2313: Star Wars Numeration Apr 16, 2021

Many people have been confused by the fact that the first of the Star Wars released was #4, but this is partly because it's not entirely true. The numeration began in 1981's with the first film's rerelease, and when the next film came out. Granted, that still means that they were called IV and V before there were an episode I or II, riding on the first film's success and quickly planning both sequels and prequels. Thus, Star Wars was only retroactively officially named as Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.