“Star Wars”: in which order to watch the franchise’s films and series?

Fans from all over the world celebrate, this Saturday (4), the Star Wars Day date established for celebrate the universe of films and series from the famous fictional universe of pop culture.

The first production of “Star Wars”, “Episode IV – A New Hope” was launched in 1977. Over more than 40 years, the franchise has expanded into more than 10 films and series and continues to grow, always announcing new works.

This Saturday, it arrives in the catalog of Disney+ streaming service the newest production in the saga. Titled “Star Wars: Stories of the Empire” it is part of the “Stories” series and follows the style of “Star Wars: Stories of the Jedi” launched in 2022.

To enjoy Star Wars Day in the best style, it might be a great idea to check out the available films and series from the saga. The order of “Star Wars” release dates does not coincide with the chronological order of the saga. Because of this, it can be a little difficult to know where to start.

With that in mind, the CNN separated the list of films and series both in their release order and chronological order, in order to show the best choice. Check out!

In which order to watch the Star Wars films?

Release order of “Star Wars” films

Some fans of the saga argue starting precisely in the order in which “Star Wars” was released. The justification is that this way, you can follow the experience that franchise lovers have had since the beginning, and not miss important “surprises”, which may be revealed ahead of time.

For example, by choosing the release order, you discover the biggest revelation of the saga in Episode V, in the most bombastic way possible, and then understand the context through what is reported in the first chapters.

Check out the “Star Wars” films in order of release:

1. “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” (1977);
2. “Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980);
3. “Episode VI: Return of the Jedi” (1983);
4. “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” (1999);
5. “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones” (2002);
6. “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” (2005);
7. “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” (2015);
8. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016);
9. “Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi” (2017);
10. “Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018);
11. “Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019).

Chronological order of “Star Wars” films

For those who already know about the biggest surprises in the saga, or just want to start from the beginning, a good choice would be the chronological order of the films.

Check out the “Star Wars” films in chronological order:

1. “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” (1999);
2. “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones” (2002);
3. “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” (2005);
4. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016);
5. “Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018);
6. “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” (1977);
7. “Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980);
8. “Episode VI: Return of the Jedi” (1983);
9. “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” (2015);
10. “Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi” (2017);
11. “Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019).

In which order to watch the Star Wars series?

The “Star Wars” series were launched in 2008, after the sixth film in the franchise. If you want to go beyond the films and include the newest productions already on your list, you can also choose either the order of release or chronological order, as these also fit between the stories of the features.

Release order of “Star Wars” films and series

1. “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” (1977);
2. “Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980);
3. “Episode VI: Return of the Jedi” (1983);
4. “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” (1999);
5. “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones” (2002);
6. “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” (2005);
7. “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” | Animated series (2008)
8. “Star Wars Rebels” | Animated series (2014)
9. “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” (2015);
10. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016);
11. “Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi” (2017);
12. “Star Wars: The Resistance” | Animated series (2018);
13. “Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018);
14. “Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019);
15. “The Mandalorian” | Series (2019)
16. “The Bad Batch” | Series (2021)
17. “The Book of Boba Fett” | Series (2021)
18. “Ahsoka” | Series (2022)
19. “Obi-Wan Kenobi” | Series (2022)

Chronological order of “Star Wars” films and series

1. “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” (1999);
2. “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones” (2002);
3. “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” | Animated series (2008);
4. “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” (2005);
5. “Ahsoka” | Series (2022)
6. “The Bad Batch” | Series (2021)
7. “Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018);
8. “Obi-Wan Kenobi” | Series (2022)
9. “Star Wars Rebels” | Animated series (2014)
10. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016);
11. “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” (1977);
12. “Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980);
13. “Episode VI: Return of the Jedi” (1983);
14. “The Mandalorian” | Series (2019)
15. “The Book of Boba Fett” | Series (2021)
16. “Star Wars: The Resistance” | Animated series (2018);
17. “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” (2015);
18. “Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi” (2017);
19. “Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019).

Where to watch “Star Wars” films and series?

The “Star Wars” films and series are available on Disney+.