The Movie Order

Star Wars watch order

The argument that started every argument. Release order protects the biggest twist in cinema; chronological order gives you a clean nine-part story with three side trips.

12films
1977–2026released
12films change position
0 of 12 watched
  1. 1

    Star Wars: A New Hope 1977

    Set 0 BBY · Chronological order #6

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+PhiloAMC

  2. 2

    The Empire Strikes Back 1980

    Set 3 ABY · Chronological order #7

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+PhiloYouTube TV+1 more

  3. 3

    Return of the Jedi 1983

    Set 4 ABY · Chronological order #8

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+PhiloAMC

  4. 4

    The Phantom Menace 1999

    Set 32 BBY · Chronological order #1

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+

  5. 5

    Attack of the Clones 2002

    Set 22 BBY · Chronological order #2

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+

  6. 6

    Revenge of the Sith 2005

    Set 19 BBY · Chronological order #3

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+YouTube TV

  7. 7

    The Force Awakens 2015

    Set 34 ABY · Chronological order #10

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+PhiloYouTube TV+1 more

  8. 8

    Rogue One 2016

    Set 0 BBY · Chronological order #5

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+YouTube TV

  9. 9

    The Last Jedi 2017

    Set 34 ABY · Chronological order #11

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+

  10. 10

    Solo 2018

    Set 13–10 BBY · Chronological order #4

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+

  11. 11

    The Rise of Skywalker 2019

    Set 35 ABY · Chronological order #12

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+

  12. 12

    The Mandalorian and Grogu 2026

    Set c. 12 ABY · Chronological order #9

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+

  1. 1

    The Phantom Menace 1999

    Set 32 BBY · Release order #4

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+

  2. 2

    Attack of the Clones 2002

    Set 22 BBY · Release order #5

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+

  3. 3

    Revenge of the Sith 2005

    Set 19 BBY · Release order #6

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+YouTube TV

  4. 4

    Solo 2018

    Set 13–10 BBY · Release order #10

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+

  5. 5

    Rogue One 2016

    Set 0 BBY · Release order #8

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+YouTube TV

  6. 6

    Star Wars: A New Hope 1977

    Set 0 BBY · Release order #1

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+PhiloAMC

  7. 7

    The Empire Strikes Back 1980

    Set 3 ABY · Release order #2

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+PhiloYouTube TV+1 more

  8. 8

    Return of the Jedi 1983

    Set 4 ABY · Release order #3

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+PhiloAMC

  9. 9

    The Mandalorian and Grogu 2026

    Set c. 12 ABY · Release order #12

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+

  10. 10

    The Force Awakens 2015

    Set 34 ABY · Release order #7

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+PhiloYouTube TV+1 more

  11. 11

    The Last Jedi 2017

    Set 34 ABY · Release order #9

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+

  12. 12

    The Rise of Skywalker 2019

    Set 35 ABY · Release order #11

    Stream onDisney+

    Stream onDisney+

Worth knowing. Rogue One ends minutes before A New Hope begins, so it slots in neatly either way. If it's someone's first time, release order is still the safer bet.

Where to stream it

  • Disney+All 12 filmsGo to Disney+
  • Philo4 of 12 films
  • YouTube TV4 of 12 films
  • AMC3 of 12 films

Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB, checked 9 November 2026. Availability changes often. Some links to streaming services earn us a commission.