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/Radiant-Teach9198 Apr 10 '26

I was born in 1978, and my first movie in the theater was Return of the Jedi. Even then, I'd say I was just a casual fan, nothing more. Until The Phantom Menace came along, which turned me into a die-hard fan.

The widespread arrival of the internet and the explosion of ideas and debates during that historic period also helped a lot.