Star Wars Episode Vi - Return Of The Jedi [spec... May 2026

: The original musical number "Lapti Nek" was replaced with a new CGI-heavy sequence titled "Jedi Rocks" . This included new band members, a CGI version of Sy Snootles, and an extended scene of the dancer Oola falling into the Rancor pit.

: The Sarlacc pit was modified to include a CGI "beak" and additional moving tentacles. Star Wars Episode VI - Return Of The Jedi [Spec...

: While not in the 1997 version, the 2004 DVD (often grouped with Special Edition changes) replaced the original Anakin Skywalker ghost (Sebastian Shaw) with Hayden Christensen to align with the prequel trilogy. : The original musical number "Lapti Nek" was

: The original "Ewok Celebration" (Yub Nub) song was replaced by a new John Williams composition, "Victory Celebration" . A montage showing celebrations across the galaxy—including Bespin, Tatooine, and Coruscant—was added to emphasize the Empire's fall. : While not in the 1997 version, the