In the world of filmmaking, assigning working or production titles is a well-established tradition. These codenames offer privacy and secrecy to high-profile projects that might otherwise attract unwanted speculation. The Star Wars franchise, with its passionate fan base and significant cultural impact, has particularly benefited from this practice.
From the famously misleading "Blue Harvest" to the playful "Space Bear," the working titles of Star Wars films have not only helped conceal the productions but have also become a part of the lore and mystique surrounding the series. The transition from a production title to the final release title is a process fraught with strategic considerations, balancing marketing needs with narrative secrecy.
Star Wars Film Working Titles: A Complete List
| Final Film Title | Release Year | Working / Production Title | Title Shipped to Theatres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode IV: A New Hope | 1977 | Adventures of the Starkiller | - |
| Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back | 1980 | Star Wars II | - |
| Episode VI: Return of the Jedi | 1983 | Blue Harvest: Horror Beyond Imagination | Blue Harvest |
| Episode I: The Phantom Menace | 1999 | The Beginning | The Doll House |
| Episode II: Attack of the Clones | 2002 | Jar Jar's Great Adventure | Cue Ball |
| Episode III: Revenge of the Sith | 2005 | Bridge to the Future | The Bridge |
| Episode VII: The Force Awakens | 2015 | AVCO | Foodles |
| Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | 2016 | Los Alamos | Lunak Heavy |
| Episode VIII: The Last Jedi | 2017 | Space Bear | Space Bears |
| Solo: A Star Wars Story | 2018 | Red Cup | Red Cup |
| Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker | 2019 | trIXie | Carbonado |
Television Series Working Titles
| Final Show Name | Working or Production Title |
|---|---|
| The Mandalorian | Project Huckleberry |
| The Acolyte | Paradox |
| The Book of Boba Fett | Buccaneer / Serape |
| Obi-Wan Kenobi | Joshua Tree / Pilgrim 2 |
| Andor | Pilgrim |
| Ahsoka | Stormcrow |
Production Fun Facts
Fun fact: The working title for *The Force Awakens*, "AVCO," is the name of the theater where JJ Abrams saw Star Wars for the very first time.
While yet to be confirmed, The Mandalorian and Grogu film, to be directed by Dave Filoni, has a rumored working title of 'Thunder Alley'.
The upcoming Daisy Ridley film focusing on the 'New Jedi Order' is also in development, with its production title yet to be revealed.
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