Was Star Wars 4 the first Wars?

That's a fun way to put it! While it wasn't the *first* movie made in the Star Wars universe, it was the first movie released in the original Star Wars trilogy.

Here's why it's important:

* It started it all: Star Wars: A New Hope (originally just called "Star Wars") was the film that launched the entire franchise. It introduced the characters, the galaxy, and the epic space battles that we all love.

* It established the core story: This movie set up the main conflict between the Rebellion and the Empire, introduced Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Darth Vader, and established the importance of the Force.

So, even though the "Star Wars" saga continues with prequels, sequels, and spin-offs, "Star Wars: A New Hope" will always hold a special place as the beginning of the story we know and love.