"Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" is the first film released in the Star Wars franchise, debuting in 1977. It is labeled "Episode IV" because it is part of a larger saga that George Lucas envisioned, with the story chronologically beginning in Episode I. The title "A New Hope" refers to the emergence of Luke Skywalker as a new hero who rises against the oppressive Galactic Empire, symbolizing hope for the Rebel Alliance and the galaxy. The film introduces key characters and sets the stage for the ongoing battle between good and evil.

Yes, "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" is the fourth movie in the Star Wars saga, but it was the first film released in 1977. The original trilogy was released out of chronological order, with "A New Hope" being the introduction to the Star Wars universe, followed by "The Empire Strikes Back" (Episode V) and "Return of the Jedi" (Episode VI). The prequel trilogy, which explores the backstory of the characters and events leading to "A New Hope," was released later.

No, "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" did not originally display the "Episode IV" designation when it was released in 1977. The film was simply titled "Star Wars" at that time. The "Episode IV - A New Hope" title was added later, in 1979, during its re-release to indicate its place in the larger saga and to set up the context for future films.

No, Yoda does not appear in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope." In this film, Yoda is mentioned briefly but does not appear on screen. His first on-screen appearance is in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back," where he trains Luke Skywalker. In "A New Hope," the primary characters include Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Darth Vader, among others.