The original and sequel trilogies were filmed with anamorphic lenses. Mar 26, 2020 among the star wars fandom, the debate rages on. Jan 22, 2016 in under 3 minutes, follow the history of the releases of the star wars cinematic endeavors on a canon timeline is followed from the year 1977 to 2020. Now, with animated and liveaction spinoffs, the proper way to watch the star. How to watch the star wars movies in order techradar. How to watch all the star wars movies in order here are 7. The clone wars film, all animated series, and the ewoks tv movies are off the table. Star wars movies in order like many successful movies, star wars has since been turned into comics, books, and has had multiple trilogy series made out of it. What i learned from watching star wars in the wrong order.
This period of star wars storytelling also encompasses the 2008 animated feature star wars. Thats just one of the questions answered when i watched the original star wars films in the popular. The new jedi order, commonly abbreviated as the njo, is a multiauthor book series that was published by del rey between 1999 and 2003, consisting of nineteen novels, three ebook novellas, and three short stories. Mar 16, 2020 you can watch all the star wars movies in order, even earlier than anticipated, thanks to a surprise early release. How to watch all the star wars movies in order here are 7 options. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. Prequel series to star wars rogue one, following the adventures of cassian andor during the formative years of the rebellion. How to watch star wars if youve never seen it before vogue. Solo is the first chronological introduction we get into one of the series main protagonists. Theres technically no right way to watch all of the star wars films some. Millennium falcon cockpit star wars the empire strikes back. Star wars movie series in chronological order imdb. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom.
Our star wars timeline explains both the release and chronological. Order 66 is activated and the jedi order is destroyed. The star wars trilogy had the rare distinction of becoming more than just a series of movies, but a cultural phenomenon, a lifedefining event for its generation. How to watch the star wars movies in order toms guide. Return of the jedi 1983, forming the original star wars trilogy. The clone wars chronological episode order lucasfilm presents the official sequential order for the beloved animated series, including all 121 shows and the original feature film. Star wars was released on may 25, 1977, followed by the empire strikes back on may 21, 1980, and return of the jedi on may 25, 1983. The best viewing order for a star wars marathon star wars. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. This post is my take on how the entire saga needs to be watched. Caravan of courage, battle for endor, and revelations okay yes i know.
Twelve authors in total contributed to the series, which was a collaborative effort conceived by representatives of del rey, lucasfilm ltd. The star wars franchise has spawned multiple liveaction and animated films. Watching anakins descent into the dark side has some dramatic highlights, a few excellent lightsaber duels, and if nothing else, it has provided us with a plethora of memematerials. How to watch star wars movies in order star wars prequels. The franchise started with a film trilogy set in medias resbeginning in the middle. I know this is a long time after the original question, but in lieu of the recent blog post. The clone wars as well as the tv series of the same name, which is getting a. Between the original trilogy, the prequels, the sequels, the oneoffs and tv, theres a lot of star wars out there. Just found out that i was thinking of something completely different. How to watch star wars movies in order chronological to.
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 phenomenon. Disney also recently announced two upcoming tv series. Timothy zahn released a series of novels known as the thrawn trilogy and reinvigorated a somewhat dormant sector of pop culture. The only movies on this list that i have not seen are the holiday special, the ewok adventure a. Theres more to making the perfect star wars movie marathon than just collecting all of the movies. Vii and viii will be at the bottom of this list since this post will for the most part focus on the original and prequel trilogy films.
What is the best order to watch the star wars series. Then, follow up with episodes i, ii, and iii to get the main characters backstories. Further animated series began to be released in the 2000s, the first two of which focused on the clone wars. Before the start of the disney era, the savvy approach was rod hiltons machete order. Heres how to watch all of the star wars movies and tv shows in chronological. With the clone wars tv show crossing over into the events of revenge of the sith, here is a list of the jedi who survived order 66 in canon. Clone wars is part of the star wars prequel storyline, surrounding the fall of esteemed jedi anakin skywalker and his subsequent transformation into. The clone wars as well as the tv series of the same name, which is getting a final, 12episode season on. You can watch all the star wars movies in order, even earlier than. Im of an age where i saw the original trilogy in the theaters. The first live action star wars tv series has become a smash hit since its.
Here are plot summaries for the entire big screen star. The original trilogy were the first films of the star wars saga to be produced. How to watch the star wars films in chronological order. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. The star wars franchise has spawned multiple films and television series. Star wars order timeline 19772020 explained in 3 minutes. Ask george lucas what sequence you should watch the star wars films in and this is the answer youll get. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. On its surface, george lucass original 1977 film is a rollicking and humorous space fantasy that owes debts to more influences than one can count on two hands, but filmgoers became. After disneys acquisition of lucasfilm, only the latter was kept in the canon of continuity of the episodic star wars films. The mandalorian including the baby yoda the child animatronic.
You also need to decide when to watch each of them. Here is how to watch the franchise in chronological order. In under 3 minutes, follow the history of the releases of the star wars cinematic endeavors on a canon timeline is followed from the year 1977. The star wars trilogy is one of the famous series of book that created such a powerful pellicle as the star wars movies. 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. Since its original film date in 1977, star wars has formed a cult following of science fiction lovers from all walks of life. Nov 21, 2015 what i learned from watching star wars in the wrong order. Episodes iv, v, vii, and viii were filmed in panavision, while episode vi was filmed in joe dunton camera jdc scope. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. Original star wars comics were serialized in the marvel magazine pizzazz between 1977 and 1979.
Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. Feb 27, 2020 this period of star wars storytelling also encompasses the 2008 animated feature star wars. The franchise started with a film trilogy set in medias resbeginning in the middle of the storywhich was later expanded to a trilogy of trilogies. Even if you havent seen the original star wars film. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. Thinking i might check out the clone wars series but then i realized there are movies and now theres a new show. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. The best viewing order for a star wars marathon star. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom menace to. Disney also recently announced two upcoming tv series based on the existing characters in the star wars universe. Thats just one of the questions answered when i watched the. Films of the star wars series were mostly filmed with an aspect ratio of 2.
They primarily focus on the rebel alliance trying to free the galaxy from the clutches of the galactic empire, as well as luke skywalkers quest to become a jedi and. The new disney plus series the mandalorian ended its pilot episode with a surprising revelation that might confuse you if you dont know that the show takes place before the original star wars trilogy. But yes, the film is gorgeous with spectacular action and also giving us few new questions to ponder and wrack our brains till episode. What is the chronological order of the star wars movies. What i learned from watching star wars in the wrong order cnet. By watching the original trilogy first, followed by the prequel, you get to.
Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom menace to the rise. In the early 90s, star wars was having a renaissance. Star trek is an american sciencefiction television series created by gene roddenberry that follows the adventures of the starship uss enterprise ncc1701 and its crew. The logical approach is to view the movies in episodic order which is how cinemax plans to air it. The best order to watch the star wars movies and shows on. So, with so many new releases, animated series like the clone wars and star wars rebels plus the original trilogy and prequels to consider, what is the best order to rewatch the star wars movies. While still not quite on par with the original trilogy, this installment is generally agreed to be the best of the prequels. A new hope, the empire strikes back, return of the jedi, the. Most people didnt really appreciate the prequel saga, which is why loyal star wars fans suggest watching the. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd.
Solo a star wars story 2018 due for a may 25 release date 41 years exactly since the release of the original, episode iv, solo is the first chronological introduction we get into one of. The first, the mandalorian, premiered on november 12. In what order should the star wars movies be watched. Bear in mind, i am no big fan of the ongoing sequel trilogy, and i will let know here itself that ep. The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. Theres only one correct way to watch star wars movies, and its the order in which they were chronologically released. These movies had blown up the spellings and the films top years in a row and they were an incredible production of the late 70s. Not sure what the name is, rebels i think anywho, what is the best or the correct order to watch the animated star wars stuff. The setup for the longrunning clone wars animated series. Like many successful movies, star wars has since been turned into comics, books, and has had multiple trilogy series made out of it. We havent included the novels or comic books because if we did wed never. Our star wars timeline explains both the release and chronological orders of the movies.
Lucas hold that you should watch the series in numerical order. Sep 05, 2019 there are a lot of star wars films, and the order they were released in can be confusing. An ataglance, spoilerfree version of this guide is at the bottom, along with quick listings for the other orders chronological, theatrical, and machete. The original trilogy episodes iv vi the star wars trilogy had the rare distinction of becoming more than just a series of movies, but a cultural phenomenon, a lifedefining event for its generation. You can watch all the star wars movies in order, even earlier than anticipated, thanks to a surprise early release. Twelve authors in total contributed to the series, which was a. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. A complete timeline of every star wars movie and tv show. Original trilogy and the clone wars cg animated series remained. How to watch all the star wars movies in order here are. The rise of skywalker has released on digital, the 42. The 1977 installments were the first original star wars stories not directly adapted from the films to appear in print form, as they preceded those of the star wars comic series. If you want to watch the star wars series in the order it was released, start with episodes iv, v, and vi so youll understand the storys context and politics from the start.
Caravan of courage, as it turns out, is an ewok movie star wars droids will also never be on this particular list for the same reason why star wars rebels will never be on this list get off the interwebs. Among the star wars fandom, theres some contention regarding. Dec 21, 2019 theres more to making the perfect star wars movie marathon than just collecting all of the movies. We havent included the novels or comic books because if we did wed never finish. On its surface, george lucass original 1977 film is a rollicking and humorous space fantasy that owes debts to more influences than. Details are thin on this upcoming disney plus original show. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books.
If you want to watch them as they were originally released. The phantom menace, which includes a lot of jar jar binks, could put some viewers off watching the rest of the series. Here are plot summaries for the entire big screen star wars. Even if you havent seen the original star wars film which you have. The original series tos to distinguish the show within the media franchise that it began. Make sure to pay extra attention to keep the characters and plot straight. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker. The skywalker saga is over, and you might be wondering how to watch the star wars movies in order now that the rise of skywalker is out on home video.
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