Star Wars Movies: How To Watch The Galaxy Far, Far Away
So, you're ready to embark on a journey to a galaxy far, far away? The sheer number of Star Wars films, series, and spin-offs can feel like navigating the treacherous hyperspace lanes themselves, but fear not, for we're here to illuminate the path.
Right now, thanks to the power of streaming, all the Star Wars movies are readily available. Disney+ is your portal to the saga, including Solo: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. It's a remarkable moment, the first time since the VHS boxed set era of 1996 that the entire cinematic universe is gathered in one place.
Before diving into the various viewing orders, let's take a look at the cinematic offerings currently available:
| Film/Series Title | Release Year | Streaming Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace | 1999 | Disney+ | The beginning of the prequel trilogy. |
| Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones | 2002 | Disney+ | Continues the story of the prequels. |
| Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith | 2005 | Disney+ | Concludes the prequel trilogy and sets the stage for the original trilogy. |
| Solo: A Star Wars Story | 2018 | Disney+ | A standalone film focusing on Han Solo's early adventures. |
| Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | 2016 | Disney+ | A standalone film that bridges the gap between the prequels and the original trilogy. |
| Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope | 1977 | Disney+ | The film that started it all. |
| Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back | 1980 | Disney+ | The second film in the original trilogy. |
| Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi | 1983 | Disney+ | The conclusion of the original trilogy. |
| Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens | 2015 | Disney+ | The beginning of the sequel trilogy. |
| Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi | 2017 | Disney+ | Continues the story of the sequel trilogy. |
| Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker | 2019 | Disney+ | The conclusion of the sequel trilogy. |
| Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Movie & Series) | 2008 | Disney+ | An animated series, expanding on the events between Episodes II and III. |
| Star Wars Rebels | 2014-2018 | Disney+ | An animated series set before the original trilogy. |
| Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi | 2022 | Disney+ | An animated anthology series. |
| Andor | 2022 | Disney+ | A live-action series. |
| Tales of the Empire | 2024 | Disney+ | An animated anthology series. |
| The Acolyte | 2024 | Disney+ | A live-action series. |
