Overview
- Promotional materials for an upcoming Blu-ray set now refer to Episodes IV–VI as the “center trilogy,” replacing the long-used “original trilogy” label.
- The change is tied to an April 7 three-disc release and reflects the films’ placement as Episodes IV, V, and VI within the nine-film arc.
- Reporting traces the terminology to Lucasfilm’s official descriptions, first flagged by outlets including The Direct and echoed by fan sites.
- The move represents a branding reframing only, with no changes to the movies themselves.
- Broader use of the new label across Disney and Lucasfilm channels remains unclear, echoing past franchise-wide repositioning since Disney’s 2012 acquisition.