As a lifelong Star Wars enthusiast and pop culture curator, I've rounded up 25 of the funniest fan-proposed titles from Twitter during the pre-release hype for Episode VII. The official title, The Force Awakens, launched the new trilogy 30 years after Return of the Jedi and hit theaters on December 18, 2015. Unveiled on the final day of shooting via a viral tweet, it sparked debate—some called it bland, prompting these creative alternatives.
A masterful clickbait twist that would hook anyone—admit it, you'd click (and maybe buy a ticket) faster.
A cheeky riff on He's Just Not That Into You. Who could resist Chewbacca? Has Han moved on? Don't tell him otherwise.
Irresistible bait featuring our national treasure, Harrison Ford. How many more adventures can he handle?
Clever pun on "Drop It Like It's Hot." Ironic, since Hoth is an icy snowball of a planet.
Keeping up with the Calrissians beats the Kardashians any day—Lando rose to fame without the drama.
A nod to How I Met Your Mother. But Luke's mom passed long ago—major retcon needed here.
Playing on The Fault in Our Stars, nodding to the Death Star's fatal design flaw. Genius on multiple levels.
Imagine a Friends/Star Wars crossover—Monica as the Sith Lord, naturally.
Inspired by The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain. Pure creative gold.
A spot-on anagram of the official title—fans, solve it if you haven't already.
A subtle shade implying The Force Awakens might flop next to Guardians of the Galaxy. Tough competition.
Will DVDs last 25 years? More importantly, here's hoping Disney honors the originals better than George did.
Harrison Ford (72), Mark Hamill (63), Carrie Fisher (58)—this one hits close to home.
True for skeptics, but we'd all go anyway. Star Wars fans unite, despite the $4B Disney buyout.
J.J. Abrams' lens flares are legendary. Fingers crossed The Force Awakens dials it back.
Referencing Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol—may Star Wars VII aim higher than that flop.
Just release it already so we can cheer (or groan) on the big screen.
If the Force snoozes like us post-alarm, this title nails the vibe.
Sarcastic twist on Disney's Steamboat Willie. Chewbacca as Mickey? Sign us up.
Clever spin on Captain Corelli's Mandolin starring Nicolas Cage. Cameo, please, J.J.!
Like Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle—Han and Luke hitting the munchies post-blaster?
Mixing Return of the Jedi lines with Slumdog Millionaire. Bollywood Star Wars? Epic.
Bill & Ted remake with C-3PO and R2-D2? Count us in for the adventure.
Fans' rallying cry against Jar Jar, the prequel villain. Spot-on favorite.
Harsh but fair—we're aging with the franchise. Thanks, Disney and J.J., for the nostalgia trip.
Loved these from #BetterStarWarsTitles and #RejectedStarWarsTitles? Share your best original in the comments—what would you name Episode VII?
