Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Movie 0 BBYAge of Rebellion2h 1minIMDb 8.6 Essential
#1 of 48 in release order
Skywalker Saga movies in order
Episodes I to IX, the story of the Skywalker family from The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker. Full Star Wars release order.
Watch order
Release order follows when movies and shows came out and is the one we recommend for first-time watchers. Story order follows the Star Wars timeline and is more fun once you know the films.
Watch order
Release order follows when movies and shows came out and is the one we recommend for first-time watchers. Story order follows the Star Wars timeline and is more fun once you know the films.
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1977
1980
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Movie 3 ABYAge of Rebellion2h 4minIMDb 8.7 Essential
#2 of 48 in release order
1983
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Movie 4 ABYAge of Rebellion2h 11minIMDb 8.3 Essential
#3 of 48 in release order
1999
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Movie 32 BBYFall of the Jedi2h 16minIMDb 6.5 Essential
#4 of 48 in release order
2002
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Movie 22 BBYFall of the Jedi2h 22minIMDb 6.6 Essential
#5 of 48 in release order
2005
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Movie 19 BBYFall of the Jedi2h 20minIMDb 7.7 Essential
#6 of 48 in release order
2015
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Movie 34 ABYRise of the First Order2h 18minIMDb 7.7 Essential
#16 of 48 in release order
2017
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Movie 34 ABYRise of the First Order2h 32minIMDb 6.8 Essential
#20 of 48 in release order
2019
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
Movie 35 ABYRise of the First Order2h 21minIMDb 6.3 Essential
#25 of 48 in release order
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About the Skywalker Saga watch order
The Skywalker Saga movies are the nine numbered Star Wars films, Episode I to Episode IX. They follow the Skywalker family over three generations, from young Anakin in The Phantom Menace to his grandson Ben Solo in The Rise of Skywalker.
The films came out as three trilogies: the original trilogy (1977 to 1983), the prequels (1999 to 2005) and the sequels (2015 to 2019). This list starts in release order with A New Hope. Switch it to story order to start with The Phantom Menace.
The animated Clone Wars series covers the war between Episodes II and III. Andor and Rogue One show how the rebels got the Death Star plans before Episode IV.
Frequently asked questions
How many Skywalker Saga movies are there?
Nine, Episodes I to IX. Rogue One, Solo and The Mandalorian and Grogu are Star Wars movies that sit outside the saga.
What order should I watch the Skywalker Saga movies in?
For a first watch, use release order: Episodes IV to VI, then I to III, then VII to IX. The big twist in The Empire Strikes Back stays a surprise. On a rewatch, try story order, Episode I to IX.
How long are the Skywalker Saga movies?
About 20 and a half hours for all nine. A New Hope is the shortest at 121 minutes, and The Last Jedi is the longest at 152 minutes.