# Darth Vader's $1 million lightsaber auction

> A screen-used Darth Vader lightsaber from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' starts at $1 million in Heritage Auctions' rare 'Star Wars' memorabilia sale.
- Title: Darth Vader's $1 million lightsaber auction · ABC7 Los Angeles
- Summary: A screen-used Darth Vader lightsaber from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' starts at $1 million in Heritage Auctions' rare 'Star Wars'…
- Keywords: heritage auctions, star wars, darth vader, lightsaber, the empire strikes back, return of the jedi, screen-used, auction, ABC7 Los Angeles
- Source: ABC7 Los Angeles — https://abc7.com/post/darth-vaders-screen-used-lightsaber-chewbaccas-bowcaster-among-rare-star-wars-auction-items/20018847
- Published: 2026-11-09T21:04:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: heritage auctions, star wars, darth vader, lightsaber, the empire strikes back, return of the jedi, screen-used, auction, news, local
## Auction highlights
Heritage Auctions features rare 'Star Wars' memorabilia including screen-used lightsabers and Chewbacca's bowcaster.
## Crown jewel piece
A screen-used Darth Vader lightsaber from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' starts at $1 million-plus.
## Expert insight
Brian Chanes, Heritage Auctions' Senior Director of Hollywood and Entertainment, says this lightsaber is the holy grail of 'Star Wars' memorabilia.
## Authenticity guarantee
The lightsaber has a photo serial number matched and is screen matched to Jeremy Bulloch's debut as Boba Fett in 'Empire Strike Back'.
## Why collectors pay
Nostalgia for the first 'Star Wars' film drives collectors to spend seven figures on memorabilia that triggers happy memories.
## Auction date
The auction goes live November 12 at www.ha.com for the rare 'Star Wars' memorabilia collection.
## Key takeaway

Heritage Auctions' screen-used Darth Vader lightsaber from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' has a $1 million starting bid in a rare 'Star Wars' memorabilia auction.