Star Wars Movies in Order
How to watch the Skywalker Saga and anthology films in release, episodic, and Machete order.
George Lucas's space opera spans decades of storytelling across a galaxy far, far away. With the original trilogy, prequels, sequels, and standalone stories like Rogue One, choosing a watch order shapes how the central revelations of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader land.
The 1977 cultural phenomenon that introduced the Force and Death Star.
Widely considered the saga peak; the iconic Vader revelation.
Redemption of Anakin Skywalker and defeat of the Emperor.
Anakin discovered on Tatooine; Duel of the Fates.
Clone Wars ignite across the Republic.
Order 66 executed; Anakin falls to the Dark Side.
Rey, Finn, and Kylo Ren enter the galactic struggle.
The dangerous heist of the Death Star plans.
Luke Skywalker's exile on Ahch-To.
Han Solo's youth and Kessel Run.
The conclusion of the nine-film Skywalker Saga.
Canon Status & Continuity Notes
Lucasfilm canon is split into two categories: Disney Canon (films, Clone Wars, post-2014 books and series) and 'Legends' (pre-2014 expanded universe novels, comics, and video games).
Upcoming Confirmed Releases
The Mandalorian & Grogu (Theatrical May 22, 2026), New Jedi Order (Rey film in development).
Frequently Asked Questions
Timeline Verification & Research Standards
Timeline chronology, release slates, and canonical designations cross-referenced against official studio production archives, copyright filings, and creator interviews.