Find out your state's favorite 'Star Wars' movie

I see you, Utah.
 By 
Proma Khosla
 on 
Original image replaced with Mashable logo

It's always fun to judge someone by their favorite Star Wars movie, so how about judging a whole U.S. state? We're sick enough of looking at those electoral college maps, so Reviews.org used data from Google trends to determine every state's favorite Star Wars movie.

A lovely, color-coded map represents every movie, from 1977's A New Hope to 2016's Rogue One.

Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

A New Hope was the most popular, but beloved overwhelmingly by southeast and northeast regions of the country. The Midwest and West Coast took more to Return of the Jedi, while Empire Strikes Back inexplicably only topped the results in Utah. Idaho was a similar holdout, but for Attack of the Clones, which points to either extremely questionable taste preferences or perhaps a fervent mistrust of sand. Swing states like Florida and Michigan swung for Episode VII: The Force Awakens, with fans of The Phantom Menace and Revenge of the Sith sprinkled throughout.

Reviews.org studied Google data from as early as 2004, before Revenge of the Sith, The Force Awakens, or Rogue One had released in theaters. Other findings showed that Return of the Jedi resonates with blue states (California, Oregon, Illinois, etc.) and that Virginians Googled these movies less than citizens of any other state (ranking last for five of the eight movies).

Topics Star Wars

Mashable Image
Proma Khosla

Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You

Grab the Lego Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Mos Espa Podrace set for under $60 at Amazon
lego star wars: the phantom menace mos espa podrace set against a red, purple, and blue patterned background

Last chance for Lego deals in Amazon's Spring Sale — save on Star Wars, Art, and Botanicals
Lego "The Starry Night" box, Lego Tuxedo Cat box, and Lego Star Wars box arranged on colorful backdrop

Adorn your wrist with a Star Wars Citizen Watch for the lowest price we've seen
Citizen Eco-Drive Star Wars Darth Vader Chronograph Watch on pink and purple background

The Star Wars Unlimited TCG Spark of Rebellion Booster Display is down to under market value at Amazon
Star Wars: Unlimited TCG Spark of Rebellion Booster Display card game.

More in Entertainment
How to watch Chelsea vs. Port Vale online for free
Alejandro Garnacho of Chelsea reacts

How to watch 'Wuthering Heights' at home: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's controversial romance now streaming
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi embracing in still from "Wuthering Heights"

How to watch New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers online for free
Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders warms up

How to watch Mexico vs. Belgium online for free
Israel Reyes of Mexico reacts

How to watch Brazil vs. Croatia online for free
Vinicius Junior #10 of Brazil leaves

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 4, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 4, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone


Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!