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The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Where can I watch?

As of 2026-09-12, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) streams on 6 of 6 tracked regions. India: JioHotstar. United States: Disney Plus, YouTube TV. United Kingdom: Disney Plus. Japan: Disney Plus. Germany: Disney Plus. Brazil: Disney Plus.

PG · 1980 · Released · 124m

TMDB 8.4 · 19K votes

The Star Wars saga continues.

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Where can I watch?

PG · 1980 · Released · 124m

TMDB 8.4 · 19K votes

The Star Wars saga continues.

Availability by country

Streaming in 6 of 6 tracked countries as of 2026-09-12.

Country	Licensed apps
India	JioHotstar
United States	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube, Disney Plus, YouTube TV
United Kingdom	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, Disney Plus, Rakuten TV
Japan	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Disney Plus, FOD
Germany	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, Disney Plus, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload, Rakuten TV, Freenet meinVOD
Brazil	Disney Plus

Country

Licensed apps

India

JioHotstar

United States

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube, Disney Plus, YouTube TV

United Kingdom

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, Disney Plus, Rakuten TV

Japan

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Disney Plus, FOD

Germany

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, Disney Plus, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload, Rakuten TV, Freenet meinVOD

Brazil

Disney Plus

FAQ

Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in United States?

As of 2026-09-12, in United States: The Empire Strikes Back streams on Disney Plus, YouTube TV; rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube.

Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in India?

Licensed apps in India: JioHotstar.

Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in United Kingdom?

Licensed apps in United Kingdom: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, Disney Plus, Rakuten TV.

Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in Japan?

Licensed apps in Japan: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Disney Plus, FOD.

Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in Germany?

Licensed apps in Germany: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, Disney Plus, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload, Rakuten TV, Freenet meinVOD.

Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in Brazil?

Licensed apps in Brazil: Disney Plus.

Do you host The Empire Strikes Back?

No. WhereToWatch.it never hosts or embeds the title. We only show licensed apps and open their official sites.

Can I watch The Empire Strikes Back on this site?

No. The player is an official trailer only. Watch opens the licensed app or store that actually has the title in your country.

What do Stream, Free, Ads, and Rent mean?

Stream is included with a subscription. Free is complimentary on that app. Ads means ad-supported streaming. Rent or Buy is a one-off purchase on a store.

Available in United States

The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Where can I watch?

PG · 1980 · Released · 124m

TMDB 8.4 · 19K votes

The Star Wars saga continues.

Availability by country

Streaming in 6 of 6 tracked countries as of 2026-09-12.

Country	Licensed apps
India	JioHotstar
United States	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube, Disney Plus, YouTube TV
United Kingdom	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, Disney Plus, Rakuten TV
Japan	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Disney Plus, FOD
Germany	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, Disney Plus, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload, Rakuten TV, Freenet meinVOD
Brazil	Disney Plus

Country

Licensed apps

India

JioHotstar

United States

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube, Disney Plus, YouTube TV

United Kingdom

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, Disney Plus, Rakuten TV

Japan

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Disney Plus, FOD

Germany

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, Disney Plus, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload, Rakuten TV, Freenet meinVOD

Brazil

Disney Plus

FAQ

Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in United States?

As of 2026-09-12, in United States: The Empire Strikes Back streams on Disney Plus, YouTube TV; rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube.

Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in India?

Licensed apps in India: JioHotstar.

Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in United Kingdom?

Licensed apps in United Kingdom: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, Disney Plus, Rakuten TV.

Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in Japan?

Licensed apps in Japan: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Disney Plus, FOD.

Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in Germany?

Licensed apps in Germany: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, Disney Plus, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload, Rakuten TV, Freenet meinVOD.

Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in Brazil?

Licensed apps in Brazil: Disney Plus.

Do you host The Empire Strikes Back?

No. WhereToWatch.it never hosts or embeds the title. We only show licensed apps and open their official sites.

Can I watch The Empire Strikes Back on this site?

No. The player is an official trailer only. Watch opens the licensed app or store that actually has the title in your country.

What do Stream, Free, Ads, and Rent mean?

Stream is included with a subscription. Free is complimentary on that app. Ads means ad-supported streaming. Rent or Buy is a one-off purchase on a store.