[5] The franchise inspired many fan edits, which have gained a notable presence on the internet thanks to the advancement of social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Fan-fiction films set in the Star Wars universe were originally ineligible, but in 2007 Lucasfilm changed the submission standards to allow in-universe fiction entries.
[29][30] A YouTuber who attempted to improve the original VFX effects of Luke Skywalker's de-aged appearance on The Mandalorian Season 2 finale was later hired by Lucasfilm.
[31] Other The Mandalorian fan-edits that were made included Grogu fighting against Darth Sidious in Revenge of the Sith,[32][33][34][35] while Tommy Wisseau's character, Johnny, from The Room was edited in a crossover set within the entire saga.
[44] In 1993, Mexican pop singer Paulina Rubio said that for the concept of her second studio album, 24 Kilates, she has been inspired by the Star Wars movies.