Two decades ago, George Lucas made a bold statement regarding spoilers for Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. The film, which premiered on May 19, 2005, marked a significant chapter in the Skywalker saga. Interestingly, however, crucial plot details were revealed several months before its debut, specifically on March 29, 2005.
The plot twist surrounding Revenge of the Sith’s climax was notably unveiled through an extensive promotional campaign that included a wide array of merchandise, books, and video games leading up to the film’s release. A significant contributor to this early revelation was LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game, which also hit the shelves 20 years ago.
LEGO’s First Star Wars Game Released 20 Years Ago
The Prequel Trilogy’s Adaptation (Including Revenge of the Sith)
Instead of beginning with the beloved original trilogy, The LEGO Group and Lucasfilm chose to adapt the prequel films first to coincide with the release of Revenge of the Sith. Consequently, the final level of LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game is set on Mustafar, featuring the iconic duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, uniquely presented through LEGO’s signature charm. Notably, the mission ingeniously transformed cooperative players into competitors, symbolizing the severing of the bond between master and apprentice amidst Anakin’s descent into darkness.
The cutscenes following this climactic battle depicted Obi-Wan’s victory as he overcomes Anakin, ultimately leaving him on the burning shores of Mustafar. Simultaneously, Padmé is seen delivering Luke and Leia on Polis Massa, while Anakin is clad in his infamous Darth Vader armor. This entire sequence successfully narrated key moments from Revenge of the Sith, minus dialogue—an intentional choice since the original LEGO games did not feature voiceovers—fully 50 days before the film premiered.
It’s noteworthy to mention that alongside this LEGO title, there was also a non-LEGO video game based on Revenge of the Sith, albeit launched closer to the film’s release date on May 5, 2005.
The Curious Case of George Lucas and Episode III Spoilers
While George Lucas was not directly involved in the creation of the first LEGO Star Wars game or the Revenge of the Sith game, he did approve both projects and their respective release schedules. This decision indicates his acceptance of the spoilers and suggests that he viewed the narrative’s outcome as predetermined.
Essentially, viewers were aware of Anakin’s transformation into Darth Vader and the birth of his children even before the film’s release. Yet, the fact that the inaugural LEGO Star Wars video game revealed critical plot points that had been only hinted at in prior films before Revenge of the Sith hit theaters is indeed remarkable.
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