Star Wars Day is almost upon us Since it was the fans who created this special day (with the pun "May the Force be with you") that we look forward to every year, it feels great to be a part of the huge community Lucasfilm and its owner, Disney, approved the anniversary and now there are both official and unofficial celebrations to honor this beloved franchise

With this special day fast approaching, now is the time to start planning your own celebration On Star Wars Day, there are plenty of shopping, movie, and TV show deals for you to participate in Even if you're not a big Star Wars fan, or even if you're not a fan at all, this guide might just draw you over to the dark side

Some fans also consider May 5 and 6 to be Star Wars days because of the "fifth man's revenge/seventh man's revenge" pun For those of you who do, let's delve into the movies and deals related to the iconic Sith Lords and villains we love so much

Star Wars movies and shows in order Want to have a Star Wars marathon this week on Disney Plus? This guide lets you watch movies and shows in order so you don't have to search through the timeline From classic prequels starring Anakin Skywalker to live-action series like "Ashoka," there's plenty to get you through this month and beyond

You can also buy or rent individual Star Wars movies on Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play

"Star Wars: A Tale of the Empire" For fans of May 5 and 6 who want something a little darker, "Tales of the Empire" will fit the bill The series explores the dark side of the galaxy, focusing on two warriors navigating the Galactic Empire The two warriors in question are Morgan Elsbeth, a skilled night sister who rose to Grand Admiral Sloane's favor, and Baris Offee, a former Jedi Padawan turned to the dark side Tales of Empire" will be available on Disney Plus beginning May 4 Tales of the Jedi" can also be seen as part of this anthology series

"Star Wars: The Acolyte" The Acolyte" is an upcoming series that finally takes a break from the Skywalker saga While investigating a series of mysterious crimes, Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) is reunited with his former Padawan, May (Amandla Stenberg) Now dangerous warriors, May and Sol find that more sinister forces are at work The series takes place during the time of the Great Republic, a timeframe not seen in the series so far; stream "The Acolyte" on Disney Plus beginning June 4

"Star Wars Skeleton Crew" Another series coming to Disney Plus this year is "Skeleton Crew" It focuses on four kids on an adventurous journey across a dangerous galaxy on their way home They are accompanied by a Force user (played by Jude Law), but that's all we know so far The premise is exciting enough and definitely worth keeping an eye on in the coming weeks

"Star Wars: Under" Season 2 A release date for "Andor" Season 2 has not yet been confirmed, but speculation suggests that it could hit the small screen later this year or in early 2025 fans and journalists who attended the Star Wars Celebration in 2023 were able to see some footage of Season 2 They were able to see scenes that included stormtroopers, Mon Mothma, Cyril Khan, and Cassian in a race against time Showrunner Tony Gilroy said: "Andor" Season 2 will be split into four three-episode episodes, each depicting a 12-month period critical to the development of the Rebel Alliance forces While you wait, it's worth streaming the first season of "Andor" on Disney Plus

Skywalker Saga Marathon Comes to Cinemas Lucasfilm announced that the entire Skywalker saga will be available to experience in movie theaters on May 4 All nine episodic films in chronological order: "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace," "Attack of the Clones," "Revenge of the Sith," "Star Wars: A New Hope," "The Empire Strikes Back," "Return of the Jedi," "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "The Last Jedi," " The Rise of Skywalker" Perfect way to spend this special day, wouldn't you agree? Tickets can be purchased on the Fandango website

This event offers an exclusive look at the upcoming series "The Acolyte" Attendees will also receive a special limited edition poster

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Night If you live near California and are looking to spend a day at the theme parks, a special event at Disneyland may be of interest This after-hours party will feature themed food, exciting entertainment, costumes, photo opportunities with characters, and even lightsaber training This event will take place on select nights from April 16 through May 9, so be sure to get your tickets early if you want to attend this special event

Visit Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Hollywood Studios If you live near Florida, you can go to another Disney event Galaxy's Edge is a Star Wars-themed section of the Hollywood Studios theme park It has everything from merchandise to blue milk stands to fun rides that will make you want to ride again and again (yes, I've been there) Even if you don't live nearby, booking a trip to Orlando is one of the best things you can do, and Galaxy Edge is just one of many great places to explore

Make Star Wars Recipes at Home I don't feel like going out this year There are plenty of ways to celebrate Star Wars Day at home The official Star Wars website has some unique and fun recipes that you can make when May 4th rolls around From a Mon Mothma-inspired recipe for Chandran Squiggs to Bad Batch Cookies that you can decorate to your liking This intimate event is a great way to spend time with family and friends who are also Star Wars obsessed

There's nothing better than rewarding yourself with a new game or LEGO set on Star Wars Day If you have a PlayStation or Xbox console, you can purchase some of the games currently on sale:

Star Wars: Outlaws is not yet on sale, but you can pre-order it for $69 or $17 monthly at the Ubisoft store

Star Wars: Outlaws is available on the Ubisoft store for $69 or $17 per month

Click here for Steam sale deals on Star Wars PC games:

Also, be sure to check out the LEGO Star Wars Day 2024 deals below, which are great for LEGO lovers

Also, Lego will be holding an exclusive sale as soon as May 4 approaches Lego's insider members will be the first to get these deals When you spend over a certain amount on the website, you also get freebies that you can't buy anywhere else For example, with a purchase of $90 or more, you can get a "LEGO Star Wars Collect: The Battle of Yavin" (LEGO Insider only)

So, if you want more gifts with your purchases, be sure to become a member You will also earn points for every purchase