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Star Wars Watch Order: Films, Series and Animation

Star Wars spans the nine-part Skywalker saga, standalone films, live-action series and long-running animation. First-timers should start with release order and A New Hope (1977); switch to story timeline for a chronological rewatch, and use the format filters to narrow the list.

36 titles · ~226h total · core saga 9 · ~20h · updated 2026-10-14

Release orderBest for a first watch Story timelineIn-universe chronology Skywalker sagaEpisodes I-IX only
All Film Animation Live-action

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  1. 2

    Episode I: The Phantom Menace 星球大战：幽灵的威胁（第一部）

    1999 · 2h 16m · Prequel trilogy · Film

  2. 3

    Episode II: Attack of the Clones 星球大战：克隆人的进攻（第二部）

    2002 · 2h 22m · Prequel trilogy · Film

  3. 6

    Episode III: Revenge of the Sith 星球大战：西斯的复仇（第三部）

    2005 · 2h 20m · Prequel trilogy · Film

  4. 20

    Episode IV: A New Hope 星球大战：新希望（第四部）

    1977 · 2h 1m · Original trilogy · Film

  5. 21

    Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back 星球大战：帝国反击战（第五部）

    1980 · 2h 4m · Original trilogy · Film

  6. 22

    Episode VI: Return of the Jedi 星球大战：绝地归来（第六部）

    1983 · 2h 11m · Original trilogy · Film

  7. 31

    Episode VII: The Force Awakens 星球大战：原力觉醒（第七部）

    2015 · 2h 18m · Sequel trilogy · Film

  8. 32

    Episode VIII: The Last Jedi 星球大战：最后的绝地武士（第八部）

    2017 · 2h 32m · Sequel trilogy · Film

  9. 33

    Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker 星球大战：天行者崛起（第九部）

    2019 · 2h 21m · Sequel trilogy · Film

Coming up

  • Ahsoka, Season 2 阿索卡 第二季 · 2027-01-20 · Live-action series
  • Star Wars: Starfighter 星球大战：星际战机 · 2027-05-28 · Feature film

Frequently asked questions

Where should a first-time viewer start?

Start with A New Hope (1977) and watch the original trilogy before the prequels, i.e. release order. The big reveals were paced for release order, and watching the prequels first spoils them. This page defaults to that order.

How do I filter films vs series vs animation?

Use the format filters above the list: 'Film' leaves 12 theatrical titles, 'Live-action' covers the Mandalorian-Andor line of shows, and 'Animation' covers long runs like The Clone Wars. Filtering changes only what you see, not your saved progress.

What is the Skywalker saga mode?

It keeps only Episodes I-IX, the core nine films, roughly 20 hours total. Standalones, series and animation are hidden, which suits viewers who just want the main film storyline.

Do I have to watch all 133 episodes of The Clone Wars?

No. A common approach is the pilot film plus a curated episode list, focusing on the Ahsoka and Maul arcs and the final season. Season 7 leads straight into Revenge of the Sith and is the most essential.

Is Visions canon?

No. Visions is a Lucasfilm-sanctioned anthology where studios reimagine Star Wars freely, so it sits at the end of the timeline view for reference. The Tales of anthologies are canon but individual episodes span different eras.

Where does the data come from and how current is it?

The list is hand-maintained and updated as titles release. Film runtimes are theatrical cuts and series runtimes are whole-season estimates; chronology follows official sources and fan consensus, with disputed placements flagged. This page is a viewing reference, not affiliated with Lucasfilm or Disney.

Sources and further reading: StarWars.com official catalogue · Disney+ Star Wars hub. Titles, dates and rights belong to their owners; this page is a viewing reference only.