Synopsis

The third Star Wars film was publicly announced under the title "Revenge of the Jedi" before its release title was changed to "Return of the Jedi." The story follows Luke Skywalker as he confronts Darth Vader and the Emperor, while the Rebel Alliance launches an assault on the second Death Star. The film concludes the original trilogy's central conflict.

Factoids & Trivia

• "Revenge of the Jedi" was an early working title for the film that became "Return of the Jedi." Lucasfilm also used "Blue Harvest" as a cover title during production to discourage attention from fans and reporters.
• George Lucas changed the title before release because he felt that revenge was inconsistent with the principles of a Jedi.
• Advance posters and other promotional materials were produced with the "Revenge of the Jedi" title, then withdrawn after the change. Their rarity later made them highly desirable among Star Wars collectors.
• The title appeared on early promotional campaigns in 1982, even though the completed film opened in 1983 as "Return of the Jedi."