Star Wars: A Beginning

I have decided to study Star Wars and decide if it classifies a a cult or not. The most famous franchise of all time came from humble beginnings to become the epic adventure that it is known as today. In 1977 when Harrison Ford, Mark Hammil, and Carrie Fisher took the screen, crowds of people lined up at the theaters. People of all ages attended Star Wars conventions and viewings. People even get married at these fan gatherings. When the last movie came out in 2005, fans were paying $500-$1000 per ticket to see the movie one day before airdate. A cult is define as a small demographic of people who emotionally enjoy or are against something. There is one key element of a cult that Star Wars does not have. Cults are not enjoyed by the majority of people as Star Wars is. But, we can still consider Star Wars a cult because it shares all other elements. As it is largely enjoyed by almost everyone, Star Wars has a small group of people who follow the culture religiously. These people by every book, action figure, and idea that comes out. Star Wars is a cult!