George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise has revolutionized how science-fiction and fantasy films are made. George Lucas is undeniably a pioneer in film-making, particularly skilled at world-building. The first Star Wars movie (later retitled A New Hope) introduced viewers to an entire galaxy's worth of new ideas, and Lucas built upon this with the rest of the original trilogy and, later, the prequels. The latter were initially heavily criticized for their dependence on CGI and dialogue, but their reputation has improved over the years.
Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, and the Star Wars galaxy has grown at an impressive rate since. The galaxy has expanded to include another trilogy, this time sequels; there have been spin-off movies, and a constant stream of live-action and animated TV shows. Despite this rapid growth, there's only one thing Disney cannot replicate when making their Star Wars content – and that’s George Lucas.
