Darth Vader's lightsaber sells for almost US$5 million

The prop, wielded by Darth Vader in two Star Wars films, sets a new auction record for the franchise

By   AGENCY
13 Nov 2026 09:26pm
Darth Vader's lightsaber, used in The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983), has fetched almost US$5 million at auction in the United States. -AFP Photo
Darth Vader's lightsaber, used in The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983), has fetched almost US$5 million at auction in the United States. -AFP Photo

WASHINGTON – A lightsaber used in the Star Wars film series has been sold at auction in the United States for almost US$5 million, German Press Agency (dpa) reported, citing a statement by Heritage Auctions on Thursday.

The auction house said the sale set a new world record for the highest price ever paid for a Star Wars prop.

The lightsaber was wielded by Darth Vader, the iconic villain portrayed by David Prowse, in two films – The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983).

According to the auction house, the prop bears clear signs of wear, including a tear and scratches, indicating that it had been used during filming.

Created by screenwriter, producer and director George Lucas, Star Wars is one of the most successful film franchises in cinema history.

The first film in the saga, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, was released in 1977. –BERNAMA

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