Star Wars Chronological Viewing Order
In preparation for Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, here are all the current major canonical* Star Wars releases in chronological order.
*I've included the Tartakovsky 2003 Clone Wars series because it's brilliant, the Droids/Ewoks as interesting relics & The Holiday Special, because...
Note: An alternate, fan created viewing of the Star Wars Saga known as the 'Machete Order', which follows the story from a thematic POV rather than chronological/release date is as follows:
A New Hope (1977)
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Attack of the Clones (2002)
Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Return of the Jedi (1983)
*Reasons for this order and the omission of The Phantom Menace are elucidated here: http://www.nomachetejuggling.com/2011/11/11/the-star-wars-saga-suggested-viewing-order/ - although others would beg to differ and see the Star Wars Saga from a certain point of view: http://www.starwarsringtheory.com/
*I've included the Tartakovsky 2003 Clone Wars series because it's brilliant, the Droids/Ewoks as interesting relics & The Holiday Special, because...
Note: An alternate, fan created viewing of the Star Wars Saga known as the 'Machete Order', which follows the story from a thematic POV rather than chronological/release date is as follows:
A New Hope (1977)
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Attack of the Clones (2002)
Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Return of the Jedi (1983)
*Reasons for this order and the omission of The Phantom Menace are elucidated here: http://www.nomachetejuggling.com/2011/11/11/the-star-wars-saga-suggested-viewing-order/ - although others would beg to differ and see the Star Wars Saga from a certain point of view: http://www.starwarsringtheory.com/
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- DirectorDave BullockStarsTom KaneDee Bradley BakerBrian GeorgeYoda, along with three clone troopers, must face off against Asajj Ventress and her droid army while on a mission to a moon of Rugosa.Season 1, Episode 1 (1.01)
- DirectorDave FiloniStarsMatt LanterAshley EcksteinJames Arnold TaylorGeneral Grievous uses his latest weapon, the Malevolence, to destroy Plo Koon's fleet. Stuck in an escape pod with three clone troopers, Koon fends off more battle droids while Anakin and Ahsoka mount a rescue mission.Season 1, Episode 2 (1.02)
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- DirectorJustin RidgeStarsDee Bradley BakerJames Arnold TaylorMatthew WoodAlone on a distant outpost, Commander Cody and Captain Rex must inspire the rookie clones to believe in themselves to stave off a commando droid invasion.Season 1, Episode 5 (1.05)
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- DirectorJesse YehStarsAnthony DanielsAhmed BestCatherine TaberPadmé travels to Rodia to meet with old family friend Onaconda Farr about the lack of food rations. Unfortunately Farr has just made a deal with the Separatists. Padmé is imprisoned, leaving it up to Jar Jar Binks and C-3PO to rescue her.Season 1, Episode 8 (1.08)
- DirectorDave FiloniStarsMatt LanterAshley EcksteinOlivia d'AboAhsoka and Master Luminara escort captured Nute Gunray to trial, unaware that Count Dooku has dispatched his deadly apprentice Asajj Ventress to free the prisoner and eliminate the Jedi.Season 1, Episode 9 (1.09)
- DirectorAtsushi TakeuchiStarsPhil LaMarrMatthew WoodTom KennyGeneral Grievous must prove himself worthy of the Separatists when Count Dooku leads Kit Fisto and his former Padawan to Grievous' villainous enclave.Season 1, Episode 10 (1.10)
- DirectorJesse YehStarsMatt LanterJames Arnold TaylorJim CummingsDuring their own attempt to kidnap Count Dooku, Anakin and Obi-Wan discover that the Sith Lord has already been captured by pirates.Season 1, Episode 11 (1.11)
- DirectorJustin RidgeStarsPhil LaMarrMatt LanterJames Arnold TaylorWhile negotiating Count Dooku's ransom, Anakin and Obi-Wan are taken prisoner. The Jedi and Sith form an unlikely alliance in a bid to escape, with Jar Jar Binks as their only hope.Season 1, Episode 12 (1.12)
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