List of accolades received by Star Wars films

Star Wars is an American epic space opera[1] media franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an all-encompassing fictional universe.[a] The franchise holds a Guinness World Records title for the "Most successful film merchandising franchise."[3] In 2020, the Star Wars franchise's total value was estimated at US$70 billion, and it is currently the fifth-highest-grossing media franchise of all time.

The eleven live-action films together have been nominated for 37 Academy Awards, of which they have won seven. The films were also awarded a total of three Special Achievement Awards. The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi received Special Achievement Awards for their visual effects,[4][5] and Star Wars received a Special Achievement Award for its alien, creature and robot voices.[6][7]

The original film was nominated for most of the major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor for Alec Guinness, while all sequels have been nominated for technical categories.

Star Wars has the most Saturn Awards (for a film franchise) with 49 wins.

Star Wars (1977) was originally nominated for 12 and won eight competitive awards; the actual number of wins includes five special non-competitive awards, which don't count toward nomination totals and were given out to reward the film's art direction, cinematography, editing, set decoration, and sound, respectively. In addition, the film received a special award in 1997 for its 20th anniversary.

Total Saturn Award wins for each Star Wars film includes:

14 (including 6 non-competitive) wins for Star Wars (1977), 4 wins for The Empire Strikes Back (1980), 5 wins for Return of the Jedi (1983), 2 wins for The Phantom Menace (1999), 2 wins for Attack of the Clones (2002), 1 win for Star Wars Trilogy (2004), a compilation comprising the franchise's first three installments, 2 wins for Revenge of the Sith (2005), 8 wins for The Force Awakens (2015), 3 wins for Rogue One (2016), 3 wins for The Last Jedi (2017), and 5 wins for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).

Music for Star Wars has earned composer John Williams most of the awards and nominations in his career:

1 Academy Awards (5 nominations), 1 Golden Globe Awards (1 nomination), 2 BAFTA Awards (2 nominations), 6 Grammy Awards (11 nominations), 3 Saturn Awards (4 nominations).

To the same John Williams' music to A New Hope is the only Golden Globe win for the Star Wars.

Academy Awards

YearCategoryFilmNominee(s)ResultRef.
1978Best PictureStar Wars: Episode IV – A New HopeGary KurtzNominated[8]
Best DirectorGeorge LucasNominated
Best Supporting ActorAlec GuinnessNominated
Best Original ScreenplayGeorge LucasNominated
Best Art DirectionArt Direction: John Barry, Norman Reynolds and Leslie Dilley; Set Decoration: Roger ChristianWon
Best Costume DesignJohn MolloWon
Best Film EditingPaul Hirsch, Marcia Lucas and Richard ChewWon
Best Original ScoreJohn WilliamsWon
Best SoundDon MacDougall, Ray West, Bob Minkler and Derek BallWon
Best Visual EffectsJohn Stears, John Dykstra, Richard Edlund, Grant McCune and Robert BlalackWon
Special Achievement AwardsBen Burtt for the creation of the alien, creature, and robot voicesHonoured
1981Best Original ScoreStar Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes BackJohn WilliamsNominated[9]
Best Art DirectionArt Direction: Norman Reynolds, Leslie Dilley, Harry Lange and Alan Tomkins; Set Decoration: Michael FordNominated
Best SoundBill Varney, Steve Maslow, Gregg Landaker and Peter SuttonWon
Special Achievement AwardsBrian Johnson, Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren and Bruce Nicholson for Visual EffectsWon
1984Best Original ScoreStar Wars: Episode VI – Return of the JediJohn WilliamsNominated[10]
Best Art DirectionArt Direction: Norman Reynolds, Fred Hole and James L. Schoppe; Set Decoration: Michael D. FordNominated
Best SoundBen Burtt, Gary Summers, Randy Thom and Tony DaweNominated
Best Sound Effects EditingBen BurttNominated
Special Achievement AwardsRichard Edlund, Dennis Muren, Ken Ralston and Phil Tippett for Visual EffectsWon
2000Best SoundStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom MenaceGary Rydstrom, Tom Johnson, Shawn Murphy and John MidgleyNominated[11]
Best Sound Effects EditingBen Burtt and Tom BellfortNominated
Best Visual EffectsJohn Knoll, Dennis Muren, Scott Squires and Rob ColemanNominated
2003Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the ClonesRob Coleman, Pablo Helman, John Knoll, and Ben SnowNominated[12]
2006Best MakeupStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the SithDave Elsey and Nikki GooleyNominated[13]
2016Best Film EditingStar Wars: The Force AwakensMaryann Brandon and Mary Jo MarkeyNominated[14]
Best Original ScoreJohn WilliamsNominated
Best Sound MixingAndy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart WilsonNominated
Best Sound EditingMatthew Wood and David AcordNominated
Best Visual EffectsChris Corbould, Roger Guyett, Patrick Tubach and Neal ScanlanNominated
2017Best Sound MixingRogue One: A Star Wars StoryDavid Parker, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart WilsonNominated[15]
Best Visual EffectsJohn Knoll, Mohen Leo, Hal Hickel and Neil CorbouldNominated
2018Best Original ScoreStar Wars: The Last JediJohn WilliamsNominated[16]
Best Sound MixingDavid Parker, Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce and Stuart WilsonNominated
Best Sound EditingMatthew Wood and Ren KlyceNominated
Best Visual EffectsBen Morris, Mike Mulholland, Neal Scanlan and Chris CorbouldNominated
2019Solo: A Star Wars StoryRob Bredow, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan and Dominic TuohyNominated[17]
2020Best Original ScoreStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerJohn WilliamsNominated[18]
Best Sound EditingMatthew Wood and David AcordNominated
Best Visual EffectsRoger Guyett, Neal Scanlan, Patrick Tubach, and Dominic TuohyNominated

Golden Globe Awards

YearCategoryFilmNominee(s)ResultRef.
1978Best Motion Picture – DramaStar Wars: Episode IV – A New HopeGary KurtzNominated[19]
Best DirectorGeorge LucasNominated
Best Supporting ActorAlec GuinnessNominated
Best Original ScoreJohn WilliamsWon
1981Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes BackNominated[20]

BAFTA Awards

YearCategoryFilmNominee(s)ResultRef.
1979Best FilmStar Wars: Episode IV – A New HopeGary KurtzNominated[21]
Best Original MusicJohn WilliamsWon
Best Costume DesignJohn MolloNominated
Best Production DesignJohn BarryNominated
Best EditingPaul Hirsch, Marcia Lucas and Richard ChewNominated
Best SoundSam Shaw, Robert Rutledge, Gordon Davidson, Gene Corso, Derek Ball, Don MacDougall, Bob Minkler, Ray West, Michael Minkler, Les Fresholtz, Richard Portman and Ben BurttWon
1981Best Original MusicStar Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes BackJohn WilliamsWon[22]
Best Production DesignNorman ReynoldsNominated
Best SoundPeter Sutton, Ben Burtt and Bill VarneyNominated
1984Best Special Visual EffectsStar Wars: Episode VI – Return of the JediRichard Edlund, Dennis Muren, Ken Ralston and Kit WestWon[23]
Best Makeup and HairPhil Tippett and Stuart FreebornNominated
Best Production DesignNorman ReynoldsNominated
Best SoundBen Burtt, Tony Dawe and Gary SummersNominated
2000Best Special Visual EffectsStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom MenaceJohn Knoll, Dennis Muren, Scott Squires and Rob ColemanNominated[24]
Best SoundBen Burtt, Tom Bellfort, John Midgley, Gary Rydstrom, Tom Johnson and Shawn MurphyNominated
2016Best Original MusicStar Wars: The Force AwakensJohn WilliamsNominated[25]
Best Special Visual EffectsChris Corbould, Roger Guyett, Paul Kavanagh, and Neal ScanlanWon
Best Production DesignRick Carter, Darren Gilford, and Lee SandalesNominated
Best SoundDavid Acord, Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio, Stuart Wilson, and Matthew WoodNominated
2017Best Special Visual EffectsRogue One: A Star Wars StoryNeil Corbould, Hal Hickel, Mohen Leo, John Knoll, and Nigel SumnerNominated[26]
Best Makeup and HairAmanda Knight, Neal Scanlan, and Lisa TomblinNominated
2018Best Special Visual EffectsStar Wars: The Last JediStephen Aplin, Chris Corbould, Ben Morris, and Neal ScanlanNominated[27]
Best SoundRen Klyce, David Parker, Michael Semanick, Stuart Wilson, and Matthew WoodNominated
2020Best Original ScoreStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerJohn WilliamsNominated[28][29]
Best Special Visual EffectsRoger Guyett, Paul Kavanagh, Neal Scanlan, and Dominic TuohyNominated
Best SoundDavid Acord, Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio, Stuart Wilson, and Matthew WoodNominated

Grammy Awards

YearCategoryFilmSoundtrack or themeNominee(s)ResultRef.
1978Album of the YearStar Wars: Episode IV – A New HopeStar Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (soundtrack)John Williams and London Symphony OrchestraNominated[30]
Best Instrumental Composition"Star Wars (Main Title)"John WilliamsWon
Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television SpecialStar Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (soundtrack)Won
Best Pop Instrumental PerformanceWon
1981Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television SpecialStar Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes BackStar Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (soundtrack)Won[31]
Best Instrumental CompositionWon
"The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)"Nominated
"Yoda's Theme"Nominated
Best Pop Instrumental PerformanceJohn Williams and London Symphony OrchestraNominated
1984Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or A Television SpecialStar Wars: Episode VI – Return of the JediStar Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (soundtrack)John WilliamsNominated[32]
2000Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual MediaStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom MenaceStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (soundtrack)Nominated[33]
2006Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual MediaStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the SithStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (soundtrack)Nominated[34]
Best Instrumental Composition"Anakin's Betrayal"Nominated
2017Best Score Soundtrack for Visual MediaStar Wars: The Force AwakensStar Wars: The Force Awakens (soundtrack)Won[35]
2019Star Wars: The Last JediStar Wars: The Last Jedi (soundtrack)Nominated[36]
Best Instrumental CompositionSolo: A Star Wars Story"Mine Mission"John Powell & John WilliamsNominated
2021Best Score Soundtrack for Visual MediaStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (soundtrack)John WilliamsNominated[37]

Saturn Awards

YearCategoryFilmNominee(s)ResultRef.
1978Best Science Fiction FilmStar Wars: Episode IV – A New HopeGary KurtzWon[38]
Best DirectorGeorge LucasWon[b]
Best WritingWon
Best ActorHarrison FordNominated
Mark HamillNominated
Best ActressCarrie FisherNominated
Best Supporting ActorAlec GuinnessWon
Peter CushingNominated
Best MusicJohn WilliamsWon[c]
Best CostumesJohn MolloWon
Best Make-upRick Baker, Stuart FreebornWon
Best Special EffectsJohn Dykstra, John StearsWon
Best Art DirectionNorman Reynolds, Leslie DilleyHonoured
Best Set DecorationRoger ChristianHonoured
Special Award for Outstanding CinematographerGilbert TaylorHonoured
Best EditingPaul Hirsch, Marcia Lucas, Richard ChewHonoured
Best SoundBen Burtt, Don MacDougallHonoured
1981Best Science Fiction FilmStar Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes BackGary KurtzWon[citation needed]
Best DirectorIrvin KershnerWon
Best WritingLeigh Brackett, Lawrence KasdanNominated
Best ActorMark HamillWon
Best Supporting ActorBilly Dee WilliamsNominated
Best CostumesJohn MolloNominated
Best MusicJohn WilliamsNominated
Best Special EffectsBrian Johnson and Richard EdlundWon
1984Best Science Fiction FilmStar Wars: Episode VI – Return of the JediHoward KazanjianWon[39]
Best DirectorRichard MarquandNominated
Best WritingLawrence Kasdan, George LucasNominated
Best ActorMark HamillWon
Best ActressCarrie FisherNominated
Best Supporting ActorBilly Dee WilliamsNominated
Best MusicJohn WilliamsNominated
Best CostumeAggie Guerard Rodgers and Nilo Rodis-JameroWon
Best Make-upPhil Tippett and Stuart FreebornWon
Best Special EffectsRichard Edlund, Dennis Muren, and Ken RalstonWon
1997Special AwardStar Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope – For its 20th anniversary.Honoured[40]
2000Best Science Fiction FilmStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom MenaceRick McCallumNominated[41]
Best DirectorGeorge LucasNominated
Best ActorLiam NeesonNominated
Best Supporting ActorEwan McGregorNominated
Best Supporting ActressPernilla AugustNominated
Best Young Actor/ActressJake LloydNominated
Natalie PortmanNominated
Best CostumesTrisha BiggarWon
Best Make-UpPaul Engelen, Sue Love and Nick DudmanNominated
Best Special EffectsRob Coleman, John Knoll, Dennis Muren, Scott SquiresWon
2002Cinescape Genre Face of the Future AwardStar Wars: Episode II – Attack of the ClonesHayden ChristensenNominated[42]
2003Best Science Fiction FilmRick McCallumNominated[43]
Best DirectorGeorge LucasNominated
Best ActressNatalie PortmanNominated
Best Young Actor/ActressHayden ChristensenNominated
Best MusicJohn WilliamsNominated
Best CostumesTrish BiggarWon[d]
Best Special EffectsRob Coleman, Pablo Helman, John Knoll, Ben SnowWon
Best Special Edition DVD ReleaseStar Wars: Episode II – Attack of the ClonesNominated
2005Best DVD Movie CollectionThe Star Wars Trilogy[e] (Episode IV – A New Hope, Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, Episode VI – Return of the Jedi)Won[44]
2006Best Science Fiction FilmStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the SithRick McCallumWon[45]
Best DirectorGeorge LucasNominated
Best WritingNominated
Best ActorHayden ChristensenNominated
Best ActressNatalie PortmanNominated
Best Supporting ActorIan McDiarmidNominated
Best MusicJohn WilliamsWon
Best CostumesTrisha BiggarNominated
Best Make-UpDave Elsey, Lou Elsey, Nikki GooleyNominated
Best Special EffectsJohn Knoll, Roger Guyett, Rob Coleman, Brian GernandNominated
2009Best Animated FilmStar Wars: The Clone WarsCatherine WinderNominated[46][47]
2012Best DVD CollectionStar Wars: The Complete Saga (Episode IV – A New Hope, Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Episode III – Revenge of the Sith)Nominated[48]
2016Best Science Fiction FilmStar Wars: The Force AwakensKathleen Kennedy, J. J. Abrams, Bryan BurkWon[49][50]
Best DirectorJ. J. AbramsNominated
Best WritingLawrence Kasdan, J. J. Abrams, and Michael ArndtWon
Best ActorHarrison FordWon
John BoyegaNominated
Best ActressDaisy RidleyNominated
Best Supporting ActorAdam DriverWon
Best Supporting ActressCarrie FisherNominated
Lupita Nyong'oNominated
Best MusicJohn WilliamsWon
Best EditingMaryann Brandon and Mary Jo MarkeyWon
Best Costume DesignMichael KaplanNominated
Best Production DesignRick Carter and Darren GilfordNominated
Best Make-upNeal ScanlanWon
Best Special EffectsRoger Guyett, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan and Chris CorbouldWon
2017Best Science Fiction FilmRogue One: A Star Wars StoryKathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, Simon EmanuelWon[51]
Best DirectorGareth EdwardsWon
Best WritingChris Weitz and Tony GilroyNominated
Best ActressFelicity JonesNominated
Best Supporting ActorDiego LunaNominated
Best MusicMichael GiacchinoNominated
Best EditingJohn Gilroy, Colin Goudie, and Jabez OlssenNominated
Best Costume DesignDavid Crossman and Glyn DillonNominated
Best Production DesignDoug Chiang and Neil LamontNominated
Best Make-upAmy ByrneNominated
Best Special EffectsJohn Knoll, Mohen Leo, Hal Hickel, and Neil CorbouldWon
2018Best Science Fiction FilmStar Wars: The Last JediKathleen Kennedy, Ram BergmanNominated[52][53]
Best DirectorRian JohnsonNominated
Best WritingWon
Best ActorMark HamillWon
Best ActressDaisy RidleyNominated
Best Supporting ActressCarrie FisherNominated
Kelly Marie TranNominated
Best MusicJohn WilliamsNominated
Best EditingBob DucsayWon
Best Costume DesignMichael KaplanNominated
Best Production DesignRick HeinrichsNominated
Best Make-upPeter Swords King and Neal ScanlanNominated
Best Special EffectsBen Morris, Mike Mulholland, Chris Corbould, and Neal ScanlanNominated
2019Best Science Fiction FilmSolo: A Star Wars StoryKathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, Simon EmanuelNominated[54][55][56]
2021Best Science Fiction FilmStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerKathleen Kennedy, J. J. Abrams, Michelle RejwanWon[57][58]
Best DirectorJ. J. AbramsWon
Best WritingJ. J. Abrams and Chris TerrioNominated
Best ActressDaisy RidleyNominated
Best Supporting ActorAdam DriverNominated
Ian McDiarmidNominated
Best EditingMaryann Brandon and Stefan GrubeNominated
Best MusicJohn WilliamsWon
Best Production DesignRick Carter and Kevin JenkinsNominated
Best Costume DesignMichael KaplanNominated
Best MakeupAmanda Knight and Neal ScanlanWon
Best Special EffectsRoger Guyett, Neal Scanlan, Patrick Tubach and Dominic TuohyWon

Hugo Award

YearCategoryFilmNominee(s)ResultRef.
1978Best Dramatic PresentationStar Wars: Episode IV – A New HopeGeorge Lucas (director, screenplay)Won[59]
1981Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes BackIrvin Kershner (director), Leigh Bracket (screenplay), Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay), George Lucas (story)Won[60]
1984Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the JediRichard Marquand (director), Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay), George Lucas (screenplay, story)Won[61]
2016Best Dramatic Presentation (Long Form)Star Wars: The Force AwakensJ. J. Abrams (director, screenplay), Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay), Michael Arndt (screenplay)Nominated[62]
2017Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryGareth Edwards (director), Chris Weitz (screenplay), Tony Gilroy (screenplay)Nominated[63]
2018Star Wars: The Last JediRian Johnson (director, screenplay)Nominated[64]
2020Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerJ. J. Abrams (director, screenplay), Chris Terrio (screenplay)Nominated[65]

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