Movies like Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)
The best movies like Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004) are The Skywalker Legacy (2020), The Director and the Jedi (2018) and Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey (2016). If Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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The Skywalker Legacy (2020)
The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
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Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Director and the Jedi (2018)
An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisSecrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey (2016)
An inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisObi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022)
This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow leads the cast and crew as they create new heroes and villains that live alongside new incarnations of beloved Star Wars characters, and an epic story that dramatically bridges the saga films.
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Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I (2001)
The entire process of making Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) is shown here in this documentary. From pre-production through post-production, we get to see visual effects meetings, John Williams' music sessions, and even the storm that wiped out the pod-racers & props.
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The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic (2014)
A behind-the-scene look at the origins and evolution of the Academy Award-winning film.
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Ending the Knight (2012)
A comprehensive look into how Director Christopher Nolan and his production team made "The Dark Knight Rises" the epic conclusion to the Dark Knight legend. These cover stunts and action, production/vehicle design, various effects, photography and shooting IMAX, sets and locations, sound design and music, story/character areas, cast and performances, and some general thoughts about the series.
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Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel (2015)
Though lightsabers have been a force in the Star Wars galaxy since George Lucas’ original film, the weapon’s on-screen presence evolved throughout both cinematic trilogies and into Star Wars: The Force Awakens. SportsCenter is tracing the lightsaber’s lineage through the films, and a new trailer for the special will definitely delight any fan’s inner Star Wars Kid.
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Star Trek: Evolutions (2009)
Star Trek: Evolutions is an 80-minute Paramount Pictures Star Trek documentary compilation which was first released on 22 September 2009 as part of the Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection Blu-ray and DVD sets.
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The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Even the most devout Star Wars fan might not know that filmmaker and journalist Michel Parbot was once given unprecedented access to the set, stars, and filmmakers behind The Empire Strikes Back. The resulting work, The Making of The Empire Strikes Back, has apparently never been commercially released. Most of the footage has been lost, but 15 minutes has circulated online in recent years. Now, the 1 hour cut of Michel Parbot’s lost documentary has been found.
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T2: Reprogramming The Terminator (2017)
This retrospective documentary focuses on the cast and crew reminiscing about the making of the film and its legacy. It features new interviews James Cameron, William Wisher, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert Patrick, Joe Morton, Edward Furlong, Brad Fiedel, Mario Kassar, Stephanie Austin, Adam Greenberg and Dennis Muren.
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Star Trek: Secrets of the Universe (2013)
Is building our own starship Enterprise possible? Will we ever travel between the stars as easily as they do in Star Trek? JJ Abrams' new feature, Star Trek Into Darkness, hits the screen in a golden age of scientific discoveries. HISTORY is there, giving viewers a deep look behind the scenes, on the set, and into the science–amazing new exoplanets, the physics of Warp drive, and the ideas behind how we might one day live in a Star Trek Universe.
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Squid Game: Making Season 2 (2025)
From set designs to character arcs, get exclusive cast and director interviews on how Season 2 of the globally most-watched series was brought to life.
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Absolute CinemaMovies like thisLost in La Mancha (2002)
Fulton and Pepe's 2000 documentary captures Terry Gilliam's attempt to get The Man Who Killed Don Quixote off the ground. Back injuries, freakish storms, and more zoom in to sabotage the project.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Matrix Revisited (2001)
The film goes behind the scenes of the 1999 sci-fi movie The Matrix.
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Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMarvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Loki Season 2 (2023)
Through candid interviews with the creative minds behind the show, and exclusive on-set footage, discover how the talented team that powered "Loki: Season 2" raised the stakes for this latest MCU adventure. Witness imaginative costumes, elaborate environments, and far-out variants come to life, meet new allies and foes, and time-slip across the Multiverse.
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Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023)
An in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas assembled an amazing creative team to collaborate on another cinematic benchmark featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Spielberg, Lucas, Harrison Ford, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, James Mangold, and many others as well.
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
Join visionary director James Gunn and superstars such as Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldaña as they recount how “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” was conceived, shaped, and delivered to the world. And stand alongside the cast and crew in the emotional final moments of the shoot as they bid farewell to each other, and close this chapter in the saga of Peter Quill and his loveable band of misfit-warriors.
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Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)
In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the gigantic project ended in failure; but the artists Jodorowsky brought together to carry it out continued to work together, and ended up laying the foundations for modern science fiction cinema.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisMarvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion (2023)
Through in-depth interviews with cast and crew, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, Assembled uncovers how Marvel Studios’ “Secret Invasion” was born. Witness what it took to conjure the world of the show, and spend time with Samuel L. Jackson as he dons the patch once again to engage in the most baffling battle of Nick Fury’s career.
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Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³' (2003)
The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in exhaustive detail. Many interviews with the cast and crew give us an idea of how hard of a time David Fincher had creating his first feature film, as well as present us with much information about every element that went into making this film, including how the plot and script changed drastically through filming.
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Get a Life! (2012)
An EPIX Original documentary directed by William Shatner, based on his hugely popular book, in which he examines the cultural phenomena of STAR TREK, its fan-following and his own role within it.
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, and director Shawn Levy sit down and spill the proverbial beans about how "Deadpool & Wolverine" was conceived, carried to term, and then birthed.
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals (2022)
Join director Chloe Zhao and the Cast of Eternals as they recount their experiences during the making of Marvel Studios’ most ambitious film to date. Discover how the ensemble cast felt stepping into their roles, filming in remote locations, and creating bonds that would help to create the on-screen relationships that span over 7,000 years.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisSP FX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!
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Memory: The Origins of Alien (2019)
The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of movie-making, the power of myth, and our collective unconscious.
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Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNever Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019)
A feature-length documentary about the film Galaxy Quest and its legacy, celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisRecreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006)
Following the immense success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Peter Jackson directs King Kong (2005). This documentary follows him, and the immense project from start to finish. It turns out that this one film may actually be a larger task to complete than all 3 of the Lord of the Rings films together.
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The Making of Star Wars (1977)
Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
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Worth the HypeMovies like thisWithin a Minute: The Making of Star Wars Episode III (2005)
This documentary offers a glimpse into all the people, departments, and work that went into creating the film, specifically, the fight between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Featured on the 2-Disc DVD for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy?
The closest matches to Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy are The Skywalker Legacy (2020), The Director and the Jedi (2018) and Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey (2016). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy?
People who watched Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy most often go on to The Skywalker Legacy (2020), The Director and the Jedi (2018) and Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey (2016).
What is the highest-rated movie like Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy?
Squid Game: Making Season 2 (2025), rated 8.3/10 by 462 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy?
Squid Game: Making Season 2 (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy?
Yes: The Skywalker Legacy (2020), The Director and the Jedi (2018) and Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey (2016).
How are movies similar to Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.