George Lucas has explained why Yoda speaks backwards in 'Star Wars.' The creator of the franchise made the revelation during a 45th anniversary screening of 'The Empire Strikes Back' at the opening night of the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival.

At a 45th anniversary screening of “The Empire Strikes Back,” creator George Lucas revealed the origin behind Yoda’s ever-so-wise way of speaking. “ I had to figure out a way to get people to actually listen,

Yoda has a very unique way of speaking that has become iconic to the character. George Lucas has now revealed why he made Yoda speak in such a way.