What Comes After Revenge of the Sith in Star Wars Canon
The immediate chronological successor to Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith is the Star Wars: The Clone Wars film and series, which bridge the gap between that movie and the original trilogy. The 2008 animated film and subsequent TV series were produced by Lucasfilm Animation and premiered on Cartoon Network and Netflix, establishing the early Separatist conflict and the rise of the Empire. For details on the production company and release strategy, see the Lucasfilm overview at Forbes Lucasfilm overview.
On screen, the next major canonical story after Revenge of the Sith is the live-action series Star Wars: The Bad Batch, which follows Clone Force 99 during the transition from Republic to Empire. The show premiered on Disney+ in 2021 and is produced by Lucasfilm, with its first season directly setting up the Imperial era that leads into the original Star Wars film. Additional canonical entries include the animated series Star Wars Rebels, which further explores the early Rebel Alliance.
Star Wars Projects Released After Revenge of the Sith
The first major live-action project set after Revenge of the Sith is the film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, released in 2015 by Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm. It marked the beginning of the sequel trilogy and introduced new characters alongside legacy figures, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of its year. For box office and franchise data, refer to the Walt Disney Studios overview at Forbes Disney Studios box office.
Following The Force Awakens, the canon expanded with Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, completing the sequel trilogy and concluding the Skywalker saga on screen. In addition, the live-action series The Mandalorian, which premiered on Disney+ in 2019, is set after the fall of the Empire and is produced by Lucasfilm. The series has spawned spin-offs such as The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka, further expanding the post-Revenge of the Sith timeline.
Upcoming and Ongoing Star Wars Projects After Revenge of the Sith
Several upcoming and ongoing projects continue the story after Revenge of the Sith, including the live-action series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and animated projects in development at Lucasfilm. Disney and Lucasfilm have announced multiple new series and films for Disney+, aiming to expand the franchise across different eras and characters. For corporate strategy details, see the Walt Disney Company overview at Forbes Disney strategy.
The franchise also includes new animated series and feature films currently in various stages of production, with Lucasfilm Animation leading development. Upcoming projects aim to explore both new timelines and lesser-known corners of the Star Wars universe, while maintaining alignment with the canon established after Revenge of the Sith. Production timelines and release dates are managed by Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm, with updates typically shared through official channels and investor materials.