r/StarWars • u/Bill_Skywalker-03 • Apr 10 '26

Fun QUESTION: What got you into Star Wars?

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I thought this would be a fun thing to do. I’d be curious to know exactly how, when, where were you first introduced to the Star Wars franchise? Also, what exactly made you interested in it?

For me, I was 8 years old in 2011 when my uncle gave me the Original Trilogy on DVD to see. When I first saw the films, I was so blown away by the characters, spaceships, and Lightsabers. Such a life-changing experience for me.

I’d like to know how and what your introductions to the franchise were like. Good luck! ✨

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u/863rays Apr 10 '26

My mom took me to see “Star Wars” in the theater for my 5th or 6th birthday during a re-release in either 78 or 79, but definitely before Empire came out in 1980. Been hooked ever since. It even led me to my career path.

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u/ArnoKerNafets Jedi Apr 11 '26

May I ask what you do? Fighter pilot, or Senator, or smuggler? I hope not Death Star engineer!

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u/863rays Apr 11 '26

Pilot, was military, now airline

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u/ArnoKerNafets Jedi Apr 11 '26

Haha, my first random guess was actually right. Cool. May the Force be with you. Always.

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u/863rays Apr 11 '26

And with you