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Star Wars creator George Lucas changed the title of the first movie to A New Hope, and the explanation behind his decision is very interesting. Episode numbers and subtitles may be an essential part of the Star Wars saga now, but that wasn’t the case when the original movie came out in 1977. This reflects Lucas’ original expectations for Star Wars and how his plans changed after the movie became an enormous success.

A New Hope also started the tradition of Star Wars movie titles with multiple interpretations. Return of the Jedi, The Phantom Menace, and The Last Jedi either had different meanings or significance that weren’t clear right away. However, there is a clear explanation for A New Hope’s title and why Lucas retitled Star Wars in the first place…

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