TCM Classic Film Festival gets underway tonight in Hollywood with a 45th Anniversay screening at the Chinese IMAX Theatre of the critically acclaimed second Star Wars feature, 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back with creator George Lucas on stage to talk about it.

TCM Classic Film Festival kicked off with a screening of the 1980 hit Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, featuring a rare pre-movie discussion with director George Lucas. The Star Wars sequel, currently celebrating its 45-year anniversary,

Since the beginning of his Hollywood career, George Lucas has always done things his own way. Almost 60 years later, he hasn't changed a bit. Appearing at a 45th anniversary screening of "The Empire Strikes Back" on the opening night of the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival,