Here’s your guide to one of cinema’s most iconic (and complex) franchises.
Abrams to follow in his footsteps.
In 1977, he plopped viewers into the middle of his story.
Star Wars movies through the years.Credit:Lucasfilm / courtesy Everett (3)
In between, wars, missions, and origin stories have gotten their own big-screen showcases on the timeline.
Heres how to watch theStar Warsmovies in chronological order, fromThe Phantom MenacetoThe Rise of Skywalker.
Although it mostlyunfolded on TV, the popular series actually began with this animated feature.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.Lucasfilm Ltd.
What comes between the two friendly rivals?
Why, its the Millennium Falcon, which becomes the ultimate poker chip.
The films fatalistic yet revolutionary spirit carries over to its acclaimed sister series,Andor.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones.Lucasfilm
Contemporaneous news footage shows fans waiting in line for hours to watch the movie over and over.
What were they so eagerly clamoring to see?
This all builds, of course, to the plot twist of the century.
The Clone Wars.Lucasfilm Ltd.
Return of the Jediis a grand romance, a swashbuckling adventure, and a redemptive family drama.
Their dance will shape the remainder of the franchise.
Plus: Babu Frick.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.Lucasfilm
Where to watchStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Disney+
TheStar Warsmovies in order by release date:
Solo: A Star Wars Story.Jonathan Olley/ Lucasfilm Ltd.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.Jonathan Olley/ Lucasfilm Ltd.
Star Wars: A New Hope Episode IV.Lucasfilm
Dave Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, and Jeremy Bulloch in ‘Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back’.Everett Collection
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.Lucasfilm Ltd.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens.David James/Lucasfilm Ltd.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi.John Wilson/Lucasfilm Ltd.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.© 2019 Lucasfilm Ltd.
