“Return of the Jedi” in Theatres, Ends May 4

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is coming to theatres for a 40th anniversary showing today through Thursday, May 4, 2023.

From April 28 to May 4 in the U.S. and April 28 to May 1 in the U.K., the climactic third film in the original “Star Wars” trilogy will be on the big screen.  This marks the first official theatrical release of the film in more than 20 years.  Get tickets at:

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Tickets

“Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” – released on May 25, 1983 – marked the third and final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy. Directed by Richard Marquand, the film follows the epic struggle of the Rebel Alliance as they battle against the evil Galactic Empire, led by the ruthless Emperor Palpatine and his menacing henchman, Darth Vader.

The film opens with Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo embarking on a daring mission to rescue Han Solo from the clutches of the gangster Jabba the Hutt, who has imprisoned the smuggler in carbonite.

One of the standout elements of “Return of the Jedi” is the final confrontation between Luke and Vader.

Tickets for screenings at select theaters across the country from April 28 to May 4 are now available for advance purchase at sites like Fandango, AMC, Regal and more.

Read the official announcement on the Star Wars website.

Below is a message about the film’s return from Harrison Ford, followed by a preview.

Where Does Return of the Jedi Rank?

In the Star Wars collection of 12 theatrical films, where does Return of the Jedi rank? According to Rotten Tomatoes, Return of the Jedi is Number 6 of the 12.  Here is the list:

1. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
2. The Force Awakens (2015)
3. A New Hope (1977)
4. The Last Jedi (2017)
5. Rogue One (2016)
6. Return of the Jedi (1983)
7. Revenge of the Sith (2005)
8. Solo (2018)
9. Attack of the Clones (2002)
10. The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
11. The Phantom Menace (1999)
12. The Clone Wars (2008).