As of 2025, Disney+ holds the exclusive streaming rights to all live-action Star Wars movies. You can watch the or the Special Edition (with tweaks like the Ian McDiarmid Emperor scene).
From the Hoth battle to the Dagobah swamp, and that gut-punch of an ending, Episode V is the dark, emotional heart of the saga. If you’re looking to watch it tonight, here’s everything you need to know. In the U.S. and most global regions:
✨ Last updated: 2026 – Streaming availability changes, but Disney+ remains the home for Star Wars.