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.

Lucas said altering the speech patterns of the "philosopher" of the Star Wars films was a way to "get people to actually listen, especially 12-year-olds"

Star Wars creator George Lucas has finally answered the decades-old question of why iconic Jedi master Yoda speaks the way he does.Yoda first appeared in the 1980s film “The Empire Strikes Back” and captivated audiences with the wisdom he bestowed on protagonist Luke Skywalker.