Embarking on a daring mission to rescue one of their own, the Rebel Alliance develops a plan to save Han Solo from the clutches of the loathsome crime lord Jabba the Hutt. Traveling to the desert planet of Tatooine, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, and their friends attempt an audacious rescue from Jabba's palace. Meanwhile, Luke struggles with his growing powers as a Jedi, and fears the darkness within himself, aware of his connection to the Sith Lord, Darth Vader. As they navigate the treacherous world of the criminal underworld, loyalties are tested and the group faces several formidable barriers in their quest to bring their friend home.

On another front, the Galactic Empire nears completion of its largest battle station yet, the Death Star II, which has the potential to wipe out the Rebel Alliance and enforce the Empire's dominion across the galaxy. The Rebel fleet amasses for a huge assault on this superweapon, seeking to exploit a critical vulnerability before the Death Star becomes operational. In a remote forest moon of Endor, a group of Rebels join forces with a tribe of Ewoks, engaging in a ground battle that is crucial to the success of their plan. Simultaneously, the spiritual paths of Luke and Darth Vader converge as deeper truths about the Force and their own destinies are revealed, setting the stage for a climactic confrontation that will shape the future of the galaxy.