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SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

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In the mood to watch SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back from the comfort of your couch? SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back is currently available to stream via subscription, rental, or purchase on in the US.

Here are a few key details about the CBS series. Originally premiering March 16th, 2026, "SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back" stars . The show spans 0 season(s) and currently holds a 0/100 rating on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 0 engaged users.

Want to know what the series covers? Here’s the plot: "SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back is a television documentary special which originally aired on CBS on September 22, 1980. Hosted by actor Mark Hamill, it is a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the special effects in the second Star Wars film, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, which was released that year. The special was written by Richard Schickel and directed by Robert Guenette, who had both previously worked on the 1977 special The Making of Star Wars."