It’s never too late to dive into the iconic Star Wars universe! Whether you’re a new fan or looking to re-experience the saga, this guide offers a complete chronological breakdown of the entire Star Wars timeline.
While several new live-action Star Wars movies are in development, the next exciting addition to the Disney-owned franchise is the TV series Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, arriving on Star Wars Day. Be sure to check out our list of all upcoming Star Wars TV shows and movies for more details.
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- How to watch in chronological order
- How to watch by release date
But what about all the Star Wars content you can enjoy right now? How do you watch it in the intended order? Fear not! We’ve compiled a list of all current Star Wars movies and shows, arranged both chronologically and by release date. And it’s easier than ever, with all these titles available to stream with a Disney+ subscription.
This list will be continuously updated as more movies and shows are released.
Star Wars Movies and Shows in Chronological Order
1. The Acolyte (Series, 2024)
Chronologically, The Acolyte is the earliest part of the Star Wars timeline available. Set at the end of the High Republic era, long before the Skywalker Saga begins, this Disney+ series follows a young former Jedi named Osha (Amandla Stenberg) who partners with her old Master, Sol (Lee Jung-jae), to investigate a Jedi’s murder. The series received generally mixed reviews, earning a 6/10 in its season 1 review.
2. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (Movie, 1999)
Released in 1999 and starring Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, and Natalie Portman, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace explored events long before the original trilogy, making it the chronological starting point. It introduced a young Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd) who was destined to bring balance to the Force. Though not a critical hit initially (sitting at 51% on Rotten Tomatoes), it has since gained a much more positive reception, as even Ewan McGregor noted during interviews for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
3. Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (Movie, 2002)
The second installment of the prequel trilogy, released just a few years after its predecessor in 2002, is the next stop in a chronological watch. Taking place ten years after Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, it centers on an older Anakin (now played by Hayden Christensen) and Obi-Wan (Ewan McGregor again) as they uncover new and terrifying threats in the galaxy, which eventually leads up to the Clone Wars.
4. Star Wars: Clone Wars (Animated Series, 2003-2005)
Clone Wars is a 2D animated series that aired on Cartoon Network from 2003-2005, exploring events during the titular wars. This makes it the perfect story to slot in between Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Anakin and Obi-Wan returned as characters, voiced by Mat Lucas and James Arnold Taylor, respectively. Even though this series concluded in 2005, the Clone Wars stories continued with a movie and a new series in 2008.
5. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Movie, 2008)
Before the newer Clone Wars series, a computer-animated film of the same name was released two months prior to kick things off. It serves as a pilot episode for the show, taking place shortly after Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. James Arnold Taylor reprised his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi, while Matt Lanter replaced Mat Lucas as Anakin and Ashley Eckstein debuted as Ahsoka Tano. All three would continue their roles in the subsequent series.
6. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Animated Series, 2008-2020)
Two months after the 2008 computer-animated film, Star Wars: The Clone Wars series premiered on Cartoon Network. It spans the three years between Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, continuing the narrative from the 2003 Clone Wars series. It featured several familiar faces and returning voice actors (like those from the film mentioned above). All events within this series ultimately lead to the prequel trilogy’s grand finale: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
7. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (Movie, 2005)
The third and final installment in the prequel trilogy, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, was released in 2005. Following the thrilling events of The Clone Wars, this film takes place three years after Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and depicts a major transformation in Anakin, bringing the prequel trilogy of the Skywalker Saga to a close. While Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope begins a new chapter of that Saga, many stories are still to be explored in the interim of this galaxy far, far away.
8. Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Animated Series, 2021-2024)
Star Wars: The Bad Batch serves as a sequel to The Clone Wars series and is set in the aftermath of those wars. It follows an elite group of clone troopers, known as Clone Force 99, and their mercenary missions post-Clone Wars. Its second season ran until March 29th, making it a perfect time to catch up in your chronological watch.
9. Solo: A Star Wars Story (Movie, 2018)
In the era before the original Skywalker Saga trilogy, this film details the origin of one of its most important characters: Han Solo. Solo: A Star Wars Story is set 10 years before the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, starring Alden Ehrenreich as the titular smuggler, as he and Chewbacca embark on an adventurous heist. Han isn’t the only character whose backstory is explored before the original trilogy, though.
10. Obi-Wan Kenobi (Series, 2022)
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a mini-series released in 2022, following the titular Jedi 10 years after the events of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, with Ewan McGregor reprising his role. Though originally planned as a limited series, the door remains open for another season if fans desire, according to Lucasfilm. And, for a quicker binge, a fan-edited full-length movie version combining all six episodes is also available!
11. Star Wars Rebels (Animated Series, 2014-2018)
Also set a little over 10 years after Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, and five years before Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Rebels is an animated series that chronicles the small beginnings of the Rebellion in a galaxy far, far away. It ran for four seasons with 75 total episodes, offering plenty to keep you occupied as you follow the stories of the Rebellion’s rise.
12. Star Wars: Andor (Series, 2022-2025)
Similar to Star Wars Rebels and also taking place five years before Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars: Andor follows the formation of the Rebel Alliance, with Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) leading the series. The first season featured 12 exhilarating episodes, and the second and final season was released earlier this year. The building of this Rebellion eventually leads to…
13. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Movie, 2016)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is set just before the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope and follows a group of Rebels, including Cassian, as they conspire to steal the plans for the Death Star. This film was the first of the standalone Star Wars spin-offs and featured a stellar cast alongside Luna, including Felicity Jones, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, and many more.
14. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Movie, 1977)
And all these events finally lead us into the trilogy that started it all, and the next chronological chapter of the Skywalker Saga. Released in 1977, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope centered on Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) as he begins Jedi training under Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness) and embarks on a journey to rescue Rebel Alliance leader Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) with the help of smuggler Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew). It’s an incredible classic that began this whole journey, and chronologically, it places you right in the middle of your Star Wars experience.
15. Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (Movie, 1980)
Star Wars returned bigger and better with Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Set three years after its predecessor, this film follows our favorite Rebels as they continue their fight against Imperial forces, and as Luke begins training with Yoda. It also sees Darth Vader reaching out to Luke in an attempt to lure him to the Dark Side. It’s a dramatic, action-packed installment sure to keep you invested as you move into the final film of the original trilogy.
16. Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (Movie, 1983)
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi brings the original trilogy’s Skywalker Saga to a close. Set one year after the events of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, this story centers on the Rebel fleet as they aim to dismantle the newly-rebuilt Death Star. It’s a climactic finale that also features Luke confronting Darth Vader once more, tying up remaining loose ends as the Rebels launch their final assault. It’s a film that leaves the fate of the galaxy in new hands, open for new stories.
17. Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Series, 2019-Present)
In the period between the fall of the Empire and the rise of the First Order, many stories unfold – and one of the most exciting comes from Star Wars: The Mandalorian. This space western series on Disney+ instantly won over fans with its thrilling tale of bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his adventures with young Grogu.
Season 3 is set after the events in The Book of Boba Fett (listed below) – and the series shows no signs of slowing down. Mando isn’t the only bounty hunter story to explore in a chronological watch of Star Wars, though.
18. The Book of Boba Fett (Series, 2021)
A familiar name to many Star Wars fans, Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison, who also appeared in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones as Jango Fett and re-recorded lines for Boba in the DVD re-release of the original trilogy) is another bounty hunter roaming the galaxy. Serving as a spin-off of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, and set around the same period, The Book of Boba Fett follows the titular character as he leaves his bounty hunting life behind to take over the territory formerly controlled by Jabba the Hutt. It currently has one season with seven episodes, each nearly an hour long.
19. Star Wars: Ahsoka (Series, 2023)
Ahsoka centers on the titular former Jedi Knight as she investigates an emerging threat to the galaxy. For those curious about its timeline placement, we have some potential answers. In an interview, Sabine Wren’s actress Natasha Liu Bordizzo stated that, “Ahsoka runs along the same timeline as The Mandalorian season 3, and the shows are all connected. There’s just so many parallels.” In its 7/10 review of the first two episodes, IGN noted: “Dave Filoni’s new Disney+ series Ahsoka has plenty of action but still gets off to a slow start by getting viewers up to speed with the events of Star Wars Rebels.”
It was recently announced that an Ahsoka season 2 is officially in development.
20. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (Series, 2024)
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew “is set concurrently with The Mandalorian and Ahsoka,” according to Empire Magazine. This Goonies-inspired series follows a group of ordinary suburban kids from the planet At Attin who find themselves embroiled in a space-pirate adventure. Jude Law stars as Jod Na Nawood.
21. Star Wars: Resistance (Animated Series, 2018-2019)
From the ashes of the Empire rises a new galactic threat: The First Order. This emergence is first explored in Star Wars: Resistance, an animated series that premiered on Disney Channel and Disney XD. It follows a young pilot named Kazuda (or Kaz) Xiono, who is recruited by the Resistance (specifically Poe Dameron, voiced by Oscar Isaac) to spy on the First Order. It takes place just before the events of the sequel trilogy, laying the groundwork for the next chapter of the Skywalker Saga.
22. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (Movie, 2015)
The sequel trilogy kicked off with Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, introducing a brand new band of Rebels. At the center of these films was Rey (Daisy Ridley), who teams up with ex-Stormtrooper Finn (John Boyega), Resistance pilot Poe (Oscar Isaac), and our beloved smuggler Han Solo (Harrison Ford once again). They work with the Resistance (led by Carrie Fisher’s General Leia Organa) to track down Luke Skywalker (also Mark Hamill again) and defeat the First Order, with Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) as the main antagonist. It’s a reunion of old and new that launched the sequel trilogy with a bang.
23. Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (Movie, 2017)
The search for Luke Skywalker leads directly into Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. Kicking off immediately after The Force Awakens, this story follows Rey as she seeks Luke’s help. Given the First Order’s relentless pursuits, the Resistance could certainly use it, but she’s not the only one seeking an advantage. Finn receives aid from a mechanic named Rose Tico (Kelly Marie Tran), and together they work to help Resistance members escape the First Order. This film also served as a farewell to Carrie Fisher and was lovingly dedicated to her at the end.
24. Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (Movie, 2019)
The final installment of the sequel trilogy, and the grand finale of the Skywalker Saga, sees our crew of Resistance fighters make their final stand against Kylo Ren and the First Order. However, the First Order isn’t operating alone, as Emperor Palpatine makes his return to aid them. Unfortunately, this film wasn’t a massive critical success. Our own reviewer called it “a film engineered to hit the viewer on multiple levels while struggling to settle 42 years’ worth of story elements,” but noted that it’s “if nothing else, a tribute to [the Skywalker Saga’s] legacy.”
25. Star Wars: Visions (Anime Series, 2021)
With the Skywalker Saga complete, it’s time to explore new stories in this galaxy far, far away, and that’s exactly what Star Wars: Visions offers. This series is a collection of animated short films produced by some of the best Japanese anime studios. For each episode, creators were given complete freedom to tell a story of their choosing outside of the usual canon, with their own unique visual style. It currently has two volumes available to stream on Disney+, with Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 added this year.
Star Wars Movies and Shows by Release Date
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Movie, 1977)
- Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (Movie, 1980)
- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (Movie, 1983)
- Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (Movie, 1999)
- Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (Movie, 2002)
- Star Wars: Clone Wars (Animated Series, 2003-2005)
- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (Movie, 2005)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Movie, 2008)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Animated Series, 2008-2020)
- Star Wars Rebels (Animated Series, 2014-2018)
- Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (Movie, 2015)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Movie, 2016)
- Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (Movie, 2017)
- Star Wars: Resistance (Animated Series, 2018-2019)
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (Movie, 2018)
- Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (Movie, 2019)
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Series, 2019-Present)
- Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Animated Series, 2021-Present)
- Star Wars: Visions (Anime Series, 2021)
- The Book of Boba Fett (Series, 2021)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (Series, 2022)
- Star Wars: Andor (Series, 2022-2025)
- Young Jedi Adventures (Animated Series, Spring 2023)
- Star Wars: Ahsoka (Series, 2023)
- Star Wars: The Acolyte (Series, 2024)
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (Series, 2024)
Upcoming Star Wars Movies and Shows
A third season of Star Wars: Visions is set to hit Disney+ in October. The only other upcoming Star Wars project with a confirmed release date or window is Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian & Grogu (May 22, 2026).
The longer list of undated projects in development includes Taika Waititi’s Star Wars movie (seemingly on an indefinite hold), James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi movie, Dave Filoni’s Mando-Verse New Republic movie, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s New Jedi Order movie with Daisy Ridley, Simon Kinberg’s new Star Wars trilogy, Shawn Levy/Ryan Gosling’s Star Wars movie, and Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2.
You can check out our full list of upcoming Star Wars movies and TV series for more details.
David Griffin is the Senior Editor, Features and Content Partnerships for IGN.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.