Fact of the Day - August 3 Aug 3, 2024 4:10:00 GMT -6 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by NerdiestKen on Aug 3, 2024 4:10:00 GMT -6 The original Star Wars premiered on just 32 screens across the U.S. in 1977. This was to produce buzz as the release widened to more theaters.