Star Wars

The Star Wars film series is divided into three main trilogies: the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy, and the sequel trilogy. The original trilogy consists of “Episode IV: A New Hope” (1977), “Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980), and “Episode VI: Return of the Jedi” (1983). The prequel trilogy, released later, includes “Episode I: The Phantom Menace” (1999), “Episode II: Attack of the Clones” (2002), and “Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” (2005). The sequel trilogy comprises “Episode VII: The Force Awakens” (2015), “Episode VIII: The Last Jedi” (2017), and “Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019).

In addition to the main trilogies, the Star Wars universe has been expanded through spin-off films and television specials. The first three spin-off films produced were the made-for-television “Star Wars Holiday Special” (1978), “The Ewok Adventure” (1984), and “Ewoks: The Battle for Endor” (1985). Following Disney’s 2012 acquisition of the franchise, these earlier films were dropped from the official canon. However, the theatrical animated film “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” (2008) and its television series continuation retain their canonical status.

The Star Wars saga has had a significant impact on popular culture, with references to its fictional universe deeply embedded in everyday life. Phrases like “evil empire” and “May the Force be with you” have become part of the popular lexicon. The original Star Wars trilogy is widely considered one of the best film trilogies in history, and numerous filmmakers have been influenced by Star Wars.

For those interested in watching the Star Wars movies in chronological order, the saga begins with “Episode I: The Phantom Menace” and concludes with “Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker”. The franchise also includes animated series like “Star Wars Resistance”, which runs parallel across the three sequel-trilogy movies