter]] - The Making of a Game'' featurette from [[LucasArts Entertainment Company|LucasArts]]
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*''[[Star Wars: Starfighter]]'' - The Making of a Game'' featurette from [[LucasArts]]
   
This DVD release is of significantly lesser quality, compared to the later Star Wars movies DVD releases. A special edition of the DVD is awaited by fans, with digitally restored image quality and a digital [[Yoda]] replacing the original puppet amonst other changes.
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This DVD release is of significantly lesser quality, compared to the later ''Star Wars'' movies DVD releases. However, for the Blu-ray version, the image quality was digitally restored from the DVD release and a digital [[Yoda]] replacing the original puppet, among other changes, were implemented. The film was also made available on VHS.
   
 
==2002==
 
==2002==
===''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones''===
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===''The Story of Star Wars''===
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[[Star Wars: Connections|''The Story of Star Wars'']] was a three-disc [[Wikipedia:VideoNow|VideoNow Color]] release.
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===''Attack of the Clones''===
 
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''[[Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones]]'' was released on DVD in November [[2002]] as a two-disc set that has picture and sound mastered from the original digital source material. The movie has [[List of changes in Star Wars re-releases#2002 Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones DVD|several elements edited or added in]] by [[George Lucas]] that make the DVD version of the film slightly different from the theatrical release. The DVD also includes an audio commentary by George Lucas, producer [[Rick McCallum]], editor [[Ben Burtt]], animation director [[Rob Coleman]] and visual effects supervisors [[Pablo Helman]], [[John Knoll]] and [[Ben Snow]], as well as an easter egg (on-set bloopers) accessible through the sound menu by selecting [[THX]] and pressing [[1138 (number)|1138]].
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[[Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones|''Star Wars'': Episode II ''Attack of the Clones'']] was released on VHS and DVD in November [[2002]] as a two-disc set that has picture and sound mastered from the original digital source material. The movie has [[List of changes in Star Wars re-releases#2002 Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones DVD|several elements edited or added in]] by George Lucas that make the DVD version of the film slightly different from the theatrical release. The DVD also includes an audio commentary by George Lucas, producer Rick McCallum, editor Ben Burtt, animation director Rob Coleman and visual effects supervisors [[Pablo Helman]], John Knoll, and [[Ben Snow]], as well as an easter egg (on-set bloopers) accessible through the sound menu by selecting THX and pressing 1138. as well as DVD-ROM website archive of [[HoloNet News (original website)|HoloNet News]]<ref name="HomingBeacon">{{SWArchive|url=episode-ii/release/video/beacon73.html|text=Homing Beacon #73}}</ref>
   
 
The second DVD in the set contains various bonus features:
 
The second DVD in the set contains various bonus features:
*Eight [[deleted scenes]] with an introduction by George Lucas
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*Eight deleted scenes with an introduction by George Lucas
 
*''From Puppets to Pixels'' - a documentary about digital characters in the movie
 
*''From Puppets to Pixels'' - a documentary about digital characters in the movie
 
*''State of the Art'' - a documentary about the previsualization of the movie
 
*''State of the Art'' - a documentary about the previsualization of the movie
 
*''Films Are Not Released; They Escape'' - a featurette about creating sound effects for the movie
 
*''Films Are Not Released; They Escape'' - a featurette about creating sound effects for the movie
 
*Three Featurettes exploring general storyline, action scenes and love story of the movie
 
*Three Featurettes exploring general storyline, action scenes and love story of the movie
*A 12-part collection of [[Lucasfilm]]'s Web documentaries
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*A 12-part collection of Lucasfilm's web documentaries
*''[[Across the Stars]]'' music video featuring [[John Williams]]
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*"[[Across the Stars]]" music video featuring John Williams
 
*Production photo gallery with captions
 
*Production photo gallery with captions
 
*Theatrical teasers and launch trailer
 
*Theatrical teasers and launch trailer
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*Twelve TV spots
 
*Twelve TV spots
 
*Posters and print campaign
 
*Posters and print campaign
*''[[R2-D2: Beneath the Dome]]'' mockumentary trailer
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*''R2-D2: Beneath the Dome'' mockumentary trailer
 
*"Episode II" visual effects breakdown montage
 
*"Episode II" visual effects breakdown montage
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The film was also released on VHS and a three-disc Video CD. The release included the eight deleted scenes which played after the end credits. These included deleted scenes and a segment of ''[[Star Wars: Connections]]''.
   
 
===''R2-D2: Beneath the Dome''===
 
===''R2-D2: Beneath the Dome''===
''[[R2-D2: Beneath the Dome]]'' is a 20-minute mockumentary telling the never before told life story of the [[astromech droid]] [[R2-D2]]. The film was made as a fun project by the cast and crew of ''[[Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones]]''. Using interviews, fake archive photos, film clips, and behind the scenes footage, the "true" story was told of Artoo's life. On [[December 26]], [[2002]] it was released on DVD, which contained all three segments that were originally aired on US TV and released on [[StarWars.com]], plus the ending credits and an easter egg of photos of R2-D2 on the sets of the Star Wars films. This DVD was a low-profile, non-advertised release.
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''[[R2-D2: Beneath the Dome]]'' is a 20-minute mockumentary made as a fun project by the cast and crew of ''Attack of the Clones''. It uses interviews, fake archive photos, film clips, and behind-the-scenes footage to tell the "true" life story of [[R2-D2]]. On [[December 26]], 2002 it was released on DVD, which contained all three segments that were originally aired on US TV and released on [[StarWars.com]], plus the ending credits and an easter egg of photos of R2-D2 on the sets of the ''Star Wars'' films. This DVD was a low-profile, non-advertised release.
   
 
==2004==
 
==2004==
 
 
===''Star Wars Trilogy'' DVD set===
 
===''Star Wars Trilogy'' DVD set===
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The [[Star Wars Trilogy (DVD)|''Star Wars'' Trilogy DVD set]], released in September [[2004]], was the first release of the original trilogy on DVD. It was a four-disc edition, which included the following:
   
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*''Star Wars'': Episode IV ''A New Hope''
The '''[[Original Trilogy|Star Wars Trilogy]]''' [[Star Wars Trilogy (DVD)|DVD set]], released in September [[2004]], was the first release of the [[Original Trilogy]] on DVD. It was a four-disc edition, which included the following:
 
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*''Star Wars'': Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back''
 
*''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]]''
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*''Star Wars'': Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi''
*''[[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back]]''
 
*''[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]]''
 
 
*Star Wars Original Trilogy Bonus Disc
 
*Star Wars Original Trilogy Bonus Disc
   
The movies on the DVDs were the [[Star Wars Trilogy (Special Edition)|Special Edition]] versions with several [[List of changes in Star Wars re-releases|additional changes]] added especially for this release, including an extensive and comprehensive high-definition digital cleanup and several major image adjustments made in order to make the films visually resemble the [[Prequel Trilogy]]. Each of the movies DVD also includes an audio commentary by [[George Lucas]], [[Ben Burtt]], [[Dennis Muren]] and [[Carrie Fisher]] (''The Empire Strikes Back'' commentary also features [[Irvin Kershner]]).
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The movies on the DVDs were the 1997 Special Edition versions with several [[List of changes in Star Wars re-releases|additional changes]] added especially for this release, including an extensive and comprehensive high-definition digital cleanup and several major image adjustments made in order to make the films visually resemble the [[prequel trilogy]]. Each of the movies DVD also includes an audio commentary by George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, and [[Carrie Fisher]] (''The Empire Strikes Back'' commentary also features [[Irvin Kershner]]).
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The fourth DVD in the set contains various bonus features:
 
The fourth DVD in the set contains various bonus features:
*''Empire of Dreams: The Story of the '''Star Wars''' Trilogy'' - a full-length documentary, covering the history of the Original Trilogy.
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*''Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy'' - a full-length documentary, covering the history of the original trilogy.
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*''The Characters of Star Wars'' - a featurette about the classic ''Star Wars'' characters
 
*''The Characters of '''Star Wars''''' - a featurette about the classic ''Star Wars'' characters
 
 
*''The Birth of the Lightsaber'' - a featurette about the impact of the [[lightsaber]]s on ''Star Wars''
 
*''The Birth of the Lightsaber'' - a featurette about the impact of the [[lightsaber]]s on ''Star Wars''
*''The Force Is With Them: The Legacy of '''Star Wars''''' - featurette about the impact of ''Star Wars'' Trilogy on movie industry
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*''The Force Is With Them: The Legacy of Star Wars'' - featurette about the impact of the ''Star Wars'' trilogy on the movie industry
*''Episode III Preview: The Return of Darth Vader'' - a featurette about the upcoming [[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith|Episode III]]
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*''Episode III Preview: The Return of Darth Vader'' - a featurette about the then-upcoming Episode III
 
*Production photo gallery with captions
 
*Production photo gallery with captions
 
*Theatrical posters
 
*Theatrical posters
*[[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (video game)|''Episode III'']] - a featurette about the creation of the video game
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*[[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (video game)|''Episode III'' - a featurette about the creation of the video game]]
*[[Star Wars: Battlefront]] Trailer and a playable Xbox Demo
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*''[[Star Wars: Battlefront]]'' trailer and a playable Xbox Demo
 
*Theatrical teaser and launch trailers
 
*Theatrical teaser and launch trailers
 
 
*TV Spots
 
*TV Spots
 
*''On-set bloopers'' - Easter Egg
 
*''On-set bloopers'' - Easter Egg
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===''Star Wars: Ewok Adventures''===
 
===''Star Wars: Ewok Adventures''===
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On [[November 23]], [[2004]], [[Lucasfilm]] and 20th Century Fox released both "Ewoks" TV-made movies on DVD, which presents the films in its original 1.33:1 aspect ratio with a Dolby Digital 2.0 English audio track and English subtitles. The release was billed as ''Star Wars: Ewok Adventures'', a "double feature" of ''[[Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure|Caravan of Courage]]'' and its sequel, ''[[Ewoks: The Battle for Endor|The Battle for Endor]]''. The disc itself is double-sided, featuring one film on each side. The DVD release featured no extras, only the films themselves.
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On [[November 23]], 2004, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox released both "Ewoks" made-for-TV movies on DVD, which presents the films in their original 1.33:1 aspect ratio with a Dolby Digital 2.0 English audio track and English subtitles. The release was billed as ''[[Star Wars: Ewok Adventures]]'', a "double feature" of ''Caravan of Courage'' and its sequel, ''The Battle for Endor''. The disc itself is double-sided, featuring one film on each side. The DVD release featured no extras.
   
 
===''Star Wars Animated Adventures''===
 
===''Star Wars Animated Adventures''===
According to [[Steve Sansweet]] at [[2007]]'s [[Celebration IV]], [[Lucas]] himself cut together the film versions of these cartoons from his favorite episodes. The 1996-1997 VHS releases were meant to present that, and for the 2004 DVD release, the DVD team assumed that the re-edits were what Lucas wanted on the DVD. In the meantime however, there are currently no plans to release the entire series on DVD.
 
 
 
====''Ewoks''====
 
====''Ewoks''====
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''[[Star Wars: Ewoks]]'' was released on DVD on [[November 23]], [[2004]] as an edited compilation under the title ''Star Wars Animated Adventures: Ewoks''. It contains eight episodes of the original series, edited together as two full length films. Episodes [[The Haunted Village|2]], [[The Cries of the Trees|1]], [[Rampage of the Phlogs|3]], and [[Sunstar vs. Shadowstone|9]] were edited together to make ''[[The Haunted Village (film)|The Haunted Village]]'', and Episodes [[Wicket's Wagon|10]], [[The Travelling Jindas|5]], [[To Save Deej|4]], and [[Asha (Ewoks episode)|13]] were edited together to make ''[[Tales from the Endor Woods]]''. ''The Haunted Village'' combines four loosely-related episodes into one story, while ''Tales from the Endor Woods'' connects four seemingly unrelated stories via a voiceover by [[Alex Lindsay]] intended to be an adult [[Wicket Wystri Warrick|Wicket]]. The original opening credits and theme song are not included as part of the films, and were replaced with simple credit sequences.
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''Ewoks'' was released on DVD on November 23, 2004 as an edited compilation under the title ''[[Star Wars Animated Adventures: Ewoks]]''. It contains eight episodes of the original series, edited together as two full-length films. Episodes [[The Haunted Village|2]], [[The Cries of the Trees|1]], [[Rampage of the Phlogs|3]], and [[Sunstar vs. Shadowstone|9]] were edited together to make [[The Haunted Village (film)|''The Haunted Village'']], and episodes [[Wicket's Wagon|10]], [[The Travelling Jindas|5]], [[To Save Deej|4]], and [[Asha (episode)|13]] were edited together to make ''[[Tales from the Endor Woods]]''. ''The Haunted Village'' combines four loosely related episodes into one story, while ''Tales from the Endor Woods'' connects four seemingly unrelated stories via a voiceover by [[Alex Lindsay]] intended to be an adult [[Wicket Wystri Warrick/Legends|Wicket]]. The original opening credits and theme song are not included as part of the films, and were replaced with simple credit sequences.
   
 
====''Droids''====
 
====''Droids''====
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''[[Star Wars: Droids]]'' was released on DVD on [[November 23]], [[2004]] as an edited compilation under the title ''Star Wars Animated Adventures: Droids''. It contains eight episodes of the original series, edited together as two full length films. Episodes [[The Lost Prince|5]]-[[The Revenge of Kybo Ren|8]] were edited together to make ''[[The Pirates and the Prince]]'', and Episodes [[Tail of the Roon Comets|10]]-[[The Frozen Citadel|13]] were edited together to make ''[[Treasure of the Hidden Planet]]''. ''The Pirates and the Prince'' combines four of the five episodes of the [[Mon Julpa]] arc into one story, while ''Treasure of the Hidden Planet'' combines the four episodes of the [[Mungo Baobab]] arc into one story. Though "[[Coby and the Starhunters]]" was originally part of the Mon Julpa story arc, the episode isn't included in the feature version. The original opening credits and theme song are not included as part of the films, and were replaced with simple credit sequences. Besides cutting the theme song of the series, many other small modifications were made for the home video releases, most notably changes to the soundtrack.
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''Droids'' was released on DVD on November 23, 2004 as an edited compilation under the title ''[[Star Wars Animated Adventures: Droids]]''. It contains eight episodes of the original series, edited together as two full-length films. Episodes [[The Lost Prince|5]]&ndash;[[The Revenge of Kybo Ren|8]] were edited together to make ''[[The Pirates and the Prince]]'', and episodes [[Tail of the Roon Comets|10]]&ndash;[[The Frozen Citadel|13]] were edited together to make ''[[Treasure of the Hidden Planet]]''. ''The Pirates and the Prince'' combines four of the five episodes of the [[Mon Julpa]] arc into one story, while ''Treasure of the Hidden Planet'' combines the four episodes of the [[Mungo Baobab]] arc into one story. Though "[[Coby and the Starhunters]]" was originally part of the Mon Julpa story arc, the episode isn't included in the feature version. The original opening credits and theme song are not included as part of the films, and were replaced with simple credit sequences. Besides cutting the theme song of the series, many other small modifications were made for the home video releases, most notably changes to the soundtrack.
   
 
==2005==
 
==2005==
 
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[[File:CWV1.jpg|thumb|150px]]
===''Star Wars: Clone Wars'' - Volume I===
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===''Star Wars: Clone Wars'' Volume One===
The [[Star Wars: Clone Wars: Volume I|first volume]] of the ''[[Star Wars: Clone Wars]]'' animated television series was released on [[DVD]] on [[March 22]], [[2005]]. It comprises [[Clone Wars: Season One|seasons one]] and [[Clone Wars: Season Two|two]], which in turn are made up of [[Clone Wars Chapter 1|Chapters 1]]-[[Clone Wars Chapter 20|20]]. The DVD also includes following features:
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The [[Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume One|first volume]] of the ''[[Star Wars: Clone Wars]]'' animated television series was released on DVD on [[March 22]], [[2005]]. It comprises seasons [[Clone Wars: Season One|one]] and [[Clone Wars: Season Two|two]], which in turn are made up of [[Clone Wars Chapter 1|Chapters 1]]&ndash;[[Clone Wars Chapter 20|20]]. The DVD also includes following features:
 
*An audio commentary track by [[Genndy Tartakovsky]]
 
*An audio commentary track by [[Genndy Tartakovsky]]
 
*''Bridging the Saga'' - a documentary about the series showing the events between Episodes II and III
 
*''Bridging the Saga'' - a documentary about the series showing the events between Episodes II and III
*Trailers for the [[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith|''Episode III'' movie]] and [[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (video game)|''Episode III'' video game]]
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*Trailers for the Episode III movie and video game
 
*Concept art gallery
 
*Concept art gallery
 
*Playable [[Xbox]] demo for ''[[Star Wars: Republic Commando]]''.
 
*Playable [[Xbox]] demo for ''[[Star Wars: Republic Commando]]''.
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===''Star Wars'' Trivial Pursuit: Saga Edition DVD===
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The Saga Edition of [[Star Wars Trivial Pursuit|''Star Wars'' Trivial Pursuit]] includes a DVD in which various ''Star Wars'' fans asks questions to the viewer.
   
 
===''Star Wars: A Musical Journey''===
 
===''Star Wars: A Musical Journey''===
'''''[[Star Wars: A Musical Journey]]''''' bonus DVD was included with the soundtrack album for [[John Williams]]'s [[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (soundtrack)|musical score]] for ''[[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]]'', released [[May 3]], [[2005]]. The DVD runs for over an hour and contains a collection of music video clips from the ''[[Star Wars]]'' films, set to selected themes from Williams's scores. It also contains a preview trailer for the ''Revenge of the Sith'' video game. Each clip features an introduction by actor [[Ian McDiarmid]]. The DVD can be watched with or without this introduction.
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''[[Star Wars: A Musical Journey]]'' bonus DVD was included with the soundtrack album for John Williams's [[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (soundtrack)|musical score]] for ''Revenge of the Sith'', released [[May 3]], 2005. The DVD runs for over an hour and contains a collection of music video clips from the ''Star Wars'' films, set to selected themes from Williams's scores. It also contains a preview trailer for the ''Revenge of the Sith'' video game. Each clip features an introduction by actor [[Ian McDiarmid]]. The DVD can be watched with or without this introduction.
   
===''Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith''===
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===''Revenge of the Sith''===
 
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[[File:Ep3DVD.jpg|thumb|150px|]]
''[[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]]'' was released on DVD on [[November 1]], [[2005]] as a two-disc set that has picture and sound mastered from the original digital source material. The movie DVD includes an audio commentary by George Lucas, producer [[Rick McCallum]], animation director [[Rob Coleman]], and visual effects supervisors [[John Knoll]] and [[Roger Guyett]]. Unlike every other DVD release of a ''Star Wars'' film, ''Revenge of the Sith'' was released without any noticeable (upon first viewing) alterations by [[George Lucas]] from the film's digital theatrical cut. A closer inspection howecer revealed one change: there used to be a fading between the scene where [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] leaves [[Mustafar]], and the scene where Vader climbs away from the lava, which was removed from the DVD release. This was also the first DVD release '''not''' to contain a secret blooper reel of footage from filming as an [[Easter egg (virtual)|easter egg]]. Instead it contains a rap video with a [[Hip-Hop Yoda|dancing Yoda]] and [[clone troopers]].
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[[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith|''Star Wars'': Episode III ''Revenge of the Sith'']] was released on DVD on [[November 1]], 2005 as a two-disc set that has picture and sound mastered from the original digital source material. The movie DVD includes an audio commentary by George Lucas, producer Rick McCallum, animation director Rob Coleman, and visual effects supervisors John Knoll and [[Roger Guyett]]. Unlike every other DVD release of a ''Star Wars'' film, ''Revenge of the Sith'' was released without any noticeable (upon first viewing) alterations by George Lucas from the film's digital theatrical cut. A closer inspection, however, revealed one change: there used to be a fade between the scene where [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] leaves [[Mustafar]], and the scene where Vader climbs away from the lava, which was removed from the DVD release. This was also the first DVD release not to contain a secret blooper reel of footage from filming as an easter egg. Instead it contains a rap video with a dancing Yoda and [[clone trooper]]s.
   
 
The second DVD in the set contains various bonus features:
 
The second DVD in the set contains various bonus features:
*Six [[deleted scenes]] with introductions by George Lucas and Rick McCallum
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*Six deleted scenes with introductions by George Lucas and Rick McCallum
*''Within a Minute'' - a documentary film about the making of the [[Mustafar]] duel
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*''Within a Minute'' - a documentary film about the making of the Mustafar duel
*''The Chosen One'' - a featurette about the path of Darth Vader through episodes 1-6
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*''The Chosen One'' - a featurette about the path of Darth Vader through episodes I&ndash;VI
 
*''It's All for Real: The Stunts of Episode III'' - a featurette about the stunts of the movie
 
*''It's All for Real: The Stunts of Episode III'' - a featurette about the stunts of the movie
*A 15-part collection of [[Lucasfilm]]'s Web documentaries
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*A 15-part collection of Lucasfilm's web documentaries
 
*''A Hero Falls'' music video
 
*''A Hero Falls'' music video
 
*Production photo gallery with captions
 
*Production photo gallery with captions
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*''[[Star Wars: Battlefront II]]'' trailer and playable Xbox demo
 
*''[[Star Wars: Battlefront II]]'' trailer and playable Xbox demo
 
*''[[Star Wars: Empire at War]]'' trailer
 
*''[[Star Wars: Empire at War]]'' trailer
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The film was also available on VHS and Video CD, although the VHS copies were only manufactured in small numbers.
   
 
===''The Story of Star Wars''===
 
===''The Story of Star Wars''===
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[[Star Wars: Connections|''The Story of Star Wars'']] was a [[Wikipedia:Walmart|Walmart]]-exclusive DVD included with initial copies of the ''Revenge of the Sith'' DVD.<ref>{{SWArchive|url=episode-iii/release/video/news20051031.html|text=''Revenge'' DVD Retailer Exclusives}}</ref> It included content from the first two discs of the 2004 VideoNow Color release of the same name.
''[[The Story of Star Wars]]'' DVD was included with some initial copies of the [[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith|''Revenge of the Sith'']] DVD exclusively at Wal-Mart stores. As with many previous ''Star Wars'' "history" featurettes, it is hosted with newly shot footage by the droid duo, R2-D2 and C-3PO. Presented in full frame with Dolby Digital 2.0 sound and running 1 hour in total, it was originally produced and released in 2004 as a 3-disc collection for the VideoNow Color personal video player. The DVD version contains the content from the first two discs: ''The Story of Anakin Skywalker'' and ''The Story of Luke Skywalker''. The footage used contains no scenes from ''Revenge of the Sith'' nor does it have the changes contained in the 2004 DVD Special Edition releases.
 
   
 
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===''Star Wars: Clone Wars'' - Volume II===
 
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===''Star Wars: Clone Wars'' Volume Two===
The [[Star Wars: Clone Wars: Volume II|second volume]] of the ''[[Star Wars: Clone Wars]]'' animated television series was released on [[DVD]] on [[December 6]], [[2005]]. It comprises [[Clone Wars: Season Three|Season Three]] of the series, which is in turn made up of [[Clone Wars Chapter 21|Chapters 21]]-[[Clone Wars Chapter 25|25]]. The DVD also includes following features:
 
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The [[Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume Two|second volume]] of the ''Star Wars: Clone Wars'' animated television series was released on DVD on [[December 6]], 2005. It comprises [[Clone Wars: Season Three|Season Three]] of the series, which is in turn made up of [[Clone Wars Chapter 21|Chapters 21]]&ndash;[[Clone Wars Chapter 25|25]]. The DVD also includes following features:
*An audio commentary from [[Genndy Tartakovsky]]
 
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*An audio commentary from Genndy Tartakovsky
*''[[Connecting the Dots]]'' - a documentaty about the television series leading up to the ''[[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith|Revenge of the Sith]]''
 
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*[[Clone Wars Connecting the Dots|''Connecting the Dots'']] - a documentary about the television series leading up to the ''Revenge of the Sith''
 
*Concept art gallery
 
*Concept art gallery
*''[[Star Wars: Battlefront II]]'' trailer and playable X-Box demo
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*''Star Wars: Battlefront II'' trailer and playable Xbox demo
*''[[Star Wars: Empire at War]]'' trailer
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*''Star Wars: Empire at War'' trailer
*Animated [[Lego Star Wars]] short film: ''[[Revenge of the Brick]]''
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*Animated [[LEGO]] Star Wars short film: [[LEGO Star Wars: Revenge of the Brick|''Revenge of the Brick'']]
   
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===Star Wars Trilogy 3-pack===
==2006==
 
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Also on December 6, the original trilogy DVDs were repackaged as a three-pack without the bonus disc and featuring new box art. As with the 2004 release, the set was available in both widescreen and full screen.<ref>{{WebCite|url=http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/star-wars-trilogy.html|title=Star Wars Trilogy|author=Woodward, Tom|date=2005-09-27|work=dvdactive.com|archivedate=20170926111820}}</ref>
   
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==2006==
 
===Star Wars Trilogy - Unaltered===
 
===Star Wars Trilogy - Unaltered===
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*''Star Wars'': Episode IV ''A New Hope''
 
*''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]]''
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*''Star Wars'': Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back''
*''[[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back]]''
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*''Star Wars'': Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi''
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The [[Original unaltered trilogy|original unaltered versions]] of the original trilogy were officially made available to fans on DVD on [[September 12]], 2006.<ref>{{SWArchive|url=episode-iv/release/video/news20060503.html|text=This September: Original Unaltered Trilogy on DVD}}</ref> Each of the films in this release was presented on two DVDs, with the 2004 re-mastered versions present on the first DVD and the original versions, taken from the 1993 LaserDisc editions, available as "bonuses" on the second DVD. The second DVD presents each movie in what Lucasfilm claimed to be the original theatrical form. In reality, the films were essentially the 1993 LaserDisc masters (which had numerous visual and audio [[List of changes in Star Wars re-releases|differences]] from the 1977 theatrical cuts) with the "Episode IV" subtitle removed and the updated star field replaced with the original one. Many sound and visual effects shots created for pre-1993 home video releases are still present in this version.
*''[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]]''
 
This re-release of the [[Original Trilogy]] is notable for being the first time [[Original unaltered trilogy (DVD)|original unaltered versions]] of the classic movies were officially made available to fans on the DVD. Each of the films in this release is presented on two DVDs, with the 2004 re-mastered versions present on the first DVD and the original versions available as "bonuses" on the second DVD, although in this case it is clearly the "bonus" which is most interesting. Due to many fans being unhappy with [[Star Wars Trilogy (Special Edition)|Special Edition]] changes, the second DVD presents each movie in its original theatrical form, without digital restoration and, most importantly, [[List of changes in Star Wars re-releases|changes]] present in subsequent releases.
 
   
 
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==2008==
 
==2008==
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===The Art of Star Wars Calendar DVD===
===''Prequel Trilogy'' and ''Original Trilogy'' box sets===
 
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This DVD was included with [[The Art of Star Wars Calendar DVD|a 2008 calendar]] called ''The Art of Star Wars''.
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This re-packaged releases features the same versions of the movies, as previously released two-disc editions of ''[[Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace]]'' (2001), ''[[Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones]]'' (2002), ''[[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]]'' (2005) and [[Original unaltered trilogy (DVD)|Star Wars Trilogy]] (2006). No new material is included in these sets.
 
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===Prequel trilogy and original trilogy box sets===
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This re-packaged releases features the same versions of the movies as previously released two-disc editions of ''Star Wars'': Episode I ''The Phantom Menace'' (2001), ''Star Wars'': Episode II ''Attack of the Clones'' (2002), ''Star Wars'': Episode III ''Revenge of the Sith'' (2005), and original unaltered trilogy (2006). No new material was included in these sets.<ref>{{SWArchive|url=movies/saga/20080826news.html|text=''Star Wars'' Saga Repacked in Trilogy Sets on DVD}}</ref>
   
 
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' film===
 
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' film===
''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (film)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]'' was released on home video on [[November 11]], [[2008]], as a single-disc DVD and a two-disc Special Edition DVD set. The single and double-disc standard-definition versions both include the widescreen film with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX sound, and the audio commentary by director [[Dave Filoni]], producer [[Catherine Winder]], writer [[Henry Gilroy]] and editor [[Jason W. A. Tucker]].
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[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (film)|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'']] was released on home video on [[November 11]], [[2008]], as a single-disc DVD, a two-disc Special Edition DVD, and a two-disc Blu-ray.<ref>{{SWArchive|url=theclonewars/news20080925.html|text=''The Clone Wars'' Movie: On DVD & Blu-ray November 11}}</ref> Both DVD versions include the widescreen film with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX sound, and the audio commentary by director [[Dave Filoni]], producer [[Catherine Winder]], writer [[Henry Gilroy]], and editor [[Jason Tucker]].
   
The second DVD in the set contains various bonus features:
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The second disc of the two-DVD set contains the following bonus features:
*''The Clone Wars: The Untold Stories'' - Preview from Season One of The Clone Wars television series.
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*''The Clone Wars: The Untold Stories'': Preview stories, vehicles, planets, and battles from [[The Clone Wars: Season One|Season One of ''The Clone Wars'' television series]].
*''The Voices of The Clone Wars'' - a featurette about the voiceover actors
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*''The Voices of The Clone Wars'': Voiceover actors and animated characters in split-screen performances.
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*''A New Score'': Composer Kevin Kiner establishing a new musical identity for the series.
 
*Gallery of Concept and Production Art
 
*Gallery of Concept and Production Art
 
*''Webisodes'': Six making-of featurettes, as seen on StarWars.com
 
*''Webisodes'': Six making-of featurettes, as seen on StarWars.com
*''Deleted Scenes'': ''Cargo Bay'', ''Platform Droid Fight'', ''[[Rancor]] Pit'' and ''Through the [[NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer|Tanks]]''
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*''Deleted Scenes'': "Cargo Bay," Platform Droid Fight," "[[Rancor]] Pit," and "Through the [[NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer|Tanks]]."
*''A New Score'' - a featurette about the score
 
*Theatrical and videogame trailers
 
*''Take the Hologram Memory Challenge'' - a game to unlock three hi-def TV series sneak peeks
 
 
*Theatrical and video game trailers
 
*Theatrical and video game trailers
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*Digital copy of the film
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The Blu-ray edition includes all the above features in 1080p high definition (deleted scenes and certain trailers are not in HD) on a single 50GB disc. Audio commentary is not present.
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*''A Creative Conversation Video Commentary'': Director Dave Filoni, Producer Catherine Winder, Writer Henry Gilroy, and Editor Jason Tucker
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*''Take the Hologram Memory Challenge'': Test your skill and memory and unlock three hi-def TV series sneak peeks
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*Digital copy of the film on a second disc
   
 
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<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:TCW-DVD-1disc.jpg|1 disc DVD edition
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File:TCW-DVD-1disc.jpg|1-disc DVD edition
File:TCW-DVD-2disc.jpg|2 disc DVD edition
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File:TCW-DVD-2disc.jpg|2-disc DVD edition
File:TCW-BD.jpg|2 disc Blu-Ray
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File:TCW-BD.jpg|2-disc Blu-ray
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
</center>
 
</center>
   
 
==2009==
 
==2009==
[[File:TCW A Galaxy Divided.jpg|thumb|150px|left]]
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[[File:Clonecommandos.jpg|thumb|right|150px]]
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===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars: A Galaxy Divided''===
[[File:Clonecommandos.jpg|thumb|150px|right]]
 
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''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars: A Galaxy Divided]]'' is the first collection of four episodes in [[The Clone Wars: Season One|Season One]] of [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars|''The Clone Wars'']] 3D animated television series, released on [[March 24]], [[2009]]. It includes the episodes "[[Ambush]]," "[[Rising Malevolence|Rising ''Malevolence'']]," "[[Shadow of Malevolence|Shadow of ''Malevolence'']]," and "[[Destroy Malevolence|Destroy ''Malevolence'']]," but no additional bonus or extra materials.<ref>{{SWArchive|url=theclonewars/news_galaxydivided_dvd.html|text=''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' "A Galaxy Divided" on DVD}}</ref>
===Star Wars The Clone Wars: A Galaxy Divided===
 
{{Main|Star Wars: The Clone Wars: A Galaxy Divided}}
 
   
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===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Clone Commandos''===
'''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars: A Galaxy Divided]]''' is the first collection of the four episodes in [[The Clone Wars: Season One|Season One]] of [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)|''The Clone Wars'']] 3D animated television series, released on [[March 24]], [[2009]]. It includes the following episodes: "[[Ambush]]," "[[Rising Malevolence|Rising ''Malevolence'']]," "[[Shadow of Malevolence|Shadow of ''Malevolence'']]" and "[[Destroy Malevolence|Destroy ''Malevolence'']]," but no additional bonus or extra materials.
 
  +
''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Clone Commandos]]'' is the second collection of four episodes in [[The Clone Wars: Season One|Season One]] of [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars|''The Clone Wars'']] 3D animated television series, released on [[September 15]], [[2009]]. It includes the episodes "[[Rookies]]," "[[Storm Over Ryloth]]," "[[Innocents of Ryloth]]," and "[[Liberty on Ryloth]]," but no additional bonus or extra materials.<ref>{{SWArchive|url=theclonewars/news20090615.html|text=''Clone Commandos'' Coming to DVD Sept. 15, 2009}}</ref>
   
===Star Wars The Clone Wars: Clone Commandos===
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===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'': Season One===
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[[File:TCWS1-DVD.jpg|thumb|right|150px]]
{{Main|Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Clone Commandos}}
 
  +
The [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season One|complete first season]] of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released as a four-disc DVD and a three-disc Blu-ray box set on [[November 3]], 2009 in the US and on [[November 2]], [[2010]] in the UK. The set includes:
   
  +
*All 22 Episodes of Season One high-definition widescreen version;
'''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Clone Commandos]]''' is the second collection of the four episodes in [[The Clone Wars: Season One|Season One]] of [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)|''The Clone Wars'']] 3D animated television series, released on [[September 15]], [[2009]]. It includes the following episodes: "[[Rookies]]," "[[Storm Over Ryloth]]," "[[Innocents of Ryloth]]" and "[[Liberty on Ryloth]]," but no additional bonus or extra materials.
 
  +
*7 Director's Cut Episodes: "[[Rising Malevolence|Rising ''Malevolence'']]," "[[Shadow of Malevolence|Shadow of ''Malevolence'']]," "[[Rookies]]," "[[Lair of Grievous]]," "[[Storm Over Ryloth]]," "[[Innocents of Ryloth]]," and "[[Liberty on Ryloth]]";
  +
*22 Behind-the-Scenes "Making Of" featurettes for each episode with director and crew interviews;
  +
*An exclusive 68-page production journal with original early sketches, artist notes, and concept art for the Season One;
  +
*The "Jedi Temple Archives" feature exclusive to the Blu-ray version.
   
  +
==2010==
===Star Wars The Clone Wars: Season One===
 
  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' - Season 1 Volume 1===
[[File:TcwSeasonOneDvd.jpg|thumb|150px|right]]
 
{{Main|Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Complete Season One}}
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The first 5 episodes of the first season of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released on a single DVD on August 23, 2010.
   
  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' - Season 1 Volume 2===
The complete [[The Clone Wars: Season One|first season]] of ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]'' was released as a four-disc DVD and a three-disc Blu-Ray box set on [[November 3]], [[2009]] in the US and on [[November 2]], [[2010]] in the UK. The set includes:
 
  +
Episodes 6&ndash;10 of the first season of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released on a single DVD on August 23, 2010.
   
  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' - Season 1 Volume 3===
* All 22 Episodes of Season One high-definition widescreen version;
 
  +
Episodes 11&ndash;16 of the first season of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released on a single DVD on August 23, 2010.
* 7 Director's Cut Episodes: "[[Rising Malevolence|Rising ''Malevolence'']]," "[[Shadow of Malevolence|Shadow of ''Malevolence'']]", "[[Rookies]]", "[[Lair of Grievous]]", "[[Storm Over Ryloth]]", "[[Innocents of Ryloth]]", and "[[Liberty on Ryloth]]";
 
* 22 Behind-the-Scenes "Making Of" featurettes for each episode with director and crew interviews;
 
* An exclusive 68-page production journal with original early sketches, artist notes, and concept art for the Season One;
 
* The "Jedi Temple Archives" feature exclusive to the [[Blu-ray]] version.
 
   
  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' - Season 1 Volume 4===
==2010==
 
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' - Season Two===
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The final episodes: 17&ndash;22 of the first season of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released on a single DVD on August 23, 2010.
[[File:Dvdseason2 bg.jpg|thumb|150px|right]]
 
{{Main|Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Complete Season Two}}
 
   
  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' Walmart Exclusive DVDs===
The complete [[The Clone Wars: Season Two|second season]] of ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]'' was released as a four-disc DVD and a three-disc Blu-ray box set on [[October 26]], [[2010]], October 25, 2010 (Region 2), and November 10, 2010 (Region 4). The set includes:
 
  +
Three Walmart-exclusive action figure sets each contained a DVD featuring either "[[Rising Malevolence]]," "[[Shadow of Malevolence]]" or "[[Destroy Malevolence]]."
   
  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'': Bounty Hunters===
*All 22 episode of Season 2 presented in widescreen with English, Spanish and French 5.1 DTS audio and English, French and Spanish subtitles.
 
  +
[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Bounty Hunters|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'': "Bounty Hunters"]] was a [[Wikipedia:Target Corporation|Target]]-exclusive DVD included with select action figure sets.
  +
  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' - Season Two===
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[[File:TCWS2-DVDBox.jpg|thumb|right|150px]]
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The [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Two|complete second season]] of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released as a four-disc DVD and a three-disc Blu-ray box set on [[October 26]], 2010, October 25, 2010 (Region 2), and [[November 10]], 2010 (Region 4). The set includes:
  +
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*All 22 episode of Season 2 presented in widescreen with English, Spanish, and French 5.1 DTS audio and English, French, and Spanish subtitles.
 
*Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes on each disc
 
*Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes on each disc
 
**Attack of the Zillo Beast
 
**Attack of the Zillo Beast
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**Return to Geonosis
 
**Return to Geonosis
 
**Creating Mandalore
 
**Creating Mandalore
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*64-page production journal that includes early sketches, artist notes, and concept art from Season Two of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars''
 
*64-page production journal that includes early sketches, artist notes and concept art from Season Two of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars''
 
 
*Blu-ray Exclusive -- The Jedi Temple Archives
 
*Blu-ray Exclusive -- The Jedi Temple Archives
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===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' - Season 2 Volume 1===
  +
The first 4 episodes of the second season of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released on a single DVD on December 6, 2010.
   
 
==2011==
 
==2011==
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===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' - Season 2 Volume 2===
===The Complete Saga in Blu-ray===
 
  +
Episodes 5&ndash;10 of the second season of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released on a single DVD on March 21, [[2011]].
[[File:TCSBluRayBox.jpg|thumb|150px|right]]
 
{{Main|Star Wars (Blu-ray)}}
 
   
  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' - Season 2 Volume 3===
On August 14, 2010,<ref>[http://starwars.com/themovies/saga/mebd/bluray/index.html]</ref> it was confirmed that the entire saga would be released in Blu-ray in September 2011. Three different sets are be for sale: a 9-disc set containing Episodes I to VI, and two 3-disc sets containing the [[prequel trilogy]] and the [[original trilogy]]. Three additional discs and more than 30 hours of extensive special features including never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes, an exploration of the exclusive Star Wars archives included in the Complete Saga. It features some new scenes.<ref>[[Scenes cut from Star Wars#Return of the Jedi|Scenes cut from ''Star Wars'']]</ref>. The complete saga and trilogies were given a Region 2 release on September 12, 2011.<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004HYH94K/]</ref>
 
  +
Episodes 11&ndash;16 of the second season of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released on a single DVD on May 30, 2011.
   
  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' - Season 2 Volume 4===
On [[May 4]], 2011, a promotional website revealed the covers and full contents of each of the Blu-Ray sets.<ref>[http://maythe4th.starwars.com/]</ref>
 
  +
Episodes 17&ndash;22 of the second season of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released on a single DVD on August 22, 2011.
[[File:SeasonThreeDVD.jpg|thumb|200px|right]]
 
   
===Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season Three===
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===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' Walmart Exclusive DVDs===
  +
Two Walmart-exclusive action figure sets each contained a DVD featuring either "[[Landing at Point Rain]]" or "[[Weapons Factory]]."
{{Main|Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Complete Season Three}}
 
   
  +
===The Complete Saga in Blu-ray===
The complete [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Complete Season Three|third season]] of [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]] was released as a DVD and Blu-ray boxset on [[October 18]], [[2011]].
 
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[[File:TCSBluRayBox.jpg|thumb|right|150px]]
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{{Main|Star Wars: The Complete Saga}}
  +
The entire saga was released on Blu-ray in September 2011.<ref>{{SWArchive|url=themovies/saga/mebd/bluray/index.html|text=George Lucas Announces ''Star Wars'' on Blu-Ray at Celebration V}}</ref> Three different sets were for sale: a 9-disc set containing Episodes I to VI, and two 3-disc sets containing the prequel trilogy and the original trilogy. Three additional discs and more than 30 hours of extensive special features including never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes, an exploration of the exclusive ''Star Wars'' archives included in the Complete Saga. The complete saga and trilogies were given a Region 2 release on [[September 12]], 2011.<ref>{{Amazon|domain=co.uk|url=d/DVD-Blu-ray/Star-Wars-Complete-Saga-Episodes-I-VI-Blu-ray/B004HYH94K|text=Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI) Ltd. Edition Film Cell [Blu-ray] [1977]|archivedate=20170801005439}}</ref>
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On [[May 4]], 2011, a promotional website revealed the covers and full contents of each of the Blu-ray sets.<ref>{{SW|url=star-wars-day|text=Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You}}</ref>
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===''LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace''===
  +
''[[LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace]]'' was released as a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack on [[September 16]], 2011.
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  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' - Season Three===
  +
The [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Three|complete third season]] of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released as a DVD and Blu-ray box set on [[October 18]], 2011.
   
 
==2012==
 
==2012==
===Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Darth Maul Returns===
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[[File:TCWS4-DVD.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Clone Wars: The Complete Season Four]]
  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' - Darth Maul Returns===
A feature-length compilation of the [[Darth Maul]]-centered episodes of [[The Clone Wars: Season Four|Season Four]] will be released on DVD exclusively at [[Wikipedia:Target Corporation|Target]] stores on [[September 11]], [[2012]].<ref>[http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/SW_TCW_Darth_Maul_Returns_147943.asp]</ref>
 
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{{Main|Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Darth Maul Returns}}
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A feature-length compilation of the [[Maul|Darth Maul]]&ndash;centered episodes of [[The Clone Wars: Season Four|Season Four]] was released on DVD exclusively at [[Wikipedia:Target Corporation|Target]] stores on [[September 11]], [[2012]].<ref>{{WebCite|url=http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/SW_TCW_Darth_Maul_Returns_147943.asp|title=''SW: TCW - Darth Maul Returns''|author=Barrick, Mike|date=2012-09-07|work=[[TheForce.net]]|archivedate=20190730032108}}</ref> It was released in other locations on [[January 8]], [[2013]].
   
===Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season Four===
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===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' Walmart Exclusive DVDs===
  +
Two limited-release action figure sets, which were originally manufactured for sale as Walmart exclusives, were released in discount stores in 2012. Each set contained a DVD featuring either "[[Legacy of Terror]]" or "[[Brain Invaders]]."
{{Main|Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Complete Season Four}}
 
   
  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' - Season Four===
The complete [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Complete Season Four|fourth season]] of [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]] will be released as a DVD and Blu-ray boxset on [[October 1]], [[2012]] in Australia <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/star-wars-the-clone-wars-season-4/dp/6112636|title=Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 4|work=Ezy DVD|accessdate=April 12, 2012}}</ref> , and in America on [[October 23]], [[2012]] {{Ref|<ref name="hhttp://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Clone-Wars-Season-4/17166">[http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Clone-Wars-Season-4/17166 The Clone Wars - 'The Complete Season 4' on DVD and Blu-ray Disc]</ref>}}
 
  +
The [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Four|complete fourth season]] of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released as a DVD and Blu-ray box set on [[October 1]], 2012 in Australia and in America on [[October 23]], 2012.<ref>{{WebCite|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/star-wars-the-clone-wars-the-complete-season-4/dp/6112636|title=Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 4|work=Ezy DVD|archivedate=20170610072515}}</ref><ref>{{WebCite|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Clone-Wars-Season-4/17166|title=The Clone Wars - 'The Complete Season 4' on DVD and Blu-ray Disc|archivedate=20120701061607}}</ref>
   
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==2013==
[[File:SeasonFourDVD.jpg|250px]]
 
  +
===''LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out''===
  +
''[[LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out]]'' was released on DVD on [[March 26]], [[2013]].
  +
  +
===Star Wars: Prequel Trilogy (Limited Edition SteelBook)===
  +
This was the prequel trilogy on Blu-ray, packaged in a SteelBook. It was released on [[August 4]], 2013.<ref name="steelbook">{{SWArchive|url=news/star-wars-blu-ray-trilogies-to-be-released-in-limited-edition-steelbook-packaging.html|text=Star Wars Blu-ray Trilogies to Be Released in Limited Edition Steelbook Packaging}}</ref>
  +
  +
===Star Wars: Original Trilogy (Limited Edition SteelBook)===
  +
This was the original trilogy on Blu-ray, packaged in a SteelBook. It was released on August 4, 2013.<ref name="steelbook" />
  +
  +
===''LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles''===
  +
This was the DVD release of the first two episodes of ''[[LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles]]''. It was released on [[September 11]], 2013.<ref name="Yoda 1">{{SW|url=news/lego-star-wars-the-yoda-chronicles-arrives-on-dvd|text=''LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles'' Arrives on DVD}}</ref>
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  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' - Season Five===
  +
The [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Five|complete fifth season]] of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' was released as a DVD and Blu-ray box set on [[October 15]], 2013 in America.
  +
  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars Seasons 1-5 Collector's Edition''===
  +
Also released on October 15 was the ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars Seasons 1-5 Collector's Edition]]'', which included all five seasons of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' and also includes a brand new 54-page Art of The Clone Wars booklet that showcases concept art from across all five seasons, with many pieces never before published.
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===Star Wars Trilogy Episodes I&ndash;III (Blu-ray + DVD)===
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[[File:SW_2013_DVD_sets.png|thumb|right|250px|2013 DVD sets]]
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A Blu-ray/DVD box set containing the prequel trilogy, along with the Blu-ray exclusive audio commentaries for each movie with George Lucas, cast and crew. It was released as a DVD and Blu-ray box set on [[October 8]], 2013.
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  +
===Star Wars Trilogy Episodes IV&ndash;VI (Blu-ray + DVD)===
  +
A Blu-ray/DVD box set containing the original trilogy, along with the Blu-ray exclusive audio commentaries for each movie with George Lucas, cast and crew. It was released as a DVD and Blu-ray box set on October 8, 2013.
  +
  +
===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' 3-Pack (DVD box)===
  +
This was a 3-volume box set of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' DVDs. It was released on October 15, 2013, and included the previously released ''A Galaxy Divided'', ''Clone Commandos'', and ''Darth Maul Returns''.<ref>{{Amazon|url=Star-Wars-Clone-Volumes-3-Pack/dp/B00EF4U7IW|text=Star Wars The Clone Wars Volumes 3-Pack|archivedate=20181015224922}}</ref>
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==2014==
  +
===''Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion''===
  +
This is the DVD release of ''[[Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion]]'', which is the first episode of the animated series ''[[Star Wars Rebels]]''. It was released on [[October 14]], [[2014]].<ref name="Spark">{{SW|url=news/star-wars-rebels-spark-of-rebellion-premieres-friday-october-3-on-disney-channel|text=''Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion'' Premieres Friday, October 3 on Disney Channel}}</ref>
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===''Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Lost Missions''===
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[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars – The Lost Missions|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' – The Lost Missions]] was the release of the sixth season of ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'', containing 13 episodes. It was released on two-disc Blu-ray and three-disc DVD on November 11, 2014.
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==2015==
  +
===''Star Wars Rebels'': Complete Season One===
  +
The [[Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One|complete first season]] of ''Star Wars Rebels'' was released on DVD and Blu-ray on [[September 1]], [[2015]] in America,<ref>{{SW|url=news/a-spark-of-rebellion-ignites-the-galaxy-in-star-wars-rebels-complete-season-one|text=''Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One'' Coming September 1}}</ref> and in Germany on [[September 8]], 2015.
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===''LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles''===
  +
The final four episodes of ''LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles'' were released together in September 2015.
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===Star Wars: The Complete Saga (SteelBook editions)===
  +
Episodes I through VI were released individually in limited-edition [[Wikipedia:Optical disc packaging#Other cases|SteelBooks]], on November 10, 2015. Each film's case features a prominent character from that film, and contains a Blu-ray and DVD disc of the film.<ref>{{SW|url=news/the-star-wars-saga-to-be-enshrined-in-limited-edition-blu-ray-steelbooks|text=The ''Star Wars'' Saga to Be Enshrined in Limited Edition Blu-Ray Steelbooks}}</ref> The releases feature the 2011 versions of the films, with only the commentaries as special features.
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Additionally, the 9-disc Complete Saga set containing all 6 episodes and bonus features was re-released in a more conventional Blu-ray case featuring Darth Vader on the cover. Apart from the casing, the content is essentially identical to that of the 2011 release.
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<gallery>
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Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace Blu-ray Steelbook.jpg|The Phantom Menace Blu-ray SteelBook.
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Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones Blu-ray Steelbook.jpg|Attack of the Clones Blu-ray SteelBook.
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Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith Blu-ray Steelbook.jpg|Revenge of the Sith Blu-ray SteelBook.
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Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope Blu-ray Steelbook.jpg|A New Hope Blu-ray SteelBook.
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Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back Blu-ray Steelbook.jpg|The Empire Strikes Back Blu-ray SteelBook.
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Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi Blu-ray Steelbook.jpg|Return of the Jedi Blu-ray SteelBook.
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Star Wars The Complete Saga Blu-ray re-release.jpg|The Complete Saga Blu-ray re-release.
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</gallery>
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</center>
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==2016==
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===''LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales''===
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The five-part series ''[[LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales]]'' was released on DVD on [[March 1]], [[2016]].<ref>{{Amazon|url=Lego-Star-Wars-Droid-Tales/dp/B0189OU0JY|text=Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales|archivedate=20161019064028}}</ref>
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===''The Force Awakens''===
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The first home video release of [[Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens|''Star Wars'': Episode VII ''The Force Awakens'']]. It was released digitally on [[April 1]], 2016, with physical media following on April 5. The collection includes deleted scenes and making-of documentaries such as ''[[Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey]]''. Different retailers had separate versions, such as a SteelBook edition or additional extras.
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===''Star Wars Rebels'': Complete Season Two===
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The [[Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two|complete second season]] of ''Star Wars Rebels'' was released on Blu-ray and DVD on [[August 30]], 2016.<ref>{{SW|url=news/star-wars-rebels-season-two-available-now-on-blu-ray-and-dvd|text=''Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two'' Available Now on Blu-ray and DVD}}</ref>
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===''The Force Awakens'' 3D Collector's Edition===
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A 3D Collector's Edition of ''The Force Awakens'' was released on [[November 15]], 2016 in the US and Canada. It includes the bonus features from the original home video release of the film, as well as new content.<ref>{{SW|url=news/star-wars-the-force-awakens-3d-collectors-edition-coming-this-fall|text=''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' 3D Collector's Edition Coming This Fall}}</ref>
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===''LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures''===
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The complete first season of ''[[LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures]]'' was released on two-disc Blu-ray and DVD on December 6, 2016.<ref>{{SW|url=news/lego-star-wars-the-freemaker-adventures-complete-season-one-coming-to-blu-ray-and-dvd|text=''LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures &ndash; Complete Season One'' Coming to Blu-ray and DVD}}</ref>
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==2017==
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===''Rogue One: A Star Wars Story''===
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''[[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story]]'' was released in Digital HD on [[March 24]], 2017 and in Blu-ray and DVD on [[April 4]], 2017.<ref>{{SW|url=news/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-arrives-soon-digital-hd-blu-ray|text=The Mission Comes Home: ''Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'' Arrives Soon on Digital HD and Blu-ray}}</ref>
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===''Star Wars Rebels'': Complete Season Three===
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The [[Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Three|complete third season]] of ''Star Wars Rebels'' was released on Blu-ray and DVD on [[August 29]], 2017.<ref name="Release Date">{{SW|url=news/star-wars-rebels-complete-season-three-arrives-on-blu-ray-and-dvd-august-29|text=''Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Three'' Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD August 29}}</ref>
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===''Star Wars: Forces of Destiny'': Volume 1===
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A DVD of ''[[Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Volume 1]]'' was included as a Walmart holiday exclusive with repackaged Blu-ray and DVD sets of ''Rogue One'', ''The Force Awakens'', the prequel trilogy, the original trilogy and The Complete Saga.<ref>{{YouTube|video=f5fs_RmwzmE|text=From the Star Wars Home Video Library #131: Walmart Holiday Reissues with Forces of Destiny|channel=c/ChronoRadio|channelname=Nathan Butler|archivedate=20200830213854}}</ref>
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==2018==
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===''LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures'': Complete Season Two===
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The complete second season of ''LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures'' was released on DVD on [[March 13]], [[2018]].<ref name="SW Tweet">{{Twitter|starwars|status/956934798680961026|[[Star Wars]]|quote=Own the complete second season of #LEGO Star Wars: #TheFreemakerAdventures. Coming to DVD March 13.|archivedate=20190723150232}}</ref>
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===''Star Wars'': Episode VIII ''The Last Jedi''===
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''Star Wars'': Episode VIII ''The Last Jedi'' was released on digital platforms on March 13, 2018 and on physical media on [[March 27]], 2018.<ref>{{SW|url=news/star-wars-the-last-jedi-comes-home|text=''Star Wars: The Last Jedi'' Comes Home}}</ref>
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===''Star Wars Rebels'': Complete Season Four===
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''[[Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Four]]'' was released on Blu-ray and DVD on [[July 31]], 2018. Both editions included the final season of [[Rebels Recon]]. Exclusive to Blu-ray were six audio commentaries and the featurettes "Ghosts of Legend," "Forces of Rebellion" and "Kevin Kiner: The Rebel Symphony."<ref>{{SW|url=news/star-wars-rebels-season-four-blu-ray|text=''Star Wars Rebels: The Complete Fourth Season'' Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD July 31|archiveurl=https://archive.is/0vupo}}</ref>
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===''Solo: A Star Wars Story''===
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''[[Solo: A Star Wars Story]]'' was released on digital HD, 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere on [[September 14]], 2018 and on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand on [[September 25]], 2018.<ref>{{SW|url=news/solo-in-home|text=''Solo: A Star Wars Story'' Makes the Jump Home|archiveurl=https://archive.is/2Idlx}}</ref>
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==2019==
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===''Star Wars Resistance'': Complete Season One===
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''[[Star Wars Resistance: Complete Season One]]'' was released on DVD on [[August 20]], [[2019]].<ref>{{SW|url=news/star-wars-resistance-season-one-dvd|text=''Star Wars Resistance'' Season One Coming to DVD on August 20}}</ref>
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===''Star Wars'' film re-releases===
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Episodes I&ndash;VIII, ''Rogue One'' and ''Solo'' were re-released as individual Blu-ray and DVDs on [[September 22]]. These featured a new unifying design of cover art.<ref>{{WebCite|url=http://www.jedinews.co.uk/film-music-tv/articles/report-all-current-star-wars-films-to-be-released-again-on-blu-ray-september-22|title=Report: All Current Star Wars Films To Be Released Again on Blu-ray September 22|author=LaSalata, Justin|date=2019-08-09|archivedate=20191219054720}}</ref>
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==2020==
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===''Star Wars'': Episode IX ''The Rise of Skywalker''===
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[[Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker|''Star Wars'': Episode IX ''The Rise of Skywalker'']] was released on [[March 17]] on most digital platforms in digital HD and 4K Ultra HD.<ref name="TROS">{{SW|url=news/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-home-entertainment-announce|text=The End of the Skywalker Saga, ''Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'', Comes Home}}</ref><ref>{{WebCite|url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-mandalorian-will-be-available-on-disney-from-day-o-1833985687/amp|title=''The Mandalorian'' Will Be Available on Disney+ From Day One <nowiki>[Updated]</nowiki>|author=Withbrook, James|date=2019-04-11|work=[[Wikipedia:io9|io9]]|archivedate=20200917003753}}</ref> A number of physical releases followed on [[March 31]], including a Multiscreen Edition (Blu Ray and Digital Code), an Ultimate Collector's Edition (4K, Blu Ray and Digital Code) and a DVD edition; [[Wikipedia:Best Buy|Best Buy]], [[Wikipedia:Target Corporation|Target]] and [[Wikipedia:Wal Mart|Wal Mart]] will offer exclusive versions of the sets.<ref name="TROS" />
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===''Star Wars'' Episodes 1-8 4K Ultra HD disc releases===
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''Star Wars'' Episodes 1-8 made their 4K disc debut on March 31.<ref name="TROS" />
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===''Star Wars'': The Skywalker Saga===
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Best Buy released an exclusive 27-disc "Skywalker Saga" set (4K, Blu Ray, Digital Code) on March 31.<ref name="TROS" />
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==2023==
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===''The Mandalorian''===
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On August 21, 2023, it was announced that the first two seasons of [[The Mandalorian]] would be available on 4K Blu-ray in SteelBook packaging. bonus features include original box art by Attila Szarka, concept art cards, and never-before-seen featurettes. it scheduled to be available on December 12, 2023, though pre-orders would start on August 28.<ref>{{SW|url=news/the-mandalorian-4k-blu-ray|text=The Mandalorian Seasons 1 and 2 Blast Onto 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray}}</ref><ref name="PhysicalMedia">{{WebCite|author=Drew Taylor|date=2023-08-21|text=Disney+ Series 'The Mandalorian,' 'WandaVision' and 'Loki' Coming to Blu-ray and 4K UHD Later This Year|url=https://www.thewrap.com/wandavision-the-mandalorian-loki-4k-blu-ray-release-date-bonus-features|archivedate=20230821143647|work=TheWrap}}</ref>
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===''Star Wars'': Original Trilogy (Disney 100 Steelbook Editions)===
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To celebrate their 100th anniversary, Disney re-released several films as limited edition steelbooks, including each film of the Original Trilogy. Each release was a Best Buy exclusive, and contained a 4K disc, standard Blu-ray disc, and a third Blu-ray for bonus features.<ref>{{WebCite|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/disney-100-star-wars-original-trilogy-4k-steelbook-editions|text=New Star Wars Original Trilogy 4K Steelbook Editions Up for Preorder|archivedate=20230319034424}}</ref>
   
 
==Code names==
 
==Code names==
For the releases of each of the theatrical films on DVD, the disc files were given code names in order to help prevent piracy. Most were named after female lead characters from 20th Century Fox properties being released on DVD around the time of the Star Wars film in question.
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For the releases of each of the theatrical films on DVD, the disc files were given code names in order to help prevent piracy. Most were named after female lead characters from 20th Century Fox properties being released on DVD around the time of the ''Star Wars'' film in question:<ref>{{SWArchive|url=episode-iii/release/video/news20051102.html|text="Charlotte's" Web of Ep III DVD Intrigue}}</ref>
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*''The Phantom Menace''&mdash;"Laura" ([[Wikipedia:Laura (1944 film)|''Laura'']])
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*''Attack of the Clones''&mdash;"Mary" ([[Wikipedia:The Mary Tyler Moore Show|''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'']] & [[Wikipedia:There's Something About Mary|''There's Something About Mary'']])
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*''Revenge of the Sith''&mdash;"Charlotte" ([[Wikipedia:Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte|''Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte'']])
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*''A New Hope''&mdash;"Eve (White)" ([[Wikipedia:The Three Faces of Eve|''The Three Faces of Eve'']])
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*''The Empire Strikes Back''&mdash;"Eve (Black)" (''The Three Faces of Eve'')
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*''Return of the Jedi''&mdash;"Jane" (''The Three Faces of Eve'')
   
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==Sources==
The names were as follows:
 
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*[[Star Wars Insider 10|''Star Wars Insider'' 10]]
*''The Phantom Menace'' - "Laura", [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_%281944_film%29 ''Laura'' (1944)]
 
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*{{SWArchive|url=episode-i/news/2000/01/news20000105.html|text=Simultaneous Worldwide VHS Video Debut of Episode I}}
*''Attack of the Clones'' - "Mary", [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mary_Tyler_Moore_Show ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show''] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There's_Something_About_Mary ''There's Something About Mary'' (1998)]
 
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*{{SWArchive|url=episode-i/news/2000/02/news20000217.html|text=Why Delay DVD?}}
*''Revenge of the Sith'' - "Charlotte", [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hush%E2%80%A6_Hush%2C_Sweet_Charlotte ''Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte'' (1964)]
 
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*{{SWArchive|url=episode-iv/news/2000/08/news20000829.html|text=Trilogy Returns to VHS}}
*''A New Hope'' - "Eve (White)", [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Faces_of_Eve ''The Three Faces of Eve'' (1957)]
 
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*{{SWArchive|url=episode-i/news/2001/06/news20010619.html|text=DVD: The Wait is Over}}
*''The Empire Strikes Back'' - "Eve (Black)" - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Faces_of_Eve ''The Three Faces of Eve'' (1957)]
 
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*{{SWArchive|url=episode-i/news/2001/09/news20010923.html|text=Episode I DVD Award Nominations}}
*''Return of the Jedi'' - "Jane", [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Faces_of_Eve ''The Three Faces of Eve'' (1957)]
 
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*{{SWArchive|url=episode-i/feature/20010910/index.html|text=DVD Undelete: The Never-Before Seen ''Menace''}}
*''A New Hope'', ''The Empire Strikes Back'', and ''Return of the Jedi'' Limited Editions - "Sunrise"<br />
 
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*{{SWArchive|url=episode-i/news/2001/09/news20010910.html|text=Lucas and McCallum on TPM DVD}}
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*{{SWArchive|url=episode-i/news/2001/10/news20011018.html|text=Episode I DVD Sells at Lightspeed}}
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*{{SWArchive|url=episode-i/news/2002/05/news20020520.html|text=TPM DVD Depth Commentary}}
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*{{SWArchive|url=episode-ii/news/2002/08/news20020801.html|text=Episode II On DVD & VHS}}
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*{{SWArchive|url=episode-ii/feature/20021008/index.html|text=Episode II: Unlocking the DVD}}
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*{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/member/kessel/f20051017/index.html|text=''Star Wars'' On Home Video: A Retrospective}}
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*{{SWArchive|url=vault/collecting/20090129.html|text=Prototype Gallery: ''Star Wars'' Movie Viewer}}
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*{{SW|url=news/collectibles-from-the-outer-rim-star-wars-vhs-releases|text=Collectibles from the Outer Rim: ''Star Wars'' VHS Releases!}}
   
 
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*[http://www.lucasfan.com/swtv/swtvprogramlist.shtml Lucasfan.com TV program list]
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*[http://www.swonvideo.com Star Wars on Video]
   
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SWDVDReleases

The original DVD releases of the films.

This page describes the significant home video releases of official Star Wars films, television shows, and documentaries, excluding releases which did not come directly from Lucasfilm (such as Star Wars Tech or spoof programs like Robot Chicken: Star Wars).

1977[]

In 1977, Ken Films released selected scenes from the original Star Wars onto Super 8 film. They were available in black-and-white silent, color silent, and color sound varieties. The United States market also saw Spanish-language versions of the scenes (as "La guerra de las galaxias").

also in the same year, Kenner released their own selected scenes from Star Wars on the Kenner Movie Viewer toy.[1][2][3][4]

1979[]

In 1979, 20th Century Fox released The Making of Star Wars on VHS and Betamax tape cassette systems.

1982[]

A New Hope[]

The very first home video release of any Star Wars film came in May 1982 when 20th Century Fox Video released Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope on VHS, Betamax, LaserDisc, CED VideoDisc, and V2000 tape cassettes.

1984[]

The Empire Strikes Back[]

CBS/FOX released Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back on VHS, Betamax, LaserDisc, CED VideoDisc, and V2000 tape cassettes in November 1984.

1986[]

Return of the Jedi[]

CBS/FOX released Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi on VHS, Betamax, LaserDisc, CED VideoDisc, and V2000 tape cassettes on February 25, 1986.[5]

A New Hope Japanese Widescreen Special Collection[]

In 1986, CBS/Fox released A New Hope on LaserDisc in Japan as part of its "Special Collection" brand. This also marked the first letterbox release of the film.

1987[]

The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi Japanese Widescreen Special Collection[]

In 1987, CBS/Fox released The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi on LaserDisc in Japan as part of its "Special Collection" brand. This also marked the first letterbox release of both films.

1988[]

Droids and Ewoks VHS releases (CBS/FOX)[]

In 1988, CBS/FOX released PAL-formatted VHS tapes for various European and Australian markets. The following represent the ten UK releases:

  • Droids 1
    • "The White Witch" (ep #1)
    • "Escape into Terror" (ep #2)
    • "The Trigon Unleashed" (ep #3)
    • "A Race to the Finish" (ep #4)
  • Droids 2
    • "The Lost Prince" (ep #5)
    • "The New King" (ep #6)
    • "The Pirates of Tarnooga" (ep #7)
    • "The Revenge of Kybo Ren" (ep #8)
  • Droids 3
    • "Tail of the Roon Comet" (ep #10)
    • "The Roon Games" (ep #11)
    • "Across the Roon Sea" (ep #12)
    • "The Frozen Citadel" (ep #13)
  • Droids: The Great Heap (eps #14–15)
  • Ewoks
    • "The Haunted Village" (ep #2)
    • "The Cries of the Tress" (ep #1)
    • "Rampage of the Phlogs" (ep #3)
    • "Sunstar versus Shadowstone" (ep #9)
  • Ewoks 2
    • "To Save Deej" (ep #4)
    • "The Land of the Gupins" (ep #8)
    • "The Travelling Jindas" (ep #5)
    • "The Curse of the Jindas" (ep #7)
  • Ewoks 3
    • "Wicket's Wagon" (ep #10)
    • "The Tree of Light" (ep #6)
    • "Asha" (ep #13)
    • "Blue Harvest" (ep #12)
  • Ewoks 4
    • "The Crystal Cloak" (ep #14)
    • "The Wish Plant" (ep #15)
    • "The Totem Master" (ep #19)
    • "A Gift For Shodu" (ep #20)
    • "Horville's Hut Of Horrors" (ep #29)
    • "The Tragic Flute" (ep #30)
    • "Just My Luck" (ep #31)
    • "Bringing Up Norky" (ep #32)
  • Ewoks 5
    • "Home is Where the Skrieks Are" (ep #16)
    • "Princess Latara" (ep #17)
    • "Gone With The Mimphs" (ep #22)
    • "The First Apprentice" (ep #23)
    • "Party Ewok" (ep #34)
    • "Malani the Warrior" (ep #35)
    • "A Hard Sell" (ep #24)
    • "A Warrior and A Lurdo" (ep #25)
  • Ewoks 6
    • "Battle for the Sunstar" (ep #33)
    • "The Season Scepter" (ep #26)
    • "The Raich" (ep #18)
    • "Night of the Stranger" (ep #21)

1989[]

In 1989, the original version of Star Wars and Return of the Jedi were released in anamorphic widescreen format on Super 8 film by Derann Film Services. Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back received their first US-region widescreen LaserDisc releases.

1990s[]

In the 1990s, Classic Home Cinema released The Empire Strikes Back in its entirety on Super 8 film.

1990[]

Return of the Jedi (Widescreen)[]

In 1990, Return of the Jedi had a widescreen LaserDisc release in the US.

Ewok movies on VHS and LaserDisc (MGM)[]

The Ewok Adventure and Ewoks: The Battle for Endor were released on VHS and LaserDisc by MGM Home Entertainment in 1990.

Droids and Ewoks VHS releases (J2 Communications)[]

Six VHS volumes of episodes from Star Wars: Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO and Ewoks were released on VHS by J2 Communications in 1990.

  • Vol. 1
    • "The Lost Prince" (ep #5)
  • Special Double Length Edition Vol. 1
    • "The White Witch" (ep #1)
    • "Escape Into Terror" (ep #2)
  • Special Double Length Edition Vol. 2
    • "The Lost Prince" (ep #5)
    • "The New King" (ep #6)
  • Vol. 1
    • "The Tree of Light" (ep #6)
  • Special Double Length Edition Vol. 1
    • "Cries of the Trees" (ep #1)
    • "The Tree of Light" (ep #6)
  • Special Double Length Edition Vol. 2
    • "The Haunted Village" (ep #2)
    • "Blue Harvest" (ep #12)

1992[]

Letterbox Collector's Edition[]

In 1992, the original trilogy was released on VHS in letterbox format in the United States. The transfers were derived from the 1989–1990 American letterbox LaserDiscs. The set included a fourth tape, From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga, and an abridged version of the book George Lucas: The Creative Impulse.

1993[]

The Definitive Collection[]

1995[]

Star Wars "Faces" VHS/LaserDisc[]

A new box set was released on VHS and LaserDisc on June 16, 1995. It would be the last time that the original versions of the Classic Trilogy were released on both formats, digitally mastered in THX. The widescreen LaserDisc is derived from the transfer used on the 1993 Definitive Collection set. The sole special feature is a three-part interview about the trilogy with George Lucas, conducted by Leonard Maltin. These releases in the U.S. also were the first in home video history to use the 1995 domestic 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment logo, and feature it without the fade-out.

Star Wars Trilogy overseas VHS/LaserDisc[]

Outside the United States and Canada, the Classic Trilogy was packaged with new posters created by John Alvin.

1996[]

Star Wars Animated Classics[]

  • The Pirates and the Prince
    • "The Lost Prince" (ep #5)
    • "The New King" (ep #6)
    • "The Pirates of Tarnooga" (ep #7)
    • "The Revenge of Kybo Ren" (ep #8)
  • The Haunted Village
    • "The Haunted Village" (ep #2)
    • "The Cries of the Trees" (ep #1)
    • "Rampage of the Phlogs" (ep #3)
    • "Sunstar vs Shadowstone" (ep #9)

1997[]

Special Editions[]

The Special Edition cuts of the original trilogy were released on VHS and LaserDisc on August 26, 1997. The cassettes came in either pan-and-scan or widescreen formats and included featurettes on the making of the new cuts.

2000[]

The Phantom Menace (VHS/LaserDisc)[]

Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace was released on video worldwide between April 3 and 8, 2000. The release was VHS only, though an English-language LaserDisc was released in Japan and appeared on the Video CD format in most of Asia.

Original trilogy reprints[]

The Star Wars Trilogy VHS set was reprinted and repackaged in 2000; the covers now include logos resembling the ones used for The Phantom Menace (episode numbers and subtitles). They were also released on Video CD at this time. While the Special Edition cuts were used, no mention is made on the packaging. The same changes were implemented on the Japanese LaserDisc. It would be the final release of the original trilogy on VHS, and the last-ever Star Wars release on LaserDisc.

2001[]

The Phantom Menace (DVD)[]

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The Phantom Menace was released on DVD as a two-disc set in 2001, two years after the film's theatrical release; it was the first Star Wars film to be officially released on DVD. The DVD version of the film had several scenes edited and inserted by George Lucas, making it slightly different from and longer than its original theatrical release. The DVD also includes an audio commentary by George Lucas, producer Rick McCallum, editor Ben Burtt, animation director Rob Coleman, and visual effects supervisors John Knoll, Dennis Muren, and Scott Squires, as well as an easter egg (on-set bloopers) accessible through the sound menu by selecting THX and pressing 1138.

The second DVD in the set contains various bonus features:

  • Seven deleted scenes, which can be viewed separately or as part of a Deleted Scenes documentary
  • The Beginning: Making Episode I - an hour-long documentary chronicling the production of the movie
  • A 12-part collection of Lucasfilm's web documentaries
  • Five featurettes exploring the storyline, design, costumes, visual effects, and fight sequences in the film
  • Multi-angle storyboard-to-animatic-to-film segment featuring the submarine and podrace lap 1 sequences
  • The "Duel of the Fates" music video featuring John Williams
  • Production photo gallery with captions
  • Posters and print campaign
  • Theatrical teaser and launch trailers
  • Seven TV spots
  • Star Wars: Starfighter - The Making of a Game featurette from LucasArts

This DVD release is of significantly lesser quality, compared to the later Star Wars movies DVD releases. However, for the Blu-ray version, the image quality was digitally restored from the DVD release and a digital Yoda replacing the original puppet, among other changes, were implemented. The film was also made available on VHS.

2002[]

The Story of Star Wars[]

The Story of Star Wars was a three-disc VideoNow Color release.

Attack of the Clones[]

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Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones was released on VHS and DVD in November 2002 as a two-disc set that has picture and sound mastered from the original digital source material. The movie has several elements edited or added in by George Lucas that make the DVD version of the film slightly different from the theatrical release. The DVD also includes an audio commentary by George Lucas, producer Rick McCallum, editor Ben Burtt, animation director Rob Coleman and visual effects supervisors Pablo Helman, John Knoll, and Ben Snow, as well as an easter egg (on-set bloopers) accessible through the sound menu by selecting THX and pressing 1138. as well as DVD-ROM website archive of HoloNet News[6]

The second DVD in the set contains various bonus features:

  • Eight deleted scenes with an introduction by George Lucas
  • From Puppets to Pixels - a documentary about digital characters in the movie
  • State of the Art - a documentary about the previsualization of the movie
  • Films Are Not Released; They Escape - a featurette about creating sound effects for the movie
  • Three Featurettes exploring general storyline, action scenes and love story of the movie
  • A 12-part collection of Lucasfilm's web documentaries
  • "Across the Stars" music video featuring John Williams
  • Production photo gallery with captions
  • Theatrical teasers and launch trailer
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  • Twelve TV spots
  • Posters and print campaign
  • R2-D2: Beneath the Dome mockumentary trailer
  • "Episode II" visual effects breakdown montage

The film was also released on VHS and a three-disc Video CD. The release included the eight deleted scenes which played after the end credits. These included deleted scenes and a segment of Star Wars: Connections.

R2-D2: Beneath the Dome[]

R2-D2: Beneath the Dome is a 20-minute mockumentary made as a fun project by the cast and crew of Attack of the Clones. It uses interviews, fake archive photos, film clips, and behind-the-scenes footage to tell the "true" life story of R2-D2. On December 26, 2002 it was released on DVD, which contained all three segments that were originally aired on US TV and released on StarWars.com, plus the ending credits and an easter egg of photos of R2-D2 on the sets of the Star Wars films. This DVD was a low-profile, non-advertised release.

2004[]

Star Wars Trilogy DVD set[]

The Star Wars Trilogy DVD set, released in September 2004, was the first release of the original trilogy on DVD. It was a four-disc edition, which included the following:

  • Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
  • Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
  • Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
  • Star Wars Original Trilogy Bonus Disc

The movies on the DVDs were the 1997 Special Edition versions with several additional changes added especially for this release, including an extensive and comprehensive high-definition digital cleanup and several major image adjustments made in order to make the films visually resemble the prequel trilogy. Each of the movies DVD also includes an audio commentary by George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, and Carrie Fisher (The Empire Strikes Back commentary also features Irvin Kershner).

The fourth DVD in the set contains various bonus features:

  • Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy - a full-length documentary, covering the history of the original trilogy.
  • The Characters of Star Wars - a featurette about the classic Star Wars characters
  • The Birth of the Lightsaber - a featurette about the impact of the lightsabers on Star Wars
  • The Force Is With Them: The Legacy of Star Wars - featurette about the impact of the Star Wars trilogy on the movie industry
  • Episode III Preview: The Return of Darth Vader - a featurette about the then-upcoming Episode III
  • Production photo gallery with captions
  • Theatrical posters
  • Episode III - a featurette about the creation of the video game
  • Star Wars: Battlefront trailer and a playable Xbox Demo
  • Theatrical teaser and launch trailers
  • TV Spots
  • On-set bloopers - Easter Egg

Star Wars: Ewok Adventures[]

Ewok movies cover

On November 23, 2004, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox released both "Ewoks" made-for-TV movies on DVD, which presents the films in their original 1.33:1 aspect ratio with a Dolby Digital 2.0 English audio track and English subtitles. The release was billed as Star Wars: Ewok Adventures, a "double feature" of Caravan of Courage and its sequel, The Battle for Endor. The disc itself is double-sided, featuring one film on each side. The DVD release featured no extras.

Star Wars Animated Adventures[]

Ewoks[]

Ewoks double feature

Ewoks was released on DVD on November 23, 2004 as an edited compilation under the title Star Wars Animated Adventures: Ewoks. It contains eight episodes of the original series, edited together as two full-length films. Episodes 2, 1, 3, and 9 were edited together to make The Haunted Village, and episodes 10, 5, 4, and 13 were edited together to make Tales from the Endor Woods. The Haunted Village combines four loosely related episodes into one story, while Tales from the Endor Woods connects four seemingly unrelated stories via a voiceover by Alex Lindsay intended to be an adult Wicket. The original opening credits and theme song are not included as part of the films, and were replaced with simple credit sequences.

Droids[]

Droids double feature

Droids was released on DVD on November 23, 2004 as an edited compilation under the title Star Wars Animated Adventures: Droids. It contains eight episodes of the original series, edited together as two full-length films. Episodes 58 were edited together to make The Pirates and the Prince, and episodes 1013 were edited together to make Treasure of the Hidden Planet. The Pirates and the Prince combines four of the five episodes of the Mon Julpa arc into one story, while Treasure of the Hidden Planet combines the four episodes of the Mungo Baobab arc into one story. Though "Coby and the Starhunters" was originally part of the Mon Julpa story arc, the episode isn't included in the feature version. The original opening credits and theme song are not included as part of the films, and were replaced with simple credit sequences. Besides cutting the theme song of the series, many other small modifications were made for the home video releases, most notably changes to the soundtrack.

2005[]

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Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume One[]

The first volume of the Star Wars: Clone Wars animated television series was released on DVD on March 22, 2005. It comprises seasons one and two, which in turn are made up of Chapters 120. The DVD also includes following features:

  • An audio commentary track by Genndy Tartakovsky
  • Bridging the Saga - a documentary about the series showing the events between Episodes II and III
  • Trailers for the Episode III movie and video game
  • Concept art gallery
  • Playable Xbox demo for Star Wars: Republic Commando.

Star Wars Trivial Pursuit: Saga Edition DVD[]

The Saga Edition of Star Wars Trivial Pursuit includes a DVD in which various Star Wars fans asks questions to the viewer.

Star Wars: A Musical Journey[]

Star Wars: A Musical Journey bonus DVD was included with the soundtrack album for John Williams's musical score for Revenge of the Sith, released May 3, 2005. The DVD runs for over an hour and contains a collection of music video clips from the Star Wars films, set to selected themes from Williams's scores. It also contains a preview trailer for the Revenge of the Sith video game. Each clip features an introduction by actor Ian McDiarmid. The DVD can be watched with or without this introduction.

Revenge of the Sith[]

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Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith was released on DVD on November 1, 2005 as a two-disc set that has picture and sound mastered from the original digital source material. The movie DVD includes an audio commentary by George Lucas, producer Rick McCallum, animation director Rob Coleman, and visual effects supervisors John Knoll and Roger Guyett. Unlike every other DVD release of a Star Wars film, Revenge of the Sith was released without any noticeable (upon first viewing) alterations by George Lucas from the film's digital theatrical cut. A closer inspection, however, revealed one change: there used to be a fade between the scene where Obi-Wan Kenobi leaves Mustafar, and the scene where Vader climbs away from the lava, which was removed from the DVD release. This was also the first DVD release not to contain a secret blooper reel of footage from filming as an easter egg. Instead it contains a rap video with a dancing Yoda and clone troopers.

The second DVD in the set contains various bonus features:

  • Six deleted scenes with introductions by George Lucas and Rick McCallum
  • Within a Minute - a documentary film about the making of the Mustafar duel
  • The Chosen One - a featurette about the path of Darth Vader through episodes I–VI
  • It's All for Real: The Stunts of Episode III - a featurette about the stunts of the movie
  • A 15-part collection of Lucasfilm's web documentaries
  • A Hero Falls music video
  • Production photo gallery with captions
  • Poster and print campaign
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The film was also available on VHS and Video CD, although the VHS copies were only manufactured in small numbers.

The Story of Star Wars[]

The Story of Star Wars was a Walmart-exclusive DVD included with initial copies of the Revenge of the Sith DVD.[7] It included content from the first two discs of the 2004 VideoNow Color release of the same name.

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Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume Two[]

The second volume of the Star Wars: Clone Wars animated television series was released on DVD on December 6, 2005. It comprises Season Three of the series, which is in turn made up of Chapters 2125. The DVD also includes following features:

  • An audio commentary from Genndy Tartakovsky
  • Connecting the Dots - a documentary about the television series leading up to the Revenge of the Sith
  • Concept art gallery
  • Star Wars: Battlefront II trailer and playable Xbox demo
  • Star Wars: Empire at War trailer
  • Animated LEGO Star Wars short film: Revenge of the Brick

Star Wars Trilogy 3-pack[]

Also on December 6, the original trilogy DVDs were repackaged as a three-pack without the bonus disc and featuring new box art. As with the 2004 release, the set was available in both widescreen and full screen.[8]

2006[]

Star Wars Trilogy - Unaltered[]

  • Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
  • Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
  • Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi

The original unaltered versions of the original trilogy were officially made available to fans on DVD on September 12, 2006.[9] Each of the films in this release was presented on two DVDs, with the 2004 re-mastered versions present on the first DVD and the original versions, taken from the 1993 LaserDisc editions, available as "bonuses" on the second DVD. The second DVD presents each movie in what Lucasfilm claimed to be the original theatrical form. In reality, the films were essentially the 1993 LaserDisc masters (which had numerous visual and audio differences from the 1977 theatrical cuts) with the "Episode IV" subtitle removed and the updated star field replaced with the original one. Many sound and visual effects shots created for pre-1993 home video releases are still present in this version.

2008[]

The Art of Star Wars Calendar DVD[]

This DVD was included with a 2008 calendar called The Art of Star Wars.

Prequel trilogy and original trilogy box sets[]

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This re-packaged releases features the same versions of the movies as previously released two-disc editions of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (2001), Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (2002), Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (2005), and original unaltered trilogy (2006). No new material was included in these sets.[10]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars film[]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars was released on home video on November 11, 2008, as a single-disc DVD, a two-disc Special Edition DVD, and a two-disc Blu-ray.[11] Both DVD versions include the widescreen film with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX sound, and the audio commentary by director Dave Filoni, producer Catherine Winder, writer Henry Gilroy, and editor Jason Tucker.

The second disc of the two-DVD set contains the following bonus features:

  • The Clone Wars: The Untold Stories: Preview stories, vehicles, planets, and battles from Season One of The Clone Wars television series.
  • The Voices of The Clone Wars: Voiceover actors and animated characters in split-screen performances.
  • A New Score: Composer Kevin Kiner establishing a new musical identity for the series.
  • Gallery of Concept and Production Art
  • Webisodes: Six making-of featurettes, as seen on StarWars.com
  • Deleted Scenes: "Cargo Bay," Platform Droid Fight," "Rancor Pit," and "Through the Tanks."
  • Theatrical and video game trailers
  • Digital copy of the film

The Blu-ray edition includes all the above features in 1080p high definition (deleted scenes and certain trailers are not in HD) on a single 50GB disc. Audio commentary is not present.

  • A Creative Conversation Video Commentary: Director Dave Filoni, Producer Catherine Winder, Writer Henry Gilroy, and Editor Jason Tucker
  • Take the Hologram Memory Challenge: Test your skill and memory and unlock three hi-def TV series sneak peeks
  • Digital copy of the film on a second disc

2009[]

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars: A Galaxy Divided[]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: A Galaxy Divided is the first collection of four episodes in Season One of The Clone Wars 3D animated television series, released on March 24, 2009. It includes the episodes "Ambush," "Rising Malevolence," "Shadow of Malevolence," and "Destroy Malevolence," but no additional bonus or extra materials.[12]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Clone Commandos[]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Clone Commandos is the second collection of four episodes in Season One of The Clone Wars 3D animated television series, released on September 15, 2009. It includes the episodes "Rookies," "Storm Over Ryloth," "Innocents of Ryloth," and "Liberty on Ryloth," but no additional bonus or extra materials.[13]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Season One[]

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The complete first season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was released as a four-disc DVD and a three-disc Blu-ray box set on November 3, 2009 in the US and on November 2, 2010 in the UK. The set includes:

2010[]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 1 Volume 1[]

The first 5 episodes of the first season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was released on a single DVD on August 23, 2010.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 1 Volume 2[]

Episodes 6–10 of the first season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was released on a single DVD on August 23, 2010.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 1 Volume 3[]

Episodes 11–16 of the first season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was released on a single DVD on August 23, 2010.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 1 Volume 4[]

The final episodes: 17–22 of the first season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was released on a single DVD on August 23, 2010.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Walmart Exclusive DVDs[]

Three Walmart-exclusive action figure sets each contained a DVD featuring either "Rising Malevolence," "Shadow of Malevolence" or "Destroy Malevolence."

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Bounty Hunters[]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: "Bounty Hunters" was a Target-exclusive DVD included with select action figure sets.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season Two[]

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The complete second season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was released as a four-disc DVD and a three-disc Blu-ray box set on October 26, 2010, October 25, 2010 (Region 2), and November 10, 2010 (Region 4). The set includes:

  • All 22 episode of Season 2 presented in widescreen with English, Spanish, and French 5.1 DTS audio and English, French, and Spanish subtitles.
  • Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes on each disc
    • Attack of the Zillo Beast
    • Magic of the Holocron
    • Return to Geonosis
    • Creating Mandalore
  • 64-page production journal that includes early sketches, artist notes, and concept art from Season Two of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
  • Blu-ray Exclusive -- The Jedi Temple Archives

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 2 Volume 1[]

The first 4 episodes of the second season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was released on a single DVD on December 6, 2010.

2011[]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 2 Volume 2[]

Episodes 5–10 of the second season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was released on a single DVD on March 21, 2011.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 2 Volume 3[]

Episodes 11–16 of the second season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was released on a single DVD on May 30, 2011.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 2 Volume 4[]

Episodes 17–22 of the second season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was released on a single DVD on August 22, 2011.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Walmart Exclusive DVDs[]

Two Walmart-exclusive action figure sets each contained a DVD featuring either "Landing at Point Rain" or "Weapons Factory."

The Complete Saga in Blu-ray[]

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The entire saga was released on Blu-ray in September 2011.[14] Three different sets were for sale: a 9-disc set containing Episodes I to VI, and two 3-disc sets containing the prequel trilogy and the original trilogy. Three additional discs and more than 30 hours of extensive special features including never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes, an exploration of the exclusive Star Wars archives included in the Complete Saga. The complete saga and trilogies were given a Region 2 release on September 12, 2011.[15]

On May 4, 2011, a promotional website revealed the covers and full contents of each of the Blu-ray sets.[16]

LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace[]

LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace was released as a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack on September 16, 2011.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season Three[]

The complete third season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was released as a DVD and Blu-ray box set on October 18, 2011.

2012[]

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The Clone Wars: The Complete Season Four

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Darth Maul Returns[]

A feature-length compilation of the Darth Maul–centered episodes of Season Four was released on DVD exclusively at Target stores on September 11, 2012.[17] It was released in other locations on January 8, 2013.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Walmart Exclusive DVDs[]

Two limited-release action figure sets, which were originally manufactured for sale as Walmart exclusives, were released in discount stores in 2012. Each set contained a DVD featuring either "Legacy of Terror" or "Brain Invaders."

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season Four[]

The complete fourth season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was released as a DVD and Blu-ray box set on October 1, 2012 in Australia and in America on October 23, 2012.[18][19]

2013[]

LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out[]

LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out was released on DVD on March 26, 2013.

Star Wars: Prequel Trilogy (Limited Edition SteelBook)[]

This was the prequel trilogy on Blu-ray, packaged in a SteelBook. It was released on August 4, 2013.[20]

Star Wars: Original Trilogy (Limited Edition SteelBook)[]

This was the original trilogy on Blu-ray, packaged in a SteelBook. It was released on August 4, 2013.[20]

LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles[]

This was the DVD release of the first two episodes of LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles. It was released on September 11, 2013.[21]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season Five[]

The complete fifth season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was released as a DVD and Blu-ray box set on October 15, 2013 in America.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Seasons 1-5 Collector's Edition[]

Also released on October 15 was the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Seasons 1-5 Collector's Edition, which included all five seasons of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and also includes a brand new 54-page Art of The Clone Wars booklet that showcases concept art from across all five seasons, with many pieces never before published.

Star Wars Trilogy Episodes I–III (Blu-ray + DVD)[]

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A Blu-ray/DVD box set containing the prequel trilogy, along with the Blu-ray exclusive audio commentaries for each movie with George Lucas, cast and crew. It was released as a DVD and Blu-ray box set on October 8, 2013.

Star Wars Trilogy Episodes IV–VI (Blu-ray + DVD)[]

A Blu-ray/DVD box set containing the original trilogy, along with the Blu-ray exclusive audio commentaries for each movie with George Lucas, cast and crew. It was released as a DVD and Blu-ray box set on October 8, 2013.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars 3-Pack (DVD box)[]

This was a 3-volume box set of Star Wars: The Clone Wars DVDs. It was released on October 15, 2013, and included the previously released A Galaxy Divided, Clone Commandos, and Darth Maul Returns.[22]

2014[]

Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion[]

This is the DVD release of Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion, which is the first episode of the animated series Star Wars Rebels. It was released on October 14, 2014.[23]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Lost Missions[]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars – The Lost Missions was the release of the sixth season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, containing 13 episodes. It was released on two-disc Blu-ray and three-disc DVD on November 11, 2014.

2015[]

Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One[]

The complete first season of Star Wars Rebels was released on DVD and Blu-ray on September 1, 2015 in America,[24] and in Germany on September 8, 2015.

LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles[]

The final four episodes of LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles were released together in September 2015.

Star Wars: The Complete Saga (SteelBook editions)[]

Episodes I through VI were released individually in limited-edition SteelBooks, on November 10, 2015. Each film's case features a prominent character from that film, and contains a Blu-ray and DVD disc of the film.[25] The releases feature the 2011 versions of the films, with only the commentaries as special features.

Additionally, the 9-disc Complete Saga set containing all 6 episodes and bonus features was re-released in a more conventional Blu-ray case featuring Darth Vader on the cover. Apart from the casing, the content is essentially identical to that of the 2011 release.

2016[]

LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales[]

The five-part series LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales was released on DVD on March 1, 2016.[26]

The Force Awakens[]

The first home video release of Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens. It was released digitally on April 1, 2016, with physical media following on April 5. The collection includes deleted scenes and making-of documentaries such as Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey. Different retailers had separate versions, such as a SteelBook edition or additional extras.

Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two[]

The complete second season of Star Wars Rebels was released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 30, 2016.[27]

The Force Awakens 3D Collector's Edition[]

A 3D Collector's Edition of The Force Awakens was released on November 15, 2016 in the US and Canada. It includes the bonus features from the original home video release of the film, as well as new content.[28]

LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures[]

The complete first season of LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures was released on two-disc Blu-ray and DVD on December 6, 2016.[29]

2017[]

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story[]

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was released in Digital HD on March 24, 2017 and in Blu-ray and DVD on April 4, 2017.[30]

Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Three[]

The complete third season of Star Wars Rebels was released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 29, 2017.[31]

Star Wars: Forces of Destiny: Volume 1[]

A DVD of Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Volume 1 was included as a Walmart holiday exclusive with repackaged Blu-ray and DVD sets of Rogue One, The Force Awakens, the prequel trilogy, the original trilogy and The Complete Saga.[32]

2018[]

LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures: Complete Season Two[]

The complete second season of LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures was released on DVD on March 13, 2018.[33]

Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi[]

Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi was released on digital platforms on March 13, 2018 and on physical media on March 27, 2018.[34]

Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Four[]

Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Four was released on Blu-ray and DVD on July 31, 2018. Both editions included the final season of Rebels Recon. Exclusive to Blu-ray were six audio commentaries and the featurettes "Ghosts of Legend," "Forces of Rebellion" and "Kevin Kiner: The Rebel Symphony."[35]

Solo: A Star Wars Story[]

Solo: A Star Wars Story was released on digital HD, 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere on September 14, 2018 and on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand on September 25, 2018.[36]

2019[]

Star Wars Resistance: Complete Season One[]

Star Wars Resistance: Complete Season One was released on DVD on August 20, 2019.[37]

Star Wars film re-releases[]

Episodes I–VIII, Rogue One and Solo were re-released as individual Blu-ray and DVDs on September 22. These featured a new unifying design of cover art.[38]

2020[]

Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker[]

Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker was released on March 17 on most digital platforms in digital HD and 4K Ultra HD.[39][40] A number of physical releases followed on March 31, including a Multiscreen Edition (Blu Ray and Digital Code), an Ultimate Collector's Edition (4K, Blu Ray and Digital Code) and a DVD edition; Best Buy, Target and Wal Mart will offer exclusive versions of the sets.[39]

Star Wars Episodes 1-8 4K Ultra HD disc releases[]

Star Wars Episodes 1-8 made their 4K disc debut on March 31.[39]

Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga[]

Best Buy released an exclusive 27-disc "Skywalker Saga" set (4K, Blu Ray, Digital Code) on March 31.[39]

2023[]

The Mandalorian[]

On August 21, 2023, it was announced that the first two seasons of The Mandalorian would be available on 4K Blu-ray in SteelBook packaging. bonus features include original box art by Attila Szarka, concept art cards, and never-before-seen featurettes. it scheduled to be available on December 12, 2023, though pre-orders would start on August 28.[41][42]

Star Wars: Original Trilogy (Disney 100 Steelbook Editions)[]

To celebrate their 100th anniversary, Disney re-released several films as limited edition steelbooks, including each film of the Original Trilogy. Each release was a Best Buy exclusive, and contained a 4K disc, standard Blu-ray disc, and a third Blu-ray for bonus features.[43]

Code names[]

For the releases of each of the theatrical films on DVD, the disc files were given code names in order to help prevent piracy. Most were named after female lead characters from 20th Century Fox properties being released on DVD around the time of the Star Wars film in question:[44]

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  16. StarWars Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You on StarWars.com (backup link)
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  24. StarWars Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One Coming September 1 on StarWars.com (backup link)
  25. StarWars The Star Wars Saga to Be Enshrined in Limited Edition Blu-Ray Steelbooks on StarWars.com (backup link)
  26. Amazon-Favicon Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales on Amazon.com (backup link)
  27. StarWars Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two Available Now on Blu-ray and DVD on StarWars.com (backup link)
  28. StarWars Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Collector's Edition Coming This Fall on StarWars.com (backup link)
  29. StarWars LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures – Complete Season One Coming to Blu-ray and DVD on StarWars.com (backup link)
  30. StarWars The Mission Comes Home: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Arrives Soon on Digital HD and Blu-ray on StarWars.com (backup link)
  31. StarWars Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Three Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD August 29 on StarWars.com (backup link)
  32. YouTube From the Star Wars Home Video Library #131: Walmart Holiday Reissues with Forces of Destiny on the Nathan Butler YouTube channel (backup link)
  33. TwitterLogo Star Wars (@starwars) on Twitter: "Own the complete second season of #LEGO Star Wars: #TheFreemakerAdventures. Coming to DVD March 13." (backup link)
  34. StarWars Star Wars: The Last Jedi Comes Home on StarWars.com (backup link)
  35. StarWars Star Wars Rebels: The Complete Fourth Season Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD July 31 on StarWars.com (backup link)
  36. StarWars Solo: A Star Wars Story Makes the Jump Home on StarWars.com (backup link)
  37. StarWars Star Wars Resistance Season One Coming to DVD on August 20 on StarWars.com (backup link)
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  39. 39.0 39.1 39.2 39.3 StarWars The End of the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Comes Home on StarWars.com (backup link)
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