10 Deleted Star Wars Movie Scenes You've Never Seen

7. Sandstorm - Star Wars: Episode VI - Return Of The Jedi

Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi Sandstorm deleted scene
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Sadly, this is not a scene where Luke, Han, and Leia perform a cover of the classic Darude dance track. )There is probably an AI version of that out there if you look hard enough, though.)

Instead, this footage from the filming of Return of the Jedi depicts the three heroes, alongside Lando, Chewie, and the droids, as they battle the elements to get to the Millennium Falcon.

The gang, who have just rescued Han from Jabba the Hutt at the Sarlaac Pit, think they're all travelling together, until Luke reveals that he must complete his own mission before re-joining them. He of course means going to see Yoda before his death.

This was actually the very first thing filmed during the Return sessions, but it was ultimately cut due to concerns it disrupted the movie's flow. The lines about Luke leaving were transferred to scenes in space, so the audience wouldn't be confused by him leaving with no explanation.

 
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