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The Empire Strikes Back

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The Empire Strikes Back

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

Director

Irvin Kershner

Cast

Mark HamillHarrison Ford
Mark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherBilly Dee WilliamsAnthony DanielsDavid Prowse

Playing at

BFI IMAX3 showingsBFI Southbank3 showings
BFI IMAX3 showingsBFI Southbank3 showingsRoyal Albert Hall2 showings

Screening in

ShowingsShowings

Saturday, 8 August 2026in 7 days

17:40
BFI Southbank
Screen 1

Saturday, 15 August 2026

10:30
BFI IMAX
BFI IMAX
IMAX

Tuesday, 18 August 2026

20:30
BFI Southbank
Screen 1

Friday, 21 August 2026

23:00
BFI IMAX
BFI IMAX
IMAX

Sunday, 30 August 2026

14:50
BFI Southbank
Screen 1

Monday, 31 August 2026

10:30
BFI IMAX
BFI IMAX
IMAX

Friday, 30 April 2027

19:30
Royal Albert Hall
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert (PG)
Auditorium
with the London Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, 1 May 2027

19:30
Royal Albert Hall
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert (PG)
Auditorium
with the London Symphony Orchestra