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Star Wars Movies in Order
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Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

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Released
May 19, 1999
Runtime
2h 16m
Story years
32 BBY
After credits
Stay for a short audio moment after the credits.
Position
4 of 45

Release order: 4 · Story order: 2

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  1. 1977Star Wars: Episode IV – A New HopeAhead · ESSENTIAL · Skywalker Saga
  2. 1980Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes BackAhead · ESSENTIAL · Skywalker Saga
  3. 1983Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the JediAhead · ESSENTIAL · Skywalker Saga
  4. 1999Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom MenaceAhead · ESSENTIAL · Skywalker Saga
  5. 2002Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the ClonesAhead · ESSENTIAL · Skywalker Saga
  6. 2005Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the SithAhead · ESSENTIAL · Skywalker Saga
  7. 2008Star Wars: The Clone WarsAhead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  8. 2008Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Season 1Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  9. 2009Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Season 2Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  10. 2010Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Season 3Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  11. 2011Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Season 4Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  12. 2012Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Season 5Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  13. 2014Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Season 6Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  14. 2014Star Wars Rebels – Season 1Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  15. 2015Star Wars Rebels – Season 2Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  16. 2015Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force AwakensAhead · ESSENTIAL · Skywalker Saga
  17. 2016Star Wars Rebels – Season 3Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  18. 2016Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryAhead · RECOMMENDED · Stories & Mandoverse
  19. 2017Star Wars Rebels – Season 4Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  20. 2017Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last JediAhead · ESSENTIAL · Skywalker Saga
  21. 2018Solo: A Star Wars StoryAhead · OPTIONAL · Stories & Mandoverse
  22. 2018Star Wars Resistance – Season 1Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  23. 2019Star Wars Resistance – Season 2Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  24. 2019The Mandalorian – Season 1Ahead · RECOMMENDED · Stories & Mandoverse
  25. 2019Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of SkywalkerAhead · ESSENTIAL · Skywalker Saga
  26. 2020Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Season 7Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  27. 2020The Mandalorian – Season 2Ahead · RECOMMENDED · Stories & Mandoverse
  28. 2021Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 1Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  29. 2021The Book of Boba Fett – Season 1Ahead · OPTIONAL · Stories & Mandoverse
  30. 2022Obi-Wan KenobiAhead · OPTIONAL · Stories & Mandoverse
  31. 2022Andor – Season 1Ahead · RECOMMENDED · Stories & Mandoverse
  32. 2022Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi – Season 1Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  33. 2023Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 2Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  34. 2023The Mandalorian – Season 3Ahead · RECOMMENDED · Stories & Mandoverse
  35. 2023Ahsoka – Season 1Ahead · OPTIONAL · Stories & Mandoverse
  36. 2024Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 3Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  37. 2024Star Wars: Tales of the Empire – Season 1Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  38. 2024The Acolyte – Season 1Ahead · OPTIONAL · Stories & Mandoverse
  39. 2024Star Wars: Skeleton Crew – Season 1Ahead · OPTIONAL · Stories & Mandoverse
  40. 2025Andor – Season 2Ahead · RECOMMENDED · Stories & Mandoverse
  41. 2025Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld – Season 1Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  42. 2026Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord – Season 1Ahead · OPTIONAL · Animation
  43. 2026Star Wars: The Mandalorian and GroguAhead · OPTIONAL · Stories & Mandoverse
  44. 2027Ahsoka – Season 2NOT YET RUNNING · OPTIONAL · Stories & Mandoverse
  45. 2027Star Wars: StarfighterNOT YET RUNNING · OPTIONAL · Stories & Mandoverse
  • Skywalker Saga9 stops
  • Stories & Mandoverse15 stops
  • Animation21 stops

19772027

Release order

← Previous stopStar Wars: Episode VI – Return of the JediNext stop →Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones

Story order

← Previous stopThe Acolyte – Season 1Next stop →Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones

About · spoiler-free

Episode I of the nine-film Skywalker Saga, set in 32 BBY.

Why it is here

Episode I. In release order it comes after Episode VI.

Where to watch · US

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Quick answers

Do I need to watch the previous title first?

For this line, watch Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi first.

Is Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace a good place to start?

Start with Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope to follow this line in order.

Should I stay after the credits?

Stay for a short audio moment after the credits.

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