In a galaxy ruled by the oppressive Galactic Empire, Princess Leia is captured by Darth Vader while carrying stolen plans for the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the Death Star. Her message for help reaches Luke Skywalker, a young farm boy living on the desert planet Tatooine. Guided by the Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi and joined by smuggler Han Solo, Chewbacca and two loyal droids, Luke becomes involved in the Rebel Alliance’s desperate struggle to restore freedom to the galaxy.