A long time ago, in a distant, very distant galaxy … These words, which have become mythical, opened the door to the extraordinary universe of Star Wars. For almost 50 years, several generations of science fiction fans have been following Star War.
Star Wars is much more than a simple cinematographic saga today. It is a real cultural and timeless phenomenon that continues to influence popular culture even today.
Many films and series have emerged since the release of Star Wars, episode IV: a new hope in 1977. Yes, the first film released in the cinema is actually the fourth opus in the saga. We understand better why it is difficult to navigate when we want to discover Star Wars for the first time.
Even if the saga Skywalker Composed of nine films officially ended in 2019, Lucasfilm plans new films on the universe created by George Lucas. Without forgetting the television series produced by Disney+.
The Mandalorian, Andor, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan Kenobi… These series have all had resounding success on the streaming platform. So what should you start? Films? The series? In what order? Here is the chronological order of films and series, without major spoilers.
1. The Acolyte (Disney+series)
Released in 2024, this series takes place during the High Republic, 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The ghost threat. The Jedi Order is at its peak, but mysterious crimes are committed. A Jedi Master conducts the investigation.
2. Star Wars: Episode I – The ghost threat (film)
Released in 1999, this film marks the official start of the Skywalker saga. We get to know the main characters in the franchise, including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn. The film shows the events that led to the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire.
3. Star Wars: Episode II – The attack on clones (film)
Released in 2002, it takes place ten years after the events of The ghost threat. Anakin Skywalker became Padawan of Obi-Wan Kenobi. It is the very beginning of the war of the clones.
4. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (film and series)
This period of star war was represented both in film and animation series. The film was released in 2008 while the series was broadcast from 2008 to 2014. The very latest season arrived in 2020. We follow the adventures of Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and their clones. New characters are introduced.
5. Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of Sith (Film)
This film released in 2005 marks an important turning point in Star Wars. It is one of the darker in the Skywalker saga. We are witnessing the “birth” of Dark Vader and the end of the Republic.
6. Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Disney+series)
Broadcast in 2021, this animation series takes place after the end of the Clone War. We follow a group of experimental elite clones that face the Empire in full development.
7. Solo: A Star Wars Story (film)
Released in 2018, this film is dedicated to the character of Han Solo. We discover his youth, his meetings with Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian and the famous Millennium Falcon. The film shows the development of the best known smuggler in the galaxy.
8. Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+series)
The series broadcast in 2022 takes place 10 years after Revenge of the Sith and 9 years before A new hope. Obi-Wan Kenobi exiled to Tatooine must protect the young Luke Skywalker and face his past.
9. Andor (Disney+series)
The first season broadcast in 2022 explores the origins of Cassian Andor, a character that we will then find in the film Snape One. It shows its commitment more precisely in the rebellion against the Empire.
10. Star Wars: Rebels (series)
This animation series broadcast from 2014 to 2018 takes place a few years before the events of theEpisode IV – New hope. We follow a group of rebels who fight against the Empire. New characters are introduced. These are the beginnings of the rebellion.
11. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (film)
Released in 2016, this film explores the adventures of rebels whose mission is to steal the plans of the Death Star. It takes place just before theEpisode IV – New hope.
12. Star Wars: Episode IV – A new hope (film)
This is the first film in the franchise released in 1977. He presents the best known characters: Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Dark Vader. We are witnessing the first battle of the Death Star.
13. Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Counter -attack (Film)
Released in 1980, this film is one of the favorites of fans of the saga. Some even consider it to be the best, especially because it reveals key elements of the main plot. One of the most cult replicas of pop culture is in this film.
14. Star Wars: Episode VI – The return of the Jedi (film)
This is the latest film in the original trilogy started by theEpisode IV – New hope. It presents the fall of the Empire as well as the redemption of Dark Vader.
15. The Mandalorian (Disney+series)
Broadcast since 2019, the series takes place after the fall of the Empire. We follow a Mandalorian bonuse hunter. This series was a huge success, especially thanks to the introduction of new characters like the adorable growls, also called baby Yoda.
16. Boba Fett's book (Disney+series)
This series broadcast since 2023 focuses on the Boba Fett bonuse hunter. She makes us discover her motivations and her past.
17. Ahsoka (Disney+series)
Broadcast since 2023, this series derived from The Mandalorian follows the adventures of Ahsoka Tano, a former apprentice Jedi.
18. Star Wars: Episode VII – The Réveil de la Force (film)
This film released in 2015 is the first in the new trilogy. It takes place 30 years later The return of the Jedi. New characters like Kylo Ren, Rey and Finn are introduced.
19. Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (Film)
The fate of the galaxy is in the hands of the last Jedi in this film released in 2017. The rebels try to convince Luke Skywalker to join the rebellion to train Rey.
20. Star Wars: Episode IX – The ascent of Skywalker (film)
L'Ascension of Skywalker marks the end of the saga Skywalker. Released in 2019, this film shows the final confrontation between Rey and Kylo Ren. Key elements of the intrigue are also revealed, but this film has not managed to convince all Fans of Star Wars.
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