The star wars timeline tracks the canonical stories and events of the star wars universe. Sep 19, 2019 rian johnson, director of the last jedi and leader of one of two multipicture star wars film projects in the works, recently weighed in on how his movie timeline is shaping up, and it sounds as though a johnsondirected trilogy could still be at least in the eyes of eager fans far, far away. Feb 08, 2020 the animated star wars the clone wars series fills in the gap between episodes 2 and 3, and introduces new characters like ahsoka, but also brings in familiar faces like anakin skywalker, obiwan. Rian johnson, director of the last jedi and leader of one of two multipicture star wars film projects in the works, recently weighed in on how his movie timeline is shaping up. Aug 22, 2018 i love history, so while the psychological basis of star wars is mythological, the political and social bases are historical, lucas told the boston globe in a 2005 interview. From lucasfilm comes the first of the star wars standalone films, rogue one. Datapad mentions that wazellman was 69 years old at the time of star wars. Heres the only clone wars season 16 recap you need to. Dec 15, 2015 new timeline approved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games began appearing last fall, as well as seven adult books touching on everything from the prequel films dark disciple to the. Star wars is a key part of disney plus, and every movie will be streaming on the service by the end of 2020, including episode 9. The phantom menace widely regarded as the turkey of the star wars films, if im not wrong. Prior to the debut of lucas animations clone wars film, or more specifically the adaptations released on july 26th, 2008, the clone wars era timeline looked very different. Well i was 1 year old in 1999, so safe to say i didnt really know what was going on but by the time episode 3 was rolling out, i was much more into star wars. A queens diary pages 28end dk readers star wars junior scholastic droid to the rescue general jar jar gungan trouble.
The result is a few odd turns for the sake of plot. Even if you can make the kessel run in less than 12 parsecs, youll still likely need this handy primer on the basic chronology of the star wars saga now that rogue one is about to hit theaters. The star wars film series, which developed into a trilogy of trilogies and which has been rebranded as the skywalker saga, was released beginning with the original trilogy episodes iv, v and vi, 19771983, followed by the prequel trilogy episodes i, ii and iii, 19992005 and the sequel trilogy episodes vii, viii and ix, 20152019. Insider will add those movies and other star wars projects to our timeline once new information is revealed. I will be building the links to the more detail pages. Star wars movie series in chronological order by countronin created 30 may 2017 updated 6 months ago public i averaged the ratings of the titles that are actually out. The timeline moves in chronological order from early events to later events. The star wars expanded universe timeline posts facebook. In the star wars timeline, rebels takes place 14 years after star wars. The opening episode of the mandalorian ends on a surprising cliffhanger. What is the correct order to watch the star wars movies. Original clone wars timeline the star wars expanded.
Galaxys edge, which is dated to 34 aby by a timeline shown at d23 2019, placing wazellmans birth year at circa 35 bby. All events are listed in logical chronological order according to canonical sources. This is a timeline of galactic historya chronological record of important. If so, you actually might be better off watching them in this order.
The phantom menace mass market paperback february 29, 2000. I am a jedi i am a droid i am a pilot i am a queen. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker. The story behind the 1999 launch of lego star wars feature. The timeline follows exactly where rogue one left off, but in some ways this is really where star wars begins. The clone wars, set between the films attack of the clones and revenge of the sith, added new elements to the star wars universe like nothing else that had come before it. The understanding had been that anakin remained obiwans padawan until the third year of the war 20 bby at which point he was knighted. Lucasfilm presents the official sequential order for the beloved animated series, including all 121 shows and the original feature film. Feb 21, 2020 the seventh and final season of star wars. Tokyopop star wars episode i storybooks random house watch out, jar jar. Ct1509 was a clone trooper who originally was born in 32 bby on the watery world of kamino, cloned from the template of the. Here are plot summaries for the entire big screen star wars.
The star wars expanded universe timeline is a comprehensive chronology of every star wars story from 1977 to today, including exclusive. The animated star wars the clone wars series fills in the gap between episodes 2 and 3, and introduces new characters like ahsoka, but also brings in familiar faces like anakin. The rise of skywalker left us with a lot of unanswered questions and a long list of plot holes, but the movies visual dictionary finally sheds some light on those and. It starts six months before the force awakens, before crossing. The star wars watching experience gets to start with the film that does the best job of establishing the star wars universe, episode iv, and it ends with the most satisfying. Her important role in leading the rebellion against the galactic empire is unforgettable to any star wars fans. Contains major spoilers for the star wars movies and television shows. Well, here we have the novelisation of star wars episode 1.
Episode vi return of the jedi 1983 theres a lot to wrap up in the concluding chapter of the original trilogy. The clone wars begins today, and like mando, its airing weekly with 12 episodes in total. In contrast to the charismatic performances of the original trilogy, the phantom menace moview seemed lumbered by rather stilted acting as the cast struggled in a greenscreen, subordinate to. Watch star wars in the best order to avoid spoilers.
The unit of measurement used in reference to time is the galactic calendar, of which is based on the battle of yavin serving as the intermediate whereupon time before the pivotal moment is denoted as bby abbreviation of before the battle of yavin, whilst dates following which are. I love history, so while the psychological basis of star wars is mythological, the political and social bases are historical, lucas told the boston globe in a 2005 interview. If any series probably needs a refresher recap before. An alternate, fan created viewing of the star wars saga known as the machete order, which follows the story from a thematic pov rather than chronologicalrelease date is as follows.
Return of the jedi han solo is still frozen in carbonite but has been brought to jabba the hut, a. Revenge of the sith, and concurrently with the star wars. The clone wars chronological episode order, including all 121 episodes and the feature film. The machete order, introduced by rod hilton in 2011 and muchdiscussed in fan circles since, suggests a viewing order with no episode i. Following the introduction of the hot toys luke skywalker 16th scale collectible. A game chronicling the exploits of obiwan kenobi before and during the events of star wars. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. Ct1509 would eventually be assigned to commander tacks regiment. Here is the end of 2019 complete star wars canon timeline.
I will be building the links to the more detail pages of the timeline but it may take some time wow. This is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. Star wars timeline gold star wars datapad swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. Thanks to the tv shows and spinoffs, its not as simple as following the star wars episode order. In my timeline which has a very similar setup to yours actually i have it placed before the first episode of star wars resistance, and after the poe dameron comics. The trooper would receive basic training and eventually graduate. It gathers all events into one chronological continuity. Return of the jedi han solo is still frozen in carbonite but has been brought to jabba the hut, a gangster on tattooine. The beloved animated series took us to strange new worlds, added depth to classic characters.
The galactic empire is expanding and the few remaining jedi knights are being eliminated. Revenge of the sith and five years before star wars episode iv. One thing i noticed is i believe that force collector comes after the c3po phantom limb comic, as karr finds 3pos lost arm. A complete timeline of every star wars movie and tv show. Ok, so here is the ataglance, spoilerfree version of the order above. Running for two seasons, star wars resistance is a tricky one to place in the timeline as it takes place across the sequel trilogy. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the death star, the empires ultimate weapon of destruction. The clone wars added new elements to the star wars galaxy like nothing else that had come before it. I think its in dok ondars shop, and they make reference to how it. Here are plot summaries for the entire big screen star. Dec 26, 2015 well have to wait until the sequel trilogy is complete before we can calculate whether the forceskywalker method shows that the best way to watch star wars episodes 1 6 is still release order. Well have to wait until the sequel trilogy is complete before we can calculate whether the forceskywalker method shows that the best way to watch star wars episodes 1 6.
Star wars trilogy a new hope the empire strikes back return of the jedi widescreen edition with bonus disc 4. The hugely complicated star wars timeline from all the canon movies, tv shows, comics, and novels explained. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a. Rian johnson chimes in on star wars trilogy timeline. Feb 17, 2017 the star wars watching experience gets to start with the film that does the best job of establishing the star wars universe, episode iv, and it ends with the most satisfying ending, episode vi. The story behind the 1999 launch of lego star wars. Star wars trilogy a new hope the empire strikes back return of the jedi widescreen edition with bonus disc. This is a timeline of galactic historya chronological record of important events relevant to the galaxy.
Here is the alternate timeline ready to grow 5 years anh star wars. Episode ii attack of the clones 2002 ten years after defeating darth maul ray park to avenge the slain quigon jinn at the conclusion of star wars. Ct1509 was a clone trooper who originally was born in 32 bby on the watery world of kamino, cloned from the template of the bounty hunter jango fett. New timelineapproved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games began appearing last fall, as well as seven adult books touching on everything from the prequel films. Adventures is a novel series by darthjaciuss, boomdodger, and thorun ordo taking place between the events of star wars episode ii.
Well i was 1 year old in 1999, so safe to say i didnt really know what was going on but by the time episode 3 was rolling out, i was much more. They were produced nonchronologically, with episodes ivvi the original trilogy being released between 1977 and 1983, episodes iiii the prequel trilogy being released between 1999 and 2005, and episodes viiix the sequel trilogy, being released between. Look, anyone who starts with episode i will be so bored so fast that theyll have no frigging idea what anyone saw in star wars. Yes, the star wars timeline is complicated, but, ahead of the rise of skywalker. Even if you can make the kessel run in less than 12 parsecs, youll still likely need this handy primer on the basic chronology of the star wars saga now that rogue one is about to hit. How to watch the star wars movies in order techradar. The machete order, introduced by rod hilton in 2011 and muchdiscussed in fan circles since, suggests a viewing order with no episode i whatsoever, keeping. The star wars film series centers around three sets of trilogies, which are collectively referred to as the skywalker saga. A new hope 1977 the empire strikes back 1980 attack of the clones 2002 revenge of the sith 2005 return of the jedi 1983 reasons for this order. After the initial high wore off, people began wondering what georges. Star wars movie series in chronological order imdb. Ahsokas unique connection to the clones and to the force is the shows thesis 4 star wars. The origins of george lucas skywalker saga before it was even collectively referred as. Amanda moody, clint bajakian, gregg berger, grey griffin.
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