Star Wars: 40 Years Later

Today is the 40th anniversary of the release of "Star Wars." The legendary space saga premiered on May 25th, 1977.

The movie didn't just make huge stars of actors Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill. It made huge contributions to popular culture and has generated more than $6.5 billion in box office revenue and there's a whole galaxy more of money where that came from.

Check out the difference between the First and Most Recent Star Wars Trailers:

As entertainment franchises go, the Force is strong with this one.

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Star Wars Movie Poster
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Star Wars World Premiere May 25, 1977
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Star Wars Vanity Fair Cover
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Star Wars Vanity Fair Cover
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Star Wars Celebration 2016
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 17: (L-R) Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and John Boyega on stage during Future Directors Panel at the Star Wars Celebration 2016 at ExCel on July 17, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images for Walt Disney Studios)
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On the set of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
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On the set of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
British actors Peter Cushing, David Prowse, and American actress Carrie Fisher on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope written, directed and produced by Georges Lucas. (Photo by Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)

Star Wars Movie Poster

Star Wars World Premiere May 25, 1977

Star Wars Vanity Fair Cover

Star Wars Vanity Fair Cover

Star Wars Celebration 2016

On the set of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

On the set of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope