"Red five standing by..."

 

It's been almost 50 years since George Lucas' popcorn epic was released on the world. It changed movies, Hollywood and the entire world with it's pure awesomeness. If you haven't seen them all, you are so lucky. Here's why: YOU CAN BINGE THEM ALL!

Yeah. Lucky you. Some of us had to spend nearly 50 years to see them all. It was worth it. But still, a 9 year-old me couldn't fathom being able to just sit down and watch them all whenever I wanted to. Lucky you.

You can currently rent or own all of the Star Wars films and their TV shows just by grabbing your smart phone. If you have DISNEY+, you can catch them all with your subscription. Lucky you.

So here are the movies in the Skywalker Saga, as it's come to be known,  including the TV shows. I've list them two ways:

First, in chronological order of the saga itself. In other words, you follow the story as it unfolded.

Second, in order of when the actual films and/or TV shows debuted.  Enjoy, and may the Force be with you!

 

Here's the story as it unfolded: 

 

1. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)

The beginning of Anakin Skywalker’s journey and the rise of the Sith.

 

2. Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)

The start of the Clone Wars and the deepening mystery of the Sith’s plans.

 

3. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008, plus the animated series)

An animated exploration of the events between Episodes II and III, adding depth to characters like Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka Tano.

 

4. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)

The tragic transformation of Anakin into Darth Vader and the fall of the Jedi.

 

5. Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

Han Solo’s origin story, including his first meeting with Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian.

 

6. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

The daring mission to steal the Death Star plans, directly leading into Episode IV.

 

7. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)

The classic that started it all: the Rebel Alliance’s fight against the Empire.

 

8. Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

The darker sequel that introduces Yoda and reveals Darth Vader’s shocking secret.

 

9. Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)

The conclusion of the original trilogy with the downfall of the Emperor and redemption of Darth Vader.

 

10. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015)

The saga continues with Rey, Finn, and Kylo Ren taking center stage.

 

11. Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017)

A bold, controversial entry that challenges traditions and expectations.

 

12. Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

The culmination of the Skywalker saga, bringing Rey’s story to a dramatic conclusion.

 

Now the chronological order of when the movies and TV shows debuted:

 

1. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)

2. Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

3. Star Wars 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 (2008)

8. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015)

9. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

10. Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017)

11. Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

12. Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)