When Star Wars first arrived in theaters way back in 1977, nobody could have predicted the cultural, ahem, empire it would eventually become (no pun intended).What began with a single space fantasy action movie has expanded into the biggest entertainment franchises in history, stretching far beyond the silver screen. But is it time for the original trilogy to be (trigger warning) rebooted? Yep, cue the outrage.Credit: LucasfilmStar Wars Is Almost a Galactic Empire ItselfThe galaxy far, far away now includes every piece of media there is–novels, comics, video games, animated series, theme park attractions, toys, and an ever-growing collection of films and shows.From the prequel trilogy films–Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002), and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)–to the sequel trilogy with Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017), and Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019), the franchise has constantly expanded its own mythology, for better or for worse.Disney has also evolved the universe through live-action series such as The Mandalorian (2019), Andor (2022), Ahsoka (2023), and Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022), while animated projects like Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) and Star Wars Rebels (2014) explored gaps in the timeline. That was fun to watch for the most part, but filling in the blanks has become increasingly mundane.Credit: LucasfilmThe Franchise Is Not Above Being RemadeBut one of the most surprising things about Star Wars, even to this day, is that the three films that started it all have never really been left alone.Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977), Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983) remain beloved by millions, with The Empire Strikes Back often regarded as the most critically acclaimed entry in the franchise.However, while nobody can deny their importance, are all three genuinely untouchable masterpieces? Or have some aspects become elevated simply because they are the originals?Sure, A New Hope changed cinema forever, but its pacing, effects limitations, and simpler storytelling haven’t aged perfectly. Return of the Jedi delivered an iconic conclusion, but the Ewoks helping to overthrow the Empire and that entire opening sequence at Jabba’s Palace have always divided fans. And this is where the idea of a remake becomes pretty interesting.Credit: LucasfilmRelated: ‘Star Wars’ Officially Remaking Disney+ Series Instead of Moving Forward With New SeasonStar Wars Needs Resetting ImmediatelyModern VFX could bring planets, battles, creatures, and space sequences to life in ways that George Lucas could only dream of in the 1970s and 1980s. And a new cast could introduce Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa, and the rest of the characters to an entirely new generation, while allowing filmmakers to explore elements that were impossible to achieve at the time.Credit: LucasfilmThe original trilogy has already been “upgraded” multiple times. Lucas famously altered the films through various special editions, adding new effects, changing scenes, and even replacing the original Force ghosts with younger versions in Return of the Jedi (the whole thing is a bit of a mess). As such, the idea that these films should never be touched has never quite matched reality.But the biggest argument for a remake isn’t VFX–it’s the absolute state of the franchise today.Credit: LucasfilmSince Disney acquired Lucasfilm, Star Wars has struggled with a string of divisive projects, including The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker, and several live-action Disney+ series (here’s looking at you, The Acolyte) that failed to recapture the magic of the franchise’s earlier years.And the latest film, The Mandalorian & Grogu, is considered a box office disappointment, which has only further raised questions about the franchise’s current direction, and future.It might sound blasphemous, but a complete reset is exactly what Star Wars needs. Instead of constantly moving forward while carrying decades of complicated continuity–which, frankly, has not only diluted the magic of Star Wars but has become exhausting to keep up with–Disney could go back to the beginning and rebuild the galaxy from the ground up.However a remake is achieved, whether it’s exclusively in animated form–which would make replacing the likes of Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher a lot easier–or through an in-universe reset similar to Star Trek (2009), would be up to the studio and the creatives.Fans would hate the idea at first, but what’s Star Wars without a bit controversy these days?So, what are your thoughts around all of this? Do you think Star Wars needs to go all the way back to the beginning, or can it survive the next 10 years with the same quality it’s been dishing out since The Last Jedi in 2017? Share your thoughts!The post The Original ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy Desperately Needs a Disney Remake appeared first on Inside the Magic.