"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy."
May the Fourth Be With You • May 26, 2026
How a pun became a holiday
Star Wars: A New Hope premieres on May 25th, forever changing cinema and popular culture.
The phrase "May the Fourth be with you" first appears in print. On May 4, 1979, the UK Conservative Party placed an ad in The London Evening News congratulating Margaret Thatcher on her election: "May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie."
The first organized May the Fourth celebration is held at the Toronto Underground Cinema, with screenings and costume contests.
Disney acquires Lucasfilm for $4 billion, ensuring the Star Wars saga would continue for new generations.
California officially declares May 4th as Star Wars Day.
May the Fourth is celebrated worldwide by fans of all ages, with marathons, cosplay events, and countless "May the Force be with you" greetings.
May 5th is sometimes called "Revenge of the Fifth" or "Revenge of the Sixth" (May 6th),
as a nod to Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.