who made star wars

The original creator of Star Wars is George Lucas, an American filmmaker who wrote and directed the first film, “Star Wars” (later retitled “Episode IV – A New Hope”), and developed the overall universe and franchise.

He conceived the Star Wars story and characters in the 1970s, drawing on classic adventure serials, mythology, and earlier science‑fiction influences. Lucas also founded Lucasfilm, the company that produced the original movies and later expanded the saga into sequels, prequels, and spin‑off media.