About May The 4th Be With You

A fan-run Star Wars editorial site

Who We Are

May The 4th Be With You is an independent Star Wars fan site run by lifelong devotees of the galaxy far, far away. We started this site because we believe the Star Wars community deserves a dedicated space for thoughtful commentary, honest opinions, and deep-cut analysis that goes beyond surface-level news aggregation.

We are not affiliated with Lucasfilm, Disney, or any official Star Wars property. We’re fans writing for fans.

What We Cover

Our editorial focus spans the full breadth of the Star Wars universe:

  • Opinion & Analysis – We break down the latest announcements, trailers, and leaks with honest fan perspective. No corporate press releases rewritten as news. When Disney makes a questionable decision, we say so. When something genuinely excites us, you’ll feel that too.

  • Lore Deep Dives – From the Rule of Two to the intricacies of Old Republic-era Sith politics, we dig into the mythology and world-building that makes Star Wars endlessly fascinating. We draw from films, animated series, novels, comics, and video games.

  • Character Studies – Our favorite articles explore what makes Star Wars characters tick. Whether it’s Darth Maul’s journey from one-note villain to complex anti-hero or Count Dooku’s aristocratic brand of Sith philosophy, we believe the characters are the beating heart of this franchise.

  • Community Commentary – We keep a pulse on what the fandom is discussing across Reddit, YouTube, and social media, adding our own editorial voice to the conversations that matter most.

Our Editorial Approach

Every article on this site represents an original editorial perspective. While we often respond to news, videos, and community discussions, our content is never copied or rewritten from other sources. We link back to the original sources that inspired our commentary because transparency matters to us.

We aim for articles that are:

  • Opinionated but fair – We have strong takes, but we always engage with counterarguments
  • Well-researched – We cross-reference canon, Legends material, and community knowledge
  • Accessible – Whether you’ve seen every episode of Clone Wars or only the original trilogy, our writing meets you where you are

Contact Us

Have a tip, a correction, or just want to argue about whether Mace Windu survived? Head over to our contact page and get in touch. We read every message.

Support the Site

May The 4th Be With You is independently operated. We keep the lights on through advertising and affiliate partnerships. When you click an affiliate link on our site, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences our editorial opinions – we’ll always tell you what we actually think. For full details, see our disclosure page.