Complete List of Star Wars Movies in Release and Chronological Order
The Skywalker saga spans nine main episodes released between 1977 and 2019, with spin-off films adding further depth to the galaxy far, far away. The original trilogy, produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by 20th Century Fox, began with Star Wars in 1977, followed by The Empire Strikes Back in 1980 and Return of the Jedi in 1983. The prequel trilogy continued the story with The Phantom Menace in 1999, Attack of the Clones in 2002, and Revenge of the Sith in 2005. The sequel trilogy, produced under Disney after its acquisition of Lucasfilm, included The Force Awakens in 2015, The Last Jedi in 2017, and The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. Standalone films such as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) fill gaps in the timeline and explore key characters outside the Skywalker family. For the most accurate current lineup, check the official Star Wars page on Lucasfilm's site Star Wars Official Site.
In chronological order by in-universe events, the saga begins with the prequel trilogy, followed by the Clone Wars animated series and the events of Rogue One, then the original trilogy, and finally the sequel trilogy with standalone stories interwoven. This order helps viewers understand the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker, the Clone Wars conflict, the Galactic Empire's reign, and the resistance against the First Order. Streaming availability has shifted as Disney+ became the primary platform for Star Wars content after Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, consolidating most films and series in one place Forbes on Disney+ consolidation.
Star Wars Television Series in Release and Timeline Order
The animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiered in 2008 on Cartoon Network and ran through multiple seasons, bridging the gap between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. Star Wars Rebels followed from 2014 to 2018 on Disney XD, set between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, exploring the early Rebel Alliance. The live-action series The Mandalorian debuted on Disney+ in November 2019, set after Return of the Jedi, and spawned spin-offs including The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka. Other animated shows include Star Wars Resistance (2018–2020), set before The Force Awakens, and the newer series Star Wars: The Bad Batch, which continues the Clone Wars storyline Forbes streaming analysis.
In timeline order, the animated series slot between the prequel and original trilogies, while The Mandalorian and its related shows occupy the post-Return of the Jedi era. Upcoming projects from Lucasfilm continue to expand the franchise, with new series in development for Disney+ and theatrical releases planned under the Lucasfilm banner. The company's content strategy focuses on both legacy fans and new audiences, with a mix of serialized shows and feature films