A list of events in 1997 related to Star Wars.
- 01 – Boba Fett: Twin Engines of Destruction published.
- 01 – Galaxy of Fear: Eaten Alive and Galaxy of Fear: City of the Dead published.
- 01 – TeeKay-421 is founded in Belgium.
- 01 – Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition trade paperback published.
- 01 – Star Wars Droids: Rebellion trade paperback published.
- 01 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 15 published.
- 01 – Young Jedi Knights: Shards of Alderaan published.
- 08 – Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition 1 published.
- 08 – Tales of the Jedi – The Golden Age of the Sith 4 published.
- 12 – A New Hope (Shimmer Book) published.
- 14 – The Art of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope updated edition published.
- 18 – The Special Edition of A New Hope makes its world premiere in Los Angeles. George Lucas, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher attend the premiere.
- 18 – Twentieth Century Fox's copyright on A New Hope is transferred to Lucasfilm Ltd. but Fox retains permanent distribution rights to the film.
- 31 – The Special Edition of A New Hope is released in theaters.
- ?? – Star Wars Galaxy Magazine 10 published.
- 01 – Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire published.
- 01 – Star Wars Adventure Journal 12 published.
- 01 – Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron ½ published.
- 01 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 16 published.
- 01 – Star Wars: Chronicles published.
- 02 – Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - The Special Edition published.
- 03 – The Haunted Village released on VHS.
- 03 – The Pirates and the Prince released on VHS.
- 05 – Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition 2 published.
- 06 – X-Wing: The Bacta War published.
- 12 – Tales of the Jedi – The Golden Age of the Sith 5 published.
- 21 – The Special Edition of The Empire Strikes Back is released in theaters.
- 21-23, 28 – The debut of Star Wars Weekends at Disney-MGM Studios
- 01 – Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End 1 published.
- 01 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 17 published.
- 01-02 – Star Wars Weekends continues at Disney-MGM Studios
- 05 – Star Wars: Dark Forces released on the Macintosh platform.
- 05 – Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition 3 published.
- 07-09 – Star Wars Weekends continues at Disney-MGM Studios
- 13 – Star Wars: A Storybook published.
- 13 – The Empire Strikes Back: A Storybook published.
- 13 – Return of the Jedi: A Storybook published.
- 14 – The Special Edition of Return of the Jedi is released in theaters.
- 14-16, 21-23 – Star Wars Weekends continues at Disney-MGM Studios
- ?? – Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire audio drama released
- ?? – No Disintegrations published.
- ?? – Introductory Adventure Game published.
- 01 – Galaxy of Fear: Planet Plague published.
- 01 – Diversity Alliance published.
- 01 – Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End 2 published.
- 01 – Cynabar's Fantastic Technology: Droids published.
- 01 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 18 published
- 02 – Shadows of the Empire trade paperback published.
- 02 – Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition 4 published.
- 29 – Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter released to the PC platform.
- ?? – Mos Eisley Adventure Set published.
- 01 – Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures trade paperback published.
- 01 – Junior Jedi Knights: Anakin's Quest published.
- 01 – Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End 3 published.
- 01 – Dark Force Rising 1 published.
- 01 – Star Wars Adventure Journal 13 published.
- 01 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 19 published.
- 05 – The Paradise Snare published.
- 12 – Galaxy of Fear: The Nightmare Machine published.
- 12 – Wretched Hives of Scum & Villainy published.
- ?? – Planet of Twilight published.
- ?? – Star Wars Galaxy Magazine 11 published.
- ?? – Imperial Double-Cross published.
- 02 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 20 published.
- 18 – Tales of the Jedi – The Fall of the Sith Empire 1 published.
- 22 – Don Henderson dies.
- 25 – Dark Force Rising 2 published.
- ?? – Principle photography for The Phantom Menace begins.
- ?? – The Black Sands of Socorro published.
- ?? – Tapani Sector Instant Adventures published.
- 01 – Junior Jedi Knights: Vader's Fortress published.
- 01 – Young Jedi Knights: Delusions of Grandeur published.
- 01 – Cracken's Threat Dossier published.
- 07 – Galaxy of Fear: Ghost of the Jedi published.
- 14 – Secrets of the Sisar Run published.
- 23 – Tales of the Jedi – The Fall of the Sith Empire 2 published.
- 28 – Lords of the Expanse published.
- 28 – Electronic Arts acquires Maxis.
- 30 – Dark Force Rising 3 published.
- ?? – Gundark's Fantastic Technology: Personal Gear published.
- ?? – Player's Guide to Tapani published.
- ?? – Rules of Engagement: The Rebel SpecForce Handbook published.
- 01 – Star Wars Adventure Journal 14 published.
- 06 – Tales of the Jedi: The Golden Age of the Sith trade paperback published.
- 06 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 21 published.
- 11 – The Hutt Gambit published.
- 13 – Boba Fett: Murder Most Foul published.
- 13 – Star Wars: The Special Edition Box Set published.
- 20 – Tales of the Jedi – The Fall of the Sith Empire 3 published.
- 27 – Dark Force Rising 4 published.
- 29 – Netflix, Inc. is founded.
- ?? – Star Wars Galaxy Magazine 12 published.
- 01 – Star Wars Missions 1: Assault on Yavin Four & Star Wars Kids 1 (1997) released.
- 01 – Junior Jedi Knights: Kenobi's Blade published.
- 03 – Star Wars Droids: The Protocol Offensive published.
- 03 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 22 published.
- 08 – Galaxy of Fear: Army of Terror published.
- 08 – Star Wars: The Annotated Screenplays published.
- 17 – Tales of the Jedi – The Fall of the Sith Empire 4 published.
- 24 – Dark Force Rising 5 published.
- 30 – Filming for Episode I The Phantom Menace finishes.
- ?? – Darth Vader's Mission: The Search for the Secret Plans published.
- ?? – R2-D2's Mission: A Little Hero's Journey published.
- ?? – Star Wars Insider 35 published.
- 01 – Shadows of the Empire released on the PC platform.
- 01 – Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End trade paperback published.
- 01 – Star Wars Missions 2: Escape from Thyferra & Star Wars Kids 2 (1997) released.
- 01 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 23 published.
- 01 – Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Bounty published.
- 09 – Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II released on the PC platform.
- 22 – Tales of the Jedi – The Fall of the Sith Empire 5 published.
- 29 – Dark Force Rising 6 published.
- 31 – Monopoly Star Wars released on the PC platform.
- ?? – Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi released on the PlayStation platform.
- 01 – Star Wars Adventure Journal 15 published.
- 01 – Star Wars Missions 3: Attack on Delrakkin & Star Wars Kids 3 (1997) released.
- 03 – Specter of the Past published.
- 03 – Tales from the Empire published.
- 04 – The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology published.
- 05 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 24 published.
- 10 – Galaxy of Fear: The Brain Spiders published.
- 12 – Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair (TPB) published.
- 14 – Ivanna Sakhno is born.
- 19 – Shadow Stalker published.
- 21 – Jack Purvis dies.
- 26 – The Last Command 1 published.
- 30 – X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter: Balance of Power released on the PC platform.
- ?? – Star Wars Galaxy Magazine 13 published.
- ?? – Platt's Smugglers Guide published.
- 01 – Boba Fett ½ published.
- 01 – Crimson Empire 0 previewed online at StarWars.com
- 01 – Star Wars Missions 4: Destroy the Liquidator & Star Wars Kids 4 (1997) released.
- 03 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 25 published.
- 07 – Crimson Empire 1 published.
- 24 – The Last Command 2 published.
- ?? – Stock Ships published.