There are many fans of the Star Wars franchise around the world, and for them, May 4 has special meaning. Referred to as May the Fourth — a play on “may the force (be with you),” the day has gained ...

A sly nod to one of the films' most popular catchphrases, May the 4th is known as Star Wars Day and has been embraced by businesses and communities over the years.

It's not every day A New Hope returns to theaters for its 50th anniversary. The re-release gives the franchise an exciting opportunity.

It didn't begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away, but every May 4 it feels like images, memes and promotional deals involving “Star Wars” have an inescapable gravity. May 4 — or May the 4th ...

FILE - A Star Wars supporter poses for a photo during a fan convention called the Star Wars Celebration Japan in Chiba, near Tokyo, Friday, April 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File) hk ...