May the 4th is known asStar WarsDay thanks to its similar sound to the iconic phrase from the franchise, “May the Force be with you.” The celebration has grown to include a number of sales, new product releases, premieres, and more. To go along with that, there are a number of games to play and things to watch for those who wish to spend a little bit (or a lot) of their day celebrating theStar Warsfranchise.
The Skywalker Saga has concluded and the future plans forthe next big-budget theatrical release remain years away, but there is still plenty of recent and new media to consume and enjoy on May 4th this year.
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The Clone Wars
The series finale ofStar Wars: The Clone Warsdebuts on June 11, 2025 on Disney+ closing out the animated series once and for all after a seventh season was put into production and returned to Disney+ earlier this year. The final four-part arc of the seventh season ofThe Clone Warshas been one of the bestStar Warsstories told in recent memory, filling in the stories of Ahsoka, Rex, Darth Maul, Mandalore, giving additional context to Anakin’s fall to the Dark Side, Order 66, the Clone Troopers, and more. This May the 4th is the perfect time to watch the finale episode for those keeping up with it, or to catch up on the series. Even though the first eight episodes of the seventh season fills in some gaps, jumping ahead tothe final four episodes comprising The Siege of Mandalore arcis a great way to enjoy May the 4th.
Jedi: Fallen Order
May the 4th is also the perfect time for anyone who missedJedi: Fallen Orderto get caught up on this fantasticStar Warsgame. Made by Respawn Entertainment (developers ofTitanfallandApex Legends),Jedi: Fallen Ordertells a fantastic tale set between Episode 3 and 4. LikeThe Clone Wars, it gives one of the freshest and most heartbreaking looks at the moment Order 66 was issued, and introduces new characters to the franchise that hopefully get even more time to shinein aJedi: Fallen Ordersequel. Its gameplay isUnchartedmeetsSekiro, all wrapped in aStar Warspackage that nails the feeling of being a Jedi.
The Mandalorian & Disney Gallery Documentary Series
The Mandaloriangarnered instant and ubiquitous praise when it debuted last November alongside the launch of Disney+. The eight-part live-action series brought back a ton of nostalgicStar Warsfeels. A classic space Western with a lower budget than the bombastic sequel trilogy,The Mandalorianreturns that feeling of the originalStar Wars, when George Lucas struggled to get his space fantasy on screen for audiences in 1977. Throw in the surprise of Baby Yoda, a fresh look at the mysterious Mandalorians, and deeper tie-ins to the franchise includingThe Clone WarsandStar Wars: Rebels, it’s no surprise thatThe Mandaloriannot only is at work on a second season but has already beengreenlit for a third season. The full first season is available to watch now on Disney+.
In addition toThe Mandalorian, those who have seen the series may want to check outDisney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian.It’s a documentary series that goes behind the scenes ofThe Mandalorianincluding interviews with the creators of the series including Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni. The first episode of this new documentary series is available to watch on May 4th.
Lightsabers & more in Fortnite
Fortniteis bringing back lightsabersfor May the 4th, which first appeared in the battle royale back in December 2019 as part of the tie-in with the release ofThe Rise of Skywalker. The lightsabers are exactly the same as those available before, coming in four different hilts/colors: Kylo Ren’s red, Rey’s blue, Luke’s green, and Mace Windu’s purple. They still do 45 damage per swing and 150 for a slam, and the block can stop 30 bullets before going on a 3-second cooldown. Lightsabers can spawn on floors or in chests.
In addition to the lightsabers,Fortnitewill again offer the Rey, Sith Trooper, andKylo Ren outfitsin the Shop, as well as the Dark Side emote and the Starfighters and the Order and Peace bundles. It is unknown how long these items will remain available, but those interested should grab them this week to be safe.
The Skywalker Saga
Speaking ofThe Rise of Skywalker,the final episode in the Skywalker Saga will hit Disney+ earlier than expectedon May the 4th. That means that fans can stream not only the conclusion of the nine-episode saga, but also watch the saga in its entirety through Disney’s streaming platform. It takes a little over 18 hours to watch the entire Skywalker Saga, so for those with a lot of time on their hands on May 4th, a complete viewing is definitely possible.
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Limited Special Edition Games
The collectors out there might be interested intwo special edition Star Wars games for PS4being released this year on May 4th by Limited Run Games. Limited Run Games is known for giving digital releases a special, limited physical release for collectors. The company has chosen to release blister packs for two niche Star Wars game titles from the past on PlayStation 4,Star Wars: Racer RevengeandStar Wars: Bounty Hunter. Those interested will need to jump on fast when they go on sale at 12 PM Eastern Time, as there are only 1,000 units available.
Star Wars Game Sales
May the 4th is a good time to expect sales onStar Warsgames per respective consoles, of course. Xbox is offering a sale on games such asStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.Star Wars Battlefront 2: Celebration Edition, andLEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens.Nintendo is offering the following Nintendo Switch games on sale for May the 4thStar Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy- $16.99,Star Wars: Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast, andStar Wars Pinball.
PlayStation has yet to preview or post anyStar WarsDay deals for the PlayStation Store; however, there are a number ofStar Warsgames already on sale includingStar Wars: Battlefront 2,Star Wars: Bounty Hunter,Super Star Wars,Jedi: Fallen Order, andStar Wars: Starfighter.
