See the chronological order of Star Wars (films and series) r205w

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Want to watch Star Wars and don't know where to start? Check out the chronological order and everything you need to know about the movies to embark on this universe.

For the few who still don't know about the saga, Star Wars is a set of films and series created by the filmmaker George LucasOn 1977. It didn't take long for the franchise to become a worldwide success and also one of the biggest symbols of pop culture. Currently, the saga has 20 productions who won and continue to win thousands of fans around the world. The most impressive thing about all of this is that this saga has never ended and continues to expand more and more, launching new stories and branches derived from existing films and series every year. 93va

George Lucas, creator of the Star Wars franchise, at an event for the film Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens / Reproduction: Internet

On the one hand, this expansion could be very good for anyone who has been a fan of this franchise since the beginning. But if we stop to think about who is starting to follow it now, finding oneself within this universe and understanding where the story actually begins can be a great challenge.

Posters of the first films referring to each trilogy of the Star Wars universe / Image: Gabriel Princesval/Showmetech

To make things easier, we have separated for you all the productions that make up this saga in chronological order and divided the films into different groups, where each group represents a major event within this universe, they are: galactic republic and the Clone Wars, Beginning of Rise of the Empire, Classics of the Rebellion e The New Republic and First Order.

Now without further ado, let's go to the complete list with Star Wars Chronological Order:

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Posters for episodes I, II and III / Image: Gabriel Princesval/Showmetech

Before the rise of the empire, the galactic republic and the knights Jedi were responsible for the order and protection of several galaxies. With tension rising in the Jedi order due to a possible return of the Sith, enemies of the Jedi, and the growing number of ers of the Separatist Alliance, the Galactic Republic tries everything it can to avoid the conflict that became known as the Clone Wars.

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) 6270o

Official trailer for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 51% | Metacritic: 51 | IMDB: 6.5

Original title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is the first film in chronological order and the first film of the second trilogy of the saga that began in 1999. Directed by George Lucas, the film made about $924M monthly at the worldwide box office and was even nominated in the categories of Best Sound, Sound Effects and Special Effects at the Oscars in the 2000s, but ended up not winning in any of them.

Promotional image for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace / Source: Disney+

In this film you will embark on the adventures of Obi-Wan and his mentor who go on a dangerous adventure to save the planet from the demonic Darth Sidious. During this trip, the duo meets a nine-year-old prodigy boy and decides to train him so that one day he can become a Jedi. However, time will reveal that things are not always what they seem to be.

Watch right now Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, available on Disney Plus.

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) 2s5q2d

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones official trailer / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 65% | Metacritic: 54 | IMDB: 6.6

Original title: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is the direct sequel to “The Phantom Menace”. The second film in the second trilogy of the Saga, also directed by George Lucas, earned about $649M monthly at the box office and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects in 2003.

Promotional image for Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones / Source: Disney+

The film takes place ten years after the events of "The Phantom Menace" and brings Anakin and Obi-Wan on a mission to protect Pé who is being threatened by a separatist movement. The duo will need to make a difficult decision that may not only influence their destinies, but the entire universe with the start of a great war.

Watch right now Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, available on Disney Plus.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) 5kkc

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Official Trailer / Source: Warner Bros. via youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 18% | Metacritic: 35 | IMDB: 5.9

Original title: Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is the first animated film made for the Star Wars universe. The film was produced by Lucasfilm Animation and was directed by Dave Filoni. The animation had a budget of approximately US$ 8,5 million and came to collect only $68,3 million.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars promotional image / Source: Disney+

The film takes place during the Clone Wars with Jedi Knights fighting to maintain order and finds Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi leading an army against the Dark Side of the Force.

Watch right now Star Wars: The Clone Wars, available on Disney Plus.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020) 322r15

Star Wars: The Clone Wars official trailer / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | Metacritic: 66 | IMDB: 8.4

Original title: Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Number of seasons: 7

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a 3D animated series produced by Lucasfilm Animation. Based on the animated film “The Clone Wars” from 2008. The series, which was preceded by the film that was not so successful, had its great prominence on Cartoon Network and, at the time, was very pleasing to fans in general.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars promotional image / Source: Disney+

The Clone Wars rage across the galaxy and Jedi Knights will need to fight to maintain order. During the seasons, you will be able to accompany Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalke and Ahsoka Tano, his young padawan, in the front line of an army against the Dark Side of the Force.

Watch right now Star Wars: The Clone Wars, available on Disney Plus.

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) r5q2q

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith official trailer / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | Metacritic: 68 | IMDB: 7.6

Original title: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is the film that closes the second trilogy of the Star Wars saga. The film was directed by himself George Lucas and came to collect $848M monthly at the box office, becoming the highest grossing film of 2005. At the 2006 Academy Awards, he was nominated in the Best Makeup category.

Promotional image for Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith / Source: Disney+

The Clone War continues and Anakin Skywalker is getting closer and closer to Darth Sidious. Blinded by power, he turns against the Jedi and transforms into Darth Vader. Now, on the dark side of the force, he wants to put into practice a plan that promises to annihilate all Jedi Knights in the universe.

Watch right now Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, available on Disney Plus.

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The Galactic Empire now dominates most of the known worlds. Led by Emperor Darth Sidiuos, they will go on a quest to eliminate all remaining Jedi along with all those who seek to restore the Republic. For this, he will count on his apprentice and right-hand man, supreme commander of the imperial fleet, Darth Vader, to carry out his orders.

Han Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Rogue One are essential parts of Rise of the Empire / Image: Gabriel Princesval/Showmetech

Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021-2023) 132k6m

Star Wars: The Bad Batch official trailer / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | Metacritic: 67 | IMDB: 7.8

Original title: Star Wars: The Bad Batch

Number of seasons: 2

Created by Dave Filoni, Star Wars: The Bad Batch it's an animation series spin off of The Clone Wars produced by Lucasfilm Animation for Disney Plus.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch promotional image / Source: Disney+

The series brings the story of the elite troop formed by clones extremely skilled and genetically different from the war clones. You will accompany this group in a fight for survival and the search for a new purpose in a series of missions across the galaxy.

Watch right now Star Wars: The Bad Batch, available on Disney Plus.

Han Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) 4j6yo

Official trailer for Han Solo: A Star Wars Story / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 69% | Metacritic: 62 | IMDB: 6.9

Original title: Solo: A Star Wars Story

Han Solo: A Star Wars Story was the second spin-off created for the Star Wars universe. The film, which brings the origin of Han Solo within the Star Wars universe, was directed by Ron Howard. With a budget of approximately US$300 million to be produced, it only made $393,2 million at box office.

Han Solo: A Star Wars Story publicity image / Source: Disney+

After getting his hands on a valuable and dangerous substance, pilot Han Solo and his girlfriend, Qi'ra, begin to be pursued by the Empire. With Qi'ra kidnapped, the pilot will need to devise a risky plan to infiltrate through enemy lines and save his beloved. In the midst of this adventure, he will meet his loyal life partners Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian.

Watch right now Han Solo: A Star Wars Story, available on Disney Plus.

Obi Wan Kenobi (2022) 6e2l6

Official Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | Metacritic: 73 | IMDB: 7.1

Original title: Obi-Wan Kenobi

Number of seasons: 1

Directed by Deborah Chow, Obi-Wan Kenobi is yet another Star Wars series created for Disney Plus.

Obi-Wan Kenobi promotional image / Source: Disney+

The series takes place a decade after the events of "Revenge of the Sith" and brings the adventures of Obi-Wan Kenobi who was isolated on his planet taking care of Luke Skywalker from a distance. With the return of Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi is forced on a difficult journey to protect the boy.

Watch right now Obi-Wan Kenobi, available on Disney Plus.

Star Wars: Rebels (2014-2017) 1o5y5n

Star Wars: Rebels official trailer / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | Metacritic: 78 | IMDB: 8.0

Original title: Star Wars Rebels

Number of seasons: 4

Star Wars: Rebels is a CGI cartoon series produced by Lucasfilm Animation.

Star Wars: Rebels promotional image / Source: Disney+

The series takes place during a 19-year gap between "Revenge of the Sith" and "A New Hope". With the growth of the empire, a group of rebels decides to go against the imperial forces and organize the so-called covert operations. Follow the most diverse adventures of these warriors against the forces of evil.

Watch right now Star Wars: Rebels, available on Disney Plus.

Andore (2022) 84d35

Andor Official Trailer / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | Metacritic: 74 | IMDB: 8.4

Original title: Andor

Number of seasons: 1

Created by Tony gilroy, Andor is a spin-off series of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Andor publicity image / Source: Disney+

The series takes place five years before the events of Rogue One and brings Cassian Andor, pilot and intelligence agent of the Rebel Alliance, together with the android K-2S0. Follow the adventures that gave birth to the character in an adventure full of espionage.

Watch right now Andor, available on Disney Plus.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) 1q6l52

Official trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 84% | Metacritic: 65 | IMDB: 7.8

Original title: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story precedes the events of A New Hope. The film was directed by Gareth Edwards and raised about $1,058 billion at the worldwide box office. At the 2017 Oscars, he was nominated in the Best Sound Mixing and Visual Effects categories, but ended up not winning in any of them.

Promotional image for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story / Source: Disney+

After learning of the construction of a powerful weapon called the Death Star, Jyn Erso is recruited by the Rebel Alliance to, together with Captain Cassian Andor and other combatants, steal the plans for this terrible weapon.

Watch right now Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, available on Disney Plus.

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In the classic trilogy that started the Star Wars universe, you'll follow an epic battle between the Resistance and the empire. Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and Han Solo form an unlikely trio to fight the forces of the Galactic Empire and their supreme commander of troops, Darth Vader.

Posters for episodes IV, V and VI / Image: Gabriel Princesval/Showmetech

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) 181g2u

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Official Trailer / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | Metacritic: 90 | IMDB: 8.6

Original title: Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is the first film in the classic trilogy. It only came to be called “episode IV” after the release of a new trilogy, started in 1999. The first release of the Star Wars universe was directed by the very George Lucas and had a budget of only US$ 11 million that turned into revenues of more than $775M monthly at box office. At the 1978 Academy Awards, the film won several awards, including those for Best Art Direction, Costume, Soundtrack, Audio, Special effects e Assembly.

Promotional image for Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope / Source: Disney+

Accompany Luke Skywalker and Han Solo on a difficult mission to free Princess Leia from the hands of Imperial forces commanded by Darth Vader. In addition to saving her, they will have to deal with the Death Star, a gigantic space station that has the necessary power to destroy an entire planet.

Watch right now Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, available on Disney Plus.

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) 556r3d

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back official trailer / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | Metacritic: 82 | IMDB: 8.7

Original title: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is the second film in the classic trilogy. The film was directed by Irvin kershner and came to earn about $538M monthly at box office. At the 1981 Academy Awards, he won in the category of Best sound and was even nominated for the award for Best Art Direction and Original Soundtrack.

Promotional image for Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back / Source: Disney+

In "The Empire Strikes Back," Darth Vader's Imperial forces attack resistance and force them to flee. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker goes on a mission to find Master Yoda who will teach him everything it takes to become a Jedi Knight.

Watch right now Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, available on Disney Plus.

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) 4d4y30

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi official trailer / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | Metacritic: 58 | IMDB: 8.3

Original title: Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi closes the first trilogy of the Star Wars Universe. Directed by Richard Marquend, the film grossed approx. $472,9M monthly at the worldwide box office. At the 1984 Academy Awards, he won in the category of Best Visual Effects and competed for the award for Best Art Direction, Sound, Sound Editing and Soundtrack.

Promotional image for Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi / Source: Disney+

The final film in the classic trilogy sees Luke Skywalker and his friends on a mission to save Han Solo from the hands of the crime lord Jabba. Meanwhile, the Galactic Empire is working on building a new Death Star. To finally become a Jedi Knight, Luke will need to defeat Darth Vader who is doing everything to take him to the dark side of the force, the young man just didn't count that this battle would reveal a big secret.

Watch right now Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, available on Disney Plus.

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With the fall of the empire, the galaxy lives a moment of transition and momentary peace. Imperialist remnants still take over colonies and struggle to build a new empire. Meanwhile, on a desert planet called Jakku, young Rey ends up with a mission in hand that takes her on great adventures across the galaxy, where she makes several allies and brings together big names in the universe.

Posters for episodes VII, VIII and IX / Image: Gabriel Princesval/Showmetech

The Mandalorian (2019-2023) w4v26

Official trailer for The Mandalorian / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | Metacritic: 71 | IMDB: 8.7

Original title: The Mandalorian

Number of seasons: 3

Created by Jonathan Favreau, The Mandalorian became one of the most successful series on Disney Plus. Starring Pedro Pascal as the protagonist, the series came to compete and win several awards, including Best Photography, Drama Series Soundtrack, Sound Editing, sound mixing e Visual effects at the 2020 Emmys.

Promotional image for The Mandalorian / Source: Disney+

After the classic trilogy, the chronological order of Star Wars continues with The Mandalorian. The series brings the story of Din Djarin, a lonely warrior and bounty hunter. Shortly after the fall of the empire, the warrior goes on a lonely adventure through the forgotten territories of the galaxy and it is during one of his missions that he meets Grogu, a creature of the same race as Yoda, who needs help. Din Djarin decides to help the creature and together they go on an adventure in search of finding out more about its origin. However, this journey will not be easy at all, as they will need to face several dangers, including Moff Gideon, a former governor of the empire.

Watch right now The Mandalorian, available on Disney Plus.

The Book of Boba Fett (2021) 4d2f

Official trailer for The Book of Boba Fett / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 66% | Metacritic: 59 | IMDB: 7.3

Original title: The Book of Boba Fett

Number of seasons: 1

Created by Jon Favreau, Boba Fett's Book it is a Serie spin off from the series The Mandalorian made for Disney Plus.

Promotional image for The Book of Boba Fett / Source: Disney+

The series follows the story of bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand as they travel through the underworld of the galaxy in an attempt to regain territory from Jabba the Hutt. The duo's power is put at risk when they are threatened by assassins who are also planning to conquer Hutt territory.

Watch right now Boba Fett's Book, available on Disney Plus.

Star Wars: The Resistance (2018-2019) 4k5k3n

Official trailer for Star Wars: The Resistance / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | Metacritic: TBD | IMDB: 5.2

Original title: Star Wars Resistance

Number of seasons: 2

Star Wars: The Resistance is a Japanese anime-style cartoon series produced by Lucasfilm Animation.

Promotional image for Star Wars: The Resistance / Source: Disney+

The plot takes place three decades after the events of the movie “Return of the Jedi” and tells the story of Kazuda Xiono, a young pilot of the New Republic, who is recruited by the Resistance to spy on the First Order. He will need to face the powerful Captain Phasma and for this mission, he can count on the help of Commander Poe Dameron.

Watch right now Star Wars: The Resistance, available on Disney Plus.

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) 683a5h

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens Official Trailer / Star Wars Brazil via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | Metacritic: 80 | IMDB: 7.8

Original title: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens marked the return of the saga Star Wars to theaters in 2015. Directed by JJ Abrams, the feature had a budget of US$ 245 million to be produced and reached a revenue of around US $ 2,068 billion at the worldwide box office, thus becoming the Fifth highest-grossing movie in history. At the 2016 Academy Awards, he was nominated in the categories of Best Visual Effects, Editing, Soundtrack, Sound Mixing and Sound Editing.

Promotional image for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens / Source: Disney+

Decades after the fall of Darth Vader and his empire, a new threat arises: the First Order, which is in open war against the Resistance. Before being captured, Poe Dameron, one of the main pilots of the resistance, manages to send, through a robot, BB-8, the map of the location of Luke Skywalker. In an attempt to escape, BB-8 in the middle of a desert meets Ray, a young and lonely debris collector who tries to help him. Meanwhile, Poe receives unexpected help.

Watch right now Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, available on Disney Plus.

Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017) 4h543f

Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi official trailer / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | Metacritic: 84 | IMDB: 6.9

Original title: Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi is the direct continuation of The force awakens. The film was directed by Rian Johnson and raised about $1,333 billion at the worldwide box office. At the 2018 Oscars, he was nominated in the categories of Best Visual Effects, Soundtrack, Sound Editing and Sound Mixing.

Promotional image for Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi / Source: Disney+

After meeting Luke Skywalker, Rey wants to learn more about the Force from him. Meanwhile, the First Order, led by Kylo Ren and General Hux, plans an attack against the Resistance.

Watch right now Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, available on Disney Plus.

Star Wars Episode IX': The Rise of Skywalker (2019) 34563d

Star Wars Episode IX' official trailer: The Rise of Skywalker / Source: Star Wars via Youtube

Rotten Tomatoes: 52% | Metacritic: 53 | IMDB: 6.5

Original title: Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker

Star Wars Episode IX': The Rise of Skywalker is the last film in the chronological order of Star Wars. Directed by JJ Abrams, the feature came to bill $1,074 billion. In addition to closing the third trilogy of the Star Wars universe, the film was marked as a farewell for the actress. Carrie Fisher who ed away on December 27, 2016.

Star Wars Episode IX' promotional image: The Rise of Skywalker / Source: Disney+

With the return of Emperor Palpatine, the Resistance faces a battle that could change the fate of the entire galaxy. Meanwhile, Rey continues her training to become a full-fledged Jedi. However, she finds herself conflicted with her past and future, and fears for the answers she might get from Kylo Ren.

Watch right now Star Wars Episode IX': The Rise of Skywalker, available on Disney Plus.

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Text revised by Dacio Castelo Branco in 14 / 03 / 2023

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7 comments 321r6w
  1. Show complete content, as a fan of the saga the article was great, currently my favorite episode is episode 3 where Obi and Anakin fight on Mustafar.

  2. Good list, I would put boba fett in the middle of the Mandaloriam seasons, respecting the same order of the release of the series because the two complement each other.

    1. Exactly what I thought lol it should be positioned more or less between ep VI and VII, more or less at the same time as Mandalorian…

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