The story portrays different kinds of aliens, most of which are humanoids. The story of Star Wars is based on a fictional galaxy where space travel is ordinary and most planets are members of the Galactic Empire which is much like a nation's republic in real life. After sixteen years, the first movie of the prequel trilogy was shown and was also followed by the second movie after three years and by the last movie, shown on May 19, 2005, after another three years. The first movie of the first trilogy which is about the latter part of the story was shown on and was followed by the second and third movies having a three-year interval in between.

Star Wars movies started with a trilogy about the latter half part of the story and were continued with another trilogy showing the former half part of the story. It has been made into books, comics, animated shows, and the most popular franchise which is the movie series. Star Wars is a fictional story created by George Lucas.