Star Wars animated shows in order
All animated Star Wars series in the canon, from The Clone Wars to Rebels and Maul: Shadow Lord. 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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2018
Star Wars Resistance season 1
Series 34 ABYRise of the First OrderIMDb 5.3
#22 of 48 in release order
2019
Star Wars Resistance season 2
Series 34-35 ABYRise of the First OrderIMDb 5.3
#23 of 48 in release order
2020
2021
2022
2023
Young Jedi Adventures season 1
Series c. 233 BBYThe High RepublicIMDb 5.5
#35 of 48 in release order
2024
Young Jedi Adventures season 2
Series c. 232 BBYThe High RepublicIMDb 5.5
#40 of 48 in release order
2025
Tales of the Underworld
Series c. 62 BBY-5 ABYReign of the EmpireIMDb 7.1
#43 of 48 in release order
2026
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About the Star Wars animated watch order
This list has nine Star Wars animated series, 23 seasons in all. They cover the whole timeline, from Young Jedi Adventures in the High Republic, centuries before the movies, to Resistance in the years of the sequel trilogy.
The Clone Wars (2008) started the run. Rebels followed from 2014 to 2018, Resistance from 2018 to 2020 and The Bad Batch from 2021 to 2024. The newest is Maul: Shadow Lord, which started in April 2026.
Several characters appear in both these shows and the live-action ones. Ahsoka Tano starts in The Clone Wars, and Hera Syndulla and Sabine Wren from Rebels return in Ahsoka, part of the Mandalorian story.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch the Star Wars animated series in?
By first season, the release order is The Clone Wars, Rebels, Resistance, The Bad Batch, Tales of the Jedi, Young Jedi Adventures, Tales of the Empire, Tales of the Underworld and Maul: Shadow Lord. Switch this list to story order to watch them by where they fall in the timeline.
Which Star Wars animated series should I watch first?
The Clone Wars, starting with the 2008 movie. Rebels, The Bad Batch and the Tales series all build on it. For young children, Young Jedi Adventures stands on its own.
What are all the Star Wars animated series?
This site lists nine: Young Jedi Adventures, The Clone Wars, Tales of the Jedi, Tales of the Empire, Tales of the Underworld, The Bad Batch, Maul: Shadow Lord, Rebels and Resistance. It leaves out Visions and the LEGO series, which sit outside the main canon, and short series such as Forces of Destiny.