The original Star Wars trilogy has been analyzed in every way imaginable, revealing several hidden details that are easy to miss on first viewing. While most viewers are enthralled by the iconic characters, groundbreaking special effects, and the sense of magic and adventure, some aspects of the movies may go unnoticed. These hidden details make the original Star Wars trilogy fun to rewatch, as each viewing gives audiences a greater appreciation for the artistry on display.

Some details were added by later Star Wars movies and shows, which added new context to the original and created parallels between George Lucas' trilogies. Other moments go by so fast that it's almost impossible to spot them without pausing the movie and taking a closer look. From clever editing to accidental goofs, 15 hidden details in the original Star Wars trilogy offer a fascinating new perspective on the films.

15 Tatooine Has 2 Moons In The Original Trilogy (But It Has 3 In The Prequels)

The first shot in the original Star Wars movie pans from Tatooine's two moons to the planet, but Lucas decided to add an extra moon in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. It's unclear why Lucas chose to have three moons total, possibly to add more moonlight to the scenes set at night, but the third moon is much closer to Tatooine than the first two. Tatooine's three moons have since carried over to other Star Wars projects, including The Book of Boba Fett.

14 There's Another C-3PO On The Jawa Sandcrawler

Out of every droid in Star Wars' Jawa Sandcrawler scene, the second C-3PO is the most shocking. Another gold protocol droid identical to C-3PO can be spotted in a few shots, seemingly missing some of its head. This was likely an extra C-3PO costume that the crew had on set, but interestingly, they placed it right next to C-3PO.

13 The Scene With Luke In Obi-Wan's Hutt Is Edited Out Of Order

The original Star Wars movie would not be what it is without Lucas' brilliant editing team, but one scene placed several shots out of order. When Luke Skywalker talks with Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Jedi Master's home, C-3PO decides to shut down for a while, only to be awake again when R2-D2 plays Leia's message. This makes it easier to spot other moments that weren't intended to play side by side, even if the final edit arguably improves the flow of the scene. Fan edits like Star Wars Revisited have reconstructed the scene by placing the shots in order, showing what Luke's talk with Obi-Wan may have been.

12 Admiral Yularen From The Clone Wars & Rebels Is Present On The Death Star

Among the many Imperials present in the Death Star's briefing room is Colonel Wullf Yularen, who became a recurring character in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He was once an admiral in the Grand Army of the Republic, answering directly to Anakin Skywalker and serving him throughout the war. Yularen later appeared in Star Wars Rebels season 3, marking the character's transition from The Clone Wars to A New Hope. Originally a nameless face among the Imperials, Yularen's death aboard the Death Star now carries weight because of his history and connection to Darth Vader.

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11 Princess Leia Is In Cell 2187, And Finn Was Called FN-2187 In The Force Awakens

One of Star Wars: The Force Awakens' more subtle references to the original trilogy was Finn's designation as FN 2187, the same number as Princess Leia's cell on the Death Star. The first entry in the sequel trilogy was criticized for having too many obvious callbacks to A New Hope, but this was a fun little reference that shows the writers paid attention to details.

10 Clever Editing To Avoid Mention Of Luke's Father

Lucas reinserted a deleted scene with Luke and Biggs Darklighter for the Star Wars Special Edition, but he had to use an editing trick to avoid mention of Luke's father. In the original version of the scene, Red Leader tells Luke that he knew his father, which would have contradicted the other movies. The Special Edition has another pilot walk in front of the trio to hide that this portion has been cut out, allowing the rest of the scene to play out. The clever editing maintains continuity and lets the audience get emotionally invested in Luke's friendship with Biggs before he's killed in action.

9 The Warning Sign In Echo Base References A Deleted Scene

One of the doors in Echo Base has a warning sign, which was left over from one of The Empire Strikes Back's deleted scenes. A group of Wampas living in the ice caves were going to attack the rebels, and while most of them were killed, some were trapped behind the door with the sign. When the stormtroopers invade Echo Base, C-3PO would have ripped off the sign, causing a stormtrooper to open the door and be attacked by a Wampa. The scene had to be cut because the Wampa suits didn't look good, but it's cool that this detail was left over in the final movie.

8 A TIE Fighter Pilot Disintegrates After His Ship Is Destroyed

An extremely easy-to-miss moment in The Empire Strikes Back is a TIE Fighter pilot disintegrating after his ship crashes into an asteroid. Most pilots die instantly when their ships blow up, but for some reason, the VFX team decided to have the TIE pilot thrown out of the craft and then destroyed by the explosion. It's a small moment that makes the movie darker and space battles more intense in the blink of an eye.

7 A Dead Captain Needa Is Surprisingly Helpful When His Body Is Taken Away

Darth Vader had no problem killing subordinates who failed him, but one of them was kind enough to lift himself afterward. After Vader Force chokes Captain Needa, two security officers carry the body away, which stands up as they pick it up. While credit to the actor is due for making their job easy, it makes the scene a little goofy on closer inspection.

6 Boba Fett Knew What Trick Han Would Use Because Of Obi-Wan

Han Solo fooled the Imperials by attaching the Millennium Falcon to a Star Destroyer and floating away with the garbage, but Boba Fett was soon on their tail. Attack of the Clones revealed that Obi-Wan once used a similar trick to make Jango Fett think his ship had been destroyed. It's impressive that a young Boba figured out what Obi-Wan did and used it to outsmart Han over 20 years later.

5 IG-88's Body Can Be Seen In A Junk Pile On Cloud City

IG-88 was one of the bounty hunters hired by Vader to track the Millennium Falcon, which didn't end well for the assassin droid. Boba Fett destroyed his old rival when IG-88 followed him and the Falcon to Cloud City, and the remains can be seen in the junk pile where Chewbacca finds C3-PO. However, IG-88 was rebuilt and returned to bounty hunting for the remainder of the Galactic Civil War.

4 Lando's Rank Insignia Switches Sides In Return Of The Jedi

A continuity error can be found in Return of the Jedi when Han offers Lando Calrissian the Falcon. In some shots, Lando's rank insignia is on the left side of his uniform, but it is on the right for close-ups. This was likely a costume mistake that resulted from the shots being filmed at different times.

3 C-3PO Became "Very Good At Telling Stories" After All

When pressed by Luke to tell him about the Rebellion in A New Hope, C-3PO said, "I'm not much more than an interpreter and not very good at telling stories." However, C-3PO used these communication skills to awe the Ewoks with stories of his friends' adventures, even incorporating sound effects. It's a nice little character arc for C-3PO, demonstrating how he "never knew I had it in me."

2 C-3PO Says "Naboo" On Endor

Although not an intentional moment, C-3PO distinctly says "Naboo" when talking to the Ewoks about a back entrance to the shield generator. Because this was years before Lucas created Naboo for the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Anthony Daniels likely improvised the line while trying to speak Ewok. Even so, it's impossible not to recognize the word now that Naboo is an essential part of Star Wars canon.

1 The Stormtroopers May Be Killing Each Other Before Death Star II Explodes

One of Star Wars' most horrifying hidden details suggests that the stormtroopers may have been killing each other on the second Death Star. When Luke is dragging Vader to a shuttle, blaster shots can be heard in the background, but no other rebels are aboard the station. Since the Death Star was about to explode, and there was a limited number of ships, the stormtroopers may have resorted to shooting each other to escape. This would be terrifying if true, but it's also a realistic situation for soldiers in war, making it one of the most intriguing hidden details in the original Star Wars trilogy.