Live Poll: 'Star Wars' Universe

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10 May 2025 'Star Wars' Universe https://www.imdb.com/poll/6rlTMJsYHHA/ https://community-imdb.sprinklr.com/conversations/imdb-poll/live-poll-star-wars-universe/67fecc06e1ff3e02f66b5e74 dan_dassow has had 10 polls featured on the IMDb Home Page. https://imdbstats.com/user/ur0127678/?sort=votes,desc First Appearance on Home Page: 10-May-2025 Live: 21-April-2025

Google Gemini Analysis as of November 1, 2025 This poll clearly highlights the enduring affection for the **original trilogy** films while also showing a strong appreciation for some of the **newer streaming series**. Here is an analysis of the results: ## Key Takeaways from the Poll --- ### The Enduring Reign of the Original Trilogy The core sentiment of the poll confirms the **original three films** are overwhelmingly the most fondly remembered, accounting for nearly **50% of the total vote** across the top seven entries. * **Top Spot:** **_The Empire Strikes Back_ (21%)** is the clear winner. This is a common sentiment among fans, often cited as the deepest, darkest, and most narratively impactful film of the entire saga. * **Close Second:** **_A New Hope_ (19%)** follows right behind. Its initial magic, foundational world-building, and pioneering status ensure it remains a perennial favorite. * **Completing the Set:** **_Return of the Jedi_ (6%)** appears much lower than its two predecessors, suggesting that while it concludes the beloved trilogy, it is fondly remembered by fewer people than the first two films. ### Strong Performance from Newer Streaming Content A notable feature of this poll is the high placement of recent streaming series, suggesting a significant shift in fan enthusiasm and quality perception compared to some of the films. * **_Andor_ is a Blockbuster:** **_Andor_ (14%)** is the third-most fondly remembered item, surpassing every film outside of the original two. This indicates a high level of critical and fan acclaim for its mature storytelling and political depth. * **The Power of the First Disney+ Hit:** **_The Mandalorian_ (8%)** takes the fifth spot, reinforcing its success as the flagship series that launched Disney+'s Star Wars content. * **The Prequel High Point:** **_Revenge of the Sith_ (10%)** is the only prequel/sequel film to crack the top five, demonstrating its status as the fan-favorite of the prequel trilogy. ### The Divide: Films vs. Series The poll results clearly show how fan appreciation is distributed across the entire timeline of Star Wars content: **Original Trilogy** | *The Empire Strikes Back* (1), *A New Hope* (2), *Return of the Jedi* (7) | **Dominates** the top spots, reflecting deep nostalgia and quality. | | **New Series** | *Andor* (3), *The Mandalorian* (5) | Very strong showing, proving new content can be highly competitive. | | **Modern Films** | *Revenge of the Sith* (4), *Rogue One* (6) | *Revenge of the Sith* is the top prequel, and *Rogue One* is the top "A Star Wars Story" film. --- ### The Low-Scoring Entries The bottom half of the poll shows a crowded field, with the majority of the content (including all of the sequel trilogy films) scoring **3% or less**. * **Sequel Trilogy:** The three sequel films (*The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker*) are all clustered at **1% or less**, indicating that as a whole, this trilogy is not as fondly remembered as the others, despite the box office success of the first film. * **Prequel Films:** *The Phantom Menace* (2%) and *Attack of the Clones* (1%) are low, with the notable exception of *Revenge of the Sith*. * **Animated Content:** Despite its popularity, the major animated series like **_The Clone Wars_ (3%)** and **_Rebels_ (1%)** are ranked low. This may suggest that the poll's audience skews toward the live-action experience or that TV shows, which require a larger time commitment, are inherently less likely to be named the *most* fondly remembered single piece of content. The results strongly suggest that the Star Wars fandom cherishes the **original films** and has developed a very strong preference for recent, **high-quality streaming series** like *Andor* and *The Mandalorian*, while much of the other content has a lower, fragmented share of fond memories.