Why were Star Wars episodes 4-6 released before 1-3?

Answer 1

George Lucus had Episodes 1 2 and 3 planned out before 4 5 and 6, but he made 1 in 1999 and 4 in 1977. Me: Right, but WHY?

Answer 2

Because they didn't have the technology to make the first three.

Answer 3

He though 4-5-6 were more interesting than 1-2-3

Answer 4

Because George Lucas wrote episodes 4-6 before he wrote episodes 1-3. Some people call episodes 4-6 episodes 1-3. Don't get confused!

Answer 5

It was the first movie ever made but they decided to create a prequal trilogy and then just decided to number the movies in order.

Answer 6

because they wanted the movies to be a mystery

Answer 7

Because in charge of the movie order Yoda was.

Answer 8

To be differeent