During production and pre-release material, the film was known as Revenge of the Jedi.
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi[]
1983[]
In December of 1982, George Lucas decided that "Revenge" was not an appropriate title as a 'true Jedi should not seek revenge', thus the title was renamed to Return of the Jedi.
Alternate variant
Alternate variant #2 (used in the 1995 VHS cover, as well as in the 1997 "Special Edition" re-release)
Alternate variant #3 (it uses the same style of episodes I, II and III logos)
Alternate variant #4 (seen the 2015 Chapter Sampler)
Alternate variant #5 (used in the cover of the 2019 Blu-ray)