George Lucas' Star Wars special edition changes have been criticized over the years, but eight changes in particular actually improved the original trilogy. Jon Favreau has indicated that he doesn't believe Disney will ever release the theatrical versions of the original films, and while this may be disappointing for fans, it's worth taking another look at the versions available on Disney+. Some of Lucas' changes did indeed enhance the original trilogy, as well as make the overall Star Wars saga feel more cohesive. Many of these changes have been integrated into other Star Wars media, making them an important part of the official canon.
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