The Star Wars episodes, commonly known as the Skywalker saga, consist of nine films, excluding Rogue One, Solo and the animated properties, The Clone Wars, Rebels and Resistance. In this post, we will explain what the episodes are and what order they go in.
Please note that this post has the Skywalker saga films in chronological order, not release order. This article will not be future The Mandalorian or any associated shows.
Episode I: The Phantom Menace
The first episode of nine, The Phantom Menace, introduces young Anakin Skywalker, a young slave from Tatooine who has a chance encounter with Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and Queen Padmé Amidala after they crash land on his home planet, Tatooine. Skywalker is also introduced to two figures who will play significant roles: Sheev Palpatine and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones
A decade after The Phantom Menace, Anakin is now an adult under the mentorship of Obi-Wan. When Senator Padmé Amidala is targeted for assassination, the Jedi are assigned to protect her. Anakin and Padmé fall in love, despite their careers being on the line. Meanwhile, Obi-Wan investigates a mystery that will plunge the galaxy into a war.
Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith
Three years after Attack of the Clones, the Wars continue to rage on. Anakin, now a Jedi Knight, is thrown for a loop when a personal development threatens to throw his entire life into chaos. In a race against time to save his wife from certain death, Skywalker commits himself to the one force he once vowed never to venture into; the Dark Side. The consequences that follow point the entire galaxy to collapse into the formation of the Galactic Empire.
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Nineteen years after the fall of the Galactic Republic, Luke Skywalker, now a young man, searches for a princess with the help of Old Ben Kenobi, Han Solo and Chewbacca.
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
In the continuing fight against the Empire, Luke goes up against Darth Vader for the first time and discovers a dark secret; the Sith Lord is his father. Meanwhile, Leia attempts to fight her feelings for Han Solo.
Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi
Luke’s Jedi training continues under Master Yoda, but the truth about his father weighs on him. After Yoda dies and after a conversation with old Ben’s Force ghost, Luke learns that he has a sister who has been with him the whole time; Leia. He also realises that he must confront Vader if he is to make peace with his past.
Episode VII: The Force Awakens
30 years after the fall of the Empire, the First Order has arisen in its place. Luke is missing after his nephew, Ben Solo, fell to the dark side. Leia and Han are separated as they cannot deal with their son’s fall. Meanwhile, a new hero arises in Rey, a young scavenger from Jakku.
Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
As Rey starts training with a reluctant Luke, she must also navigate her mysterious connection to Ben Solo himself, Kylo Ren.
Star Wars Episode IX: Rise Of Skywalker
As Rey copes with Luke’s death, she and Kylo continue to navigate their Force connection, realising they must come together to stop the resurrected Emperor Palpatine from arising. The aftermath of the fight will end the Skywalker lineage.
