In Star Wars, the genres were science fiction, the Western, the war film, and the quasi-mystical epic. Along with Jaws, Star Wars started the tradition of the summer blockbuster film in the entertainment industry, where films open on many screens at the same time and profitable franchises are important.
In Star Wars, the genres were sci-fi, the Western, the war film, and the quasi-mystical epic. Along with Jaws, Star Wars initiated the trend of summer blockbuster films in the entertainment industry, where movies debut on multiple screens simultaneously and successful franchises are crucial.