How to Watch All the Star Wars Movies and TV Shows in Order
May 2, 2023
From its groundbreaking special effects to its epic storytelling, George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise has captured the imaginations of fans young and old for over 40 years, completely changing cinema forever.
But with so many Star Wars movies and TV shows, it can be daunting to figure out where to start. Fear not, young padawans! In this post, we’ll guide you through the best order to watch all the Star Wars movies and TV shows according to canon. Soon enough, you’ll be a Jedi Master.
With a total movie runtime of over 25 hours (350+ hours if you include the TV shows and animated series), you might want to grab some blue milk and settle in for the long haul.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Star Wars in order on Disney+.
Is Star Wars on Hulu?
Starting at only $9.99/month, Hulu subscribers can upgrade to the Disney Bundle and gain access to the entire Star Wars franchise on Disney+, including all 11 films, spin-offs, and series.
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How to Watch Star Wars in Order
New to Star Wars? Watch by Release Date Order
Are you new to the franchise and want to know what order to watch Star Wars in? While there are many options and opinions, we believe the best way to experience the galaxy for the first time is by original release date. This order prevents confusion and spoilers, plus you get to experience the franchise the way it was originally created.
Star Wars Movies by Release Date:
- Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
- Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
- Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
- Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)
- Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
- Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
- Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017)
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
- Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Star Wars Movies and Shows by Release Date:
- Episode IV: A New Hope
- Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
- Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
- Episode I: The Phantom Menace
- Episode II: Attack of the Clones
- Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
- Star Wars Rebels (2014)
- Episode VII: The Force Awakens
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
- Star Wars: Resistance (2018)
- Solo: A Star Wars Story
- Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
- The Mandalorian (2019)
- The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
- Andor (2022)
- The Bad Batch (2021)
Established Star Wars Fan: Watch by Timeline Order
Are you already well-versed in everything Star Wars? Try watching the franchise in chronological order according to the official canon for a brand-new story-telling experience.
Star Wars Movies in Timeline Order:
- Episode I: The Phantom Menace
- Episode II: Attack of the Clones
- Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
- Solo: A Star Wars Story
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Episode IV: A New Hope
- Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
- Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
- Episode VII: The Force Awakens
- Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
- Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars Movies and Shows in Timeline Order:
- Episode I: The Phantom Menace
- Episode II: Attack of the Clones
- The Clone Wars (TV show and movie)
- Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
- Bad Batch
- Solo: A Star Wars Story
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Star Wars Rebels
- Andor
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Episode IV: A New Hope
- Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
- Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
- The Mandalorian
- The Book of Boba Fett
- Star Wars Resistance
- Episode VII: The Force Awakens
- Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
- Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
How Many Star Wars Movies Are There?
There are currently 12 movies in the Star Wars-verse (and eight TV series).
Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
Are you confused as to why the first ever Star Wars movie starts at Episode 4? If you’re new to the Star Wars saga, you may not know that the first movie wasn’t always titled Episode IV: A New Hope.
Dubbed simply Star Wars at the time of its release, the sci-fi action movie was originally intended to be a stand-alone film. It got an updated moniker when creator George Lucas decided to make the initial Star Wars film a trilogy (which later expanded to one of the biggest film and TV franchises of all time).
Now a middle chapter of the story, Episode IV: A New Hope centers around a young hero named Luke Skywalker. He teams up with the quick-witted smuggler Han Solo and the wise Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi to rescue Princess Leia and defeat the evil Empire.
Watch: Episode IV: A New Hope*
*Episode IV: A New Hope is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is the second movie in the original Star Wars trilogy and a beloved fan-favorite. It continues the story of Luke Skywalker, who trains with Jedi Master Yoda to become a powerful warrior against the evil Empire led by Sith Lord, Darth Vader.
Watch: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back*
*Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
The story of Luke Skywalker continues as he completes his Jedi training to rescue Han Solo from the slug-like crime lord, Jabba the Hutt. As with all Star Wars movies, this third installment is packed with epic space battles and heartwarming moments.
Watch: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi*
*Episode VI: Return of the Jedi is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
After the original Star Wars trilogy concluded, George Lucas was ready to tell the story of how it all began. Alas, The Phantom Menace was born. The first of three original prequel stories, this film is set decades before the events of the original Star Wars. Episode I follows young Anakin Skywalker, who learns he’s unusually strong with the Force, before he gives in to the dark side.
Watch: Episode I: The Phantom Menace
*Episode I: The Phantom Menace is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)
Young Anakin’s Star Wars prequel story continues in Attack of the Clones. With the galaxy on the brink of war, Anakin, now grown and in love, must navigate his feelings, the Force, and the dangers facing the Republic — including the Clones and the mysterious Sith Lord, Count Dooku.
Watch: Episode II: Attack of the Clones*
*Episode II: Attack of the Clones is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
The Clone Wars rage on in Revenge of the Sith as Anakin Skywalker struggles to fight the pull toward the dark side of the Force. This final film in the Anakin prequel trilogy ends with the iconic duel between Anakin and his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi and the fall of the Republic as the Empire rises to power.
Watch: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith*
*Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
TV Series/Movie: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 – 2020)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an animated film and TV series that started after Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, but takes on the canon timeline between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. With new characters and deeper storylines, The Clone Wars expands upon the previously known Star Wars universe.
Watch: Star Wars: The Clone Wars*
*The Clone Wars is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
TV Series: Star Wars Rebels (2014 – 2018)
Star Wars Rebels is another Star Wars animated series that follows a new group of rebels as they fight against the evil Empire. With exciting space battles and surprise appearances from fan-favorite characters like Darth Vader, Star Wars Rebels is a must-watch for fans of the franchise.
Watch: Star Wars Rebels*
*Star Wars Rebels is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015)
A new generation of heroes is here and they’re ready to fight the evil forces of the galaxy. The Force Awakens follows two fresh faces — a scavenger named Rey and an ex-stormtrooper named Finn. In this Star Wars sequel, the duo encounters new friends and enemies, including the mysterious Darth Vader-obsessed Kylo Ren.
Watch: Episode VII: The Force Awakens*
*Episode VII: The Force Awakens is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Rogue One is a prequel to the original Star Wars movie that follows the story of Rebellion rejector-leader, Jyn Erso, and her team. Together, they embark on a dangerous mission to steal the blueprint plans of the Death Star, giving fans a closer look at the heroic sacrifices made by the rebels who fought for the galaxy’s freedom.
Watch: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story*
*Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017)
Rey is back in The Last Jedi, and she’s learning the ways of the Force from legendary Jedi Master Luke Skywalker. Together the duo must confront their own inner struggles and fight for the future of the galaxy by going head-to-head with Snoke, Kylo Ren, and the First Order.
Watch: Episode VII: The Last Jedi*
*Episode VII: The Last Jedi is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
TV Series: Star Wars: Resistance (2018 – 2020)
In this Star Wars animated series, we are introduced to Kazuda Xiono, who is recruited by the Resistance to spy on the First Order. Along with a colorful crew of other new (and some familiar) characters, Star Wars: Resistance is an exhilarating chapter in the franchise.
Watch: Star Wars: Resistance*
*Star Wars: Resistance is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
This prequel to the original Star Wars trilogy takes fans through the early life of Han Solo before he became a smuggler and joined the Rebel Alliance. We also get to learn how young Han Solo befriended Chewbacca and become frenemies with Lando Calrissian.
Watch: Solo: A Star Wars Story*
*Solo: A Star Wars Story is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
The evil Emperor Palpatine returns in The Rise of Skywalker, and it’s up to Rey, Finn, Poe, and Chewy to stop him in this final installment of the Skywalker saga. Does Rey have what it takes to defeat Palpatine and return balance to the Force?
Watch: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker *
*Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
TV Series: The Mandalorian (2019 – present)
Taking place between the original and the sequel Star Wars trilogies lies The Mandalorian — a deep dive into the Star Wars world outside of Skywalker saga. This Disney+ Original series follows a bounty hunter known as the Mandolorian (Pedro Pascal) and his companion, Gorgu. The duo navigates the galaxy together, learning from each other as they confront danger at every turn.
Watch: The Mandalorian*
*The Mandalorian is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
TV Series: The Book of Boba Fett (2021 – 2022)
The Book of Boba Fett is a spin-off of The Mandalorian series that follows bounty hunter Boba Fett — a fan-favorite character first introduced in The Empire Strikes Back. In this series, Fett seeks to establish his dominance while facing dangerous adversaries and old acquaintances, including Jabba the Hutt and Bib Fortuna.
Watch: The Book of Boba Fett*
*The Book of Boba Fett is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
TV Series: Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
We first meet the wise Jedi Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi, in Episode IV: A New Hope, when Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 find him in a remote desert hideaway on the planet Tatooine. This Disney+ series takes fans back to Tatooine after the Clone Wars where Obi is tasked with protecting young Luke Skywalker from Darth Vader.
Watch: Obi-Wan Kenobi*
*Obi-Wan Kenobi is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
TV Series: Andor (2022 – present)
In this new Star Wars universe series on Disney+, Andor follows the story of the Rebellion spy named Cassian Andor. Cassian is determined to bring down the Empire, but he must accomplish dangerous missions and form unexpected alliances to do so.
Watch: Andor*
*Andor is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
TV Series: The Bad Batch (2021-2023)
The Bad Batch is an animated spin-off series that follows the elite clones of the Bad Batch first introduced to the Star Wars universe in The Clone Wars. Each member of the Bad Batch has a unique and tactful skill that makes them a soldier to be reckoned with.
Watch: The Bad Batch*
*The Bad Batch is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
More Star Wars on Disney+
There’s plenty more Star Wars where that came from. Check out these specials streaming now on Disney+:
- Star Wars Blips
- Star Wars Visions
- Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars
- Vintage Star Wars: Clone Wars 2D Micro-Series
- Lego: Star Wars Summer Vacation
- Lego: Star Wars Droid Tales
- Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Adventure Awaits
- Star Wars Rebels (Shorts)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return
Star Wars FAQ
When did the first Star Wars movie come out?
The first Star Wars movie, Episode IV: A New Hope, was released in theaters May 25, 1977.
How many Star Wars movies are there?
There are currently 11 Star Wars movies.
When is Star Wars Day celebrated?
The unofficial Star Wars Day is celebrated every year on May 4 — May the fourth be with you!
Where can I watch Star Wars?
All of the movies and shows in the Star Wars franchise are available to stream now on Disney+, including behind-the-scenes specials and TV crossover episodes.
