In a surprising turn of events, the rerelease of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” surpassed all predictions, earning a substantial amount at the box office. Many were taken aback by its success, with the exception being die-hard Star Wars fans who were around 15 years old in 2005. For this generation, it’s often their preferred installment of the entire saga. At the time, “Revenge of the Sith” was thought to be the final chapter in the Star Wars series, as per George Lucas. The anticipation leading up to its release was immense. Now, YouTube channel YungJunko has shared a video delving into the hype, merchandise, and fan reactions to “Revenge of the Sith” back in 2005. Take a walk down memory lane by watching this video right here:
This video is filled with retro content that will undoubtedly evoke strong feelings of nostalgia for many fans. In addition to clips showing packed theaters on opening night, there are numerous commercial snippets showcasing various merchandise items. Back then, 7-11 unveiled their “Darth Vader Slurpee,” and Pop Tarts introduced Lava Berry Explosion flavor inspired by the duel on Mustafar – you remember, where a character lost his limbs and was set ablaze. Yes, it was quite a tasty time! Toys were also popular, even the young Jedi character killed by the stormtroopers (portrayed by George Lucas’ son) had an action figure. It was quite a remarkable period.
Speaking about cultural impact and merchandise, nothing can truly surpass the original trilogy’s grip on popular culture. It was indeed an unstoppable force. However, when Revenge of the Sith was released, it faced tough competition from other fantasy/sci-fi series like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Spider-Man, and others. Yet, the film successfully captured the public’s imagination and wallet, almost 30 years after A New Hope was first shown in theaters. Kudos to Mr. Lucas, no one did it quite like him.
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2025-05-01 01:02