Take A Look Back At The Influence Of 40 Years Of 'Star Wars' In This Nostalgic Featurette

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Star Wars has been part of my life almost as long as I can remember. Seeing the Death Star explode while I was sitting next to my Dad in a dark theater watching Star Wars: A New Hope for the first time is a memory I will never forget. Since then, I’ve been a Jedi. Because the Force is strong in my family. I’m sure a few of you can relate.

With the countdown on for the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Disney dropped a new video to celebrate the impact the ‘Skywalker Saga’ has had on popular culture over the last 40 years. It’s packed full of fun behind-the-scenes cast clips going back to the ‘70’s and really drives home the fact that this story is coming to an end.

I’ve watched it a few times already, and each time I get a little choked up. What can I say — I’m not ready for the story to be over. Take a look! Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker opens December 20th.