Star Wars Movies Release and Chronological Order
The Skywalker saga spans nine episodic films released between 1977 and 2019, plus two standalone anthology titles. The saga begins with Episode IV: A New Hope in 1977 and concludes with Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. The chronological internal timeline starts with Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999), followed by Attack of the Clones (2002), Revenge of the Sith (2005), Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), and the original trilogy. Disney+ streams the full theatrical saga in both release and chronological sequences, with 4K HDR remasters available for all nine episodes.
As of 2024, the franchise has generated more than $10 billion at the global box office across the main saga and standalone films. Lucasfilm, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, oversees production and licensing. The company announced additional feature films are in development, though release dates have not been finalized. The most recent theatrical release remains Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, directed by J.J. Abrams and released in December 2019.
Star Wars Television Series in Release and Chronological Order
The live-action series begin with The Mandalorian, which debuted on Disney+ in November 2019 and ran for three seasons through 2023. The Book of Boba Fett premiered in December 2021 as a spin-off set after the second season of The Mandalorian. Obi-Wan Kenobi followed in May and June 2022, and Andor launched in September 2022 with a second season announced. Ahsoka premiered in August 2023, and The Acolyte is scheduled for release in 2024 on Disney+.
The animated series include Clone Wars, which originally aired from 2008 to 2020 across multiple seasons and platforms. Star Wars Rebels ran from 2014 to 2018 on Disney XD, and Star Wars Resistance aired from 2018 to 2020. The Bad Batch premiered in May 2021 and continues on Disney+, with its final season set to conclude the series. Visions is an anthology of animated shorts from multiple international studios released in 2021, and Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi launched in October 2022.
How to Watch Star Wars Shows and Movies in 2024
All current Star Wars films and series are available exclusively on Disney+ in most regions. The platform offers multiple viewing profiles, offline downloads, and 4K HDR streaming where supported by the device and plan. The standard Disney+ subscription includes access to the full library of Star Wars content without additional purchase. Disney also bundles Disney+ with Hulu and ESPN+ through its premium and ad-supported tiers.
For the optimal chronological story experience, begin with the prequel trilogy, continue through the animated series Clone Wars and Rebels, then watch Rogue One, Solo, the original trilogy, Andor, Obi-Wan Ken