Mark Hamill’s Star Wars lightsaber sells for record-breaking price at auction

Luke Skywalker’s iconic lightsaber fetched a record price at auction, authorities confirmed this week. Heritage Auctions announced that the prop, used in the Star Wars film series, sold for $3.75 million U.S. on Wednesday. The item includes the model-cast hand of actor Mark Hamill, which detached from the prop during the film’s famous scene, along with the saber itself.

The lightsaber was crafted by makeup artist Stuart Freeborn for the original Star Wars film. Its sale marks a high point for Star Wars memorabilia, with collectors widely noting the rarity and significance of the piece given its association with Hamill’s character and the sequence in which the hand detaches.

Heritage Auctions did not specify the exact buyer’s identity, but the sale was publicly confirmed by the auction house. The transaction price translates to approximately $5.15 million Canadian dollars, based on current currency estimates at the time of the announcement.

This piece of film history stands among the most sought-after Star Wars props, reflecting continued strong demand from fans and collectors for authentic items tied to major franchise milestones. The saber’s provenance, its connection to Hamill, and its dramatic on-screen moment contribute to its status as a standout auction item in the realm of movie memorabilia. No additional details about subsequent exhibitions or future sales were provided in the release.