Star Wars Chronological Viewing Order
by i_am_job184 | created - 18 Apr 2015 | updated - 18 Nov 2017 | PublicIn preparation for Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, here are all the current major canonical* Star Wars releases in chronological order.
*I've included the Tartakovsky 2003 Clone Wars series because it's brilliant, the Droids/Ewoks as interesting relics & The Holiday Special, because...
Note: An alternate, fan created viewing of the Star Wars Saga known as the 'Machete Order', which follows the story from a thematic POV rather than chronological/release date is as follows:
A New Hope (1977)
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Attack of the Clones (2002)
Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Return of the Jedi (1983)
*Reasons for this order and the omission of The Phantom Menace are elucidated here: http://www.nomachetejuggling.com/2011/11/11/the-star-wars-saga-suggested-viewing-order/ - although others would beg to differ and see the Star Wars Saga from a certain point of view: http://www.starwarsringtheory.com/
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1. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
PG | 136 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.
Director: George Lucas | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd
Votes: 856,140 | Gross: $474.54M
2. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
PG | 142 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Ten years after initially meeting, Anakin Skywalker shares a forbidden romance with Padmé Amidala, while Obi-Wan Kenobi discovers a secret clone army crafted for the Jedi.
Director: George Lucas | Stars: Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Lee
Votes: 758,659 | Gross: $310.68M
3. Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003–2005)
TV-Y7 | 6 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The events and battles of the Galactic Republic's last major war are recounted.
Stars: Mat Lucas, James Arnold Taylor, André Sogliuzzo, Grey Griffin
Votes: 28,902
Watch Chapters 1-21
(which would be Season 1, 2 and the first episode of Season 3, or if watching on DVD, the complete Vol. 1 and the first chapter on the Vol. 2 DVD)
Note: Not considered canon, but it's a brilliantly animated series from Genndy Tartakovsky (creator of Dexter's Lab & Samurai Jack & writer/director/animator on The Powerpuff Girls)
4. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Jedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatists.
Stars: Tom Kane, Dee Bradley Baker, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor
Votes: 120,206
Individual episodes (121 in total) listed below in the order given by Leeland Chee (Lucasfilm's continuity guy aka Holocron Keeper < how's that for job title)
5.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Cat and Mouse
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Anakin is tasked to fly a prototypical cloaked ship to get supplies to Bail Organa on Christophsis, but can't resist an urge to attack a blockade headed by the infamous Admiral Trench.
Director: Kyle Dunlevy | Stars: Matt Lanter, Tom Kane, Dee Bradley Baker, James Arnold Taylor
Votes: 3,660
Season 2, Episode 16 (2.16)
6.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
The Hidden Enemy
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Anakin and Obi-Wan discover evidence of a traitor amongst their ranks while attempting to lead Republic forces to liberate Christophsis from a Separatist siege.
Director: Steward Lee | Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, James Arnold Taylor, Matt Lanter, Nika Futterman
Votes: 4,104
Season 1, Episode 16 (1.16)
7. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
PG | 98 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
As the Clone Wars sweep the galaxy, Anakin Skywalker and his new Padawan, Ahsoka Tano, embark on a mission to rescue the kidnapped son of Jabba the Hutt. The renegade Count Dooku, however, is determined to ensure that they fail.
Director: Dave Filoni | Stars: Matt Lanter, Nika Futterman, Tom Kane, Ashley Eckstein
Votes: 73,017 | Gross: $35.16M
Theatrical release.
8.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Clone Cadets
(2010)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Unless they want to flunk out, the clones of Domino Squad must learn to work together during their training on Kamino.
Director: Dave Filoni | Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, Larry Brandenburg, Nolan North, Tasia Valenza
Votes: 4,110
Season 3, Episode 1 (3.01)
9.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Supply Lines
(2010)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Jedi Master Ima-Gun Di and his men are trapped on the besieged world of Ryloth. Senator Bail Organa teams up with Representative Jar Jar Binks to convince neutral King Katuunko of Toydaria to send aid to the Twi'leks of Ryloth.
Director: Brian Kalin O'Connell | Stars: Phil LaMarr, Dee Bradley Baker, Brian George, Robin Atkin Downes
Votes: 3,462
Season 3, Episode 3 (3.03)
10.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Ambush
(2008)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Yoda, along with three clone troopers, must face off against Asajj Ventress and her droid army while on a mission to a moon of Rugosa.
Director: Dave Bullock | Stars: Tom Kane, Dee Bradley Baker, Brian George, Corey Burton
Votes: 5,814
Season 1, Episode 1 (1.01)
11.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Rising Malevolence
(2008)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
General Grievous uses his latest weapon, the Malevolence, to destroy Plo Koon's fleet. Stuck in an escape pod with three clone troopers, Koon fends off more battle droids while Anakin and Ahsoka mount a rescue mission.
Director: Dave Filoni | Stars: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, James Arnold Taylor, Dee Bradley Baker
Votes: 5,146
Season 1, Episode 2 (1.02)
12.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Shadow of Malevolence
(2008)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Malevolence has been revealed to the Republic. Anakin and Shadow Squad, accompanied by Ahsoka and Master Koon, launch an attack in their new long-range Y-wing bombers.
Director: Brian Kalin O'Connell | Stars: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, Tom Kane, James Arnold Taylor
Votes: 4,810
Season 1, Episode 3 (1.03)
13.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Destroy Malevolence
(2008)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Padmé Amidala and C-3PO are taken hostage by Grievous aboard the Malevolence. Anakin and Obi-Wan board the ship to rescue the senator and her protocol droid.
Director: Brian Kalin O'Connell | Stars: Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor, Catherine Taber, Matthew Wood
Votes: 4,677
Season 1, Episode 4 (1.04)
14.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Rookies
(2008)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Alone on a distant outpost, Commander Cody and Captain Rex must inspire the rookie clones to believe in themselves to stave off a commando droid invasion.
Director: Justin Ridge | Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, James Arnold Taylor, Matthew Wood, Matt Lanter
Votes: 5,094
Season 1, Episode 5 (1.05)
15.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Downfall of a Droid
(2008)
TV-PG | 20 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Anakin must find the missing R2-D2 before the Separatists discover the Jedi military secrets locked in his memory banks.
Director: Rob Coleman | Stars: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, Matthew Wood, Ron Perlman
Votes: 4,353
Season 1, Episode 6 (1.06)
16.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Duel of the Droids
(2008)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Anakin, Ahsoka and replacement droid R3-S6 embark on a dual rescue/sabotage mission when they discover R2-D2 is being held at General Grievous' secret enemy listening post.
Director: Rob Coleman | Stars: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, Dee Bradley Baker, Matthew Wood
Votes: 4,319
Season 1, Episode 7 (1.07)
17.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Bombad Jedi
(2008)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Padmé travels to Rodia to meet with old family friend Onaconda Farr about the lack of food rations. Unfortunately Farr has just made a deal with the Separatists. Padmé is imprisoned, leaving it up to Jar Jar Binks and C-3PO to rescue her.
Director: Jesse Yeh | Stars: Anthony Daniels, Ahmed Best, Catherine Taber, Matthew Wood
Votes: 4,412
Season 1, Episode 8 (1.08)
18.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Cloak of Darkness
(2008)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Ahsoka and Master Luminara escort captured Nute Gunray to trial, unaware that Count Dooku has dispatched his deadly apprentice Asajj Ventress to free the prisoner and eliminate the Jedi.
Director: Dave Filoni | Stars: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, Olivia d'Abo, Tom Kenny
Votes: 4,463
Season 1, Episode 9 (1.09)
19.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Lair of Grievous
(2008)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
General Grievous must prove himself worthy of the Separatists when Count Dooku leads Kit Fisto and his former Padawan to Grievous' villainous enclave.
Director: Atsushi Takeuchi | Stars: Phil LaMarr, Matthew Wood, Tom Kenny, Dee Bradley Baker
Votes: 4,592
Season 1, Episode 10 (1.10)
20.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Dooku Captured
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
During their own attempt to kidnap Count Dooku, Anakin and Obi-Wan discover that the Sith Lord has already been captured by pirates.
Director: Jesse Yeh | Stars: Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor, Jim Cummings, Corey Burton
Votes: 4,104
Season 1, Episode 11 (1.11)
21.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
The Gungan General
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
While negotiating Count Dooku's ransom, Anakin and Obi-Wan are taken prisoner. The Jedi and Sith form an unlikely alliance in a bid to escape, with Jar Jar Binks as their only hope.
Director: Justin Ridge | Stars: Phil LaMarr, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor, Dee Bradley Baker
Votes: 4,002
Season 1, Episode 12 (1.12)
22.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Jedi Crash
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Anakin is injured while rescuing Aayla Secura from Super Battle Droids equipped with rocket packs. Ahsoka crash-lands their shuttle on the neutral planet of Maridun, where the native Lurmen villagers refuse to takes sides in the war.
Director: Rob Coleman | Stars: Ashley Eckstein, Jennifer Hale, Matt Lanter, Dee Bradley Baker
Votes: 3,993
Season 1, Episode 13 (1.13)
23.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Defenders of Peace
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
While the Jedi combat a new Separatist weapon, the pacifist Lurmen must decide whether they will surrender or fight with Anakin, Ahsoka and Aayla Secura.
Director: Steward Lee | Stars: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, George Takei, Alec Medlock
Votes: 3,962
Season 1, Episode 14 (1.14)
24.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Trespass
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
While investigating the disappearance of a clone security force, Anakin and Obi-Wan get caught in the middle of a conflict between the territorial inhabitants of a desolate ice world and the greedy representatives of a nearby moon.
Director: Brian Kalin O'Connell | Stars: James Arnold Taylor, Matt Lanter, Brian George, Jennifer Hale
Votes: 4,061
Season 1, Episode 15 (1.15)
25.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Blue Shadow Virus
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Evil scientist Dr. Nuvo Vindi is recreating the dreaded Blue Shadow Virus in his secret underground lab on Naboo. When he captures Senator Amidala and Jar Jar Binks, Anakin and Obi-Wan mount a rescue operation.
Director: Giancarlo Volpe | Stars: Catherine Taber, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor, Ashley Eckstein
Votes: 3,806
Season 1, Episode 17 (1.17)
26.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Mystery of a Thousand Moons
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The fatal Blue Shadow Virus is released, infecting Ahsoka, Padmé and many clone troopers. Anakin and Obi-Wan must find the antidote on a mysterious planet from which no visitor has ever returned.
Director: Jesse Yeh | Stars: Matt Lanter, Catherine Taber, Ashley Eckstein, James Arnold Taylor
Votes: 3,709
Season 1, Episode 18 (1.18)
27.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Storm Over Ryloth
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Separatists have invaded the Twi'lek home planet of Ryloth. Anakin and Ahsoka lead a squadron of fighters against a Trade Federation battleship commanded by Neimoidian Captain Mar Tuuk.
Director: Brian Kalin O'Connell | Stars: Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter, Dee Bradley Baker, Corey Burton
Votes: 3,882
Season 1, Episode 19 (1.19)
28.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Innocents of Ryloth
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
To sabotage a powerful Separatist weapon, Obi-Wan and a small clone force enter an occupied town, and discover that its residents are being used as a living shield.
Director: Justin Ridge | Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, James Arnold Taylor, Corey Burton, Matthew Wood
Votes: 4,015
Season 1, Episode 20 (1.20)
29.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Liberty on Ryloth
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Mace Windu and his clone troopers aim to liberate the Ryloth capitol of Lessu but needs to acquire the help of a Twi'lek resistance group led by Cham Syndulla in order to do so.
Director: Rob Coleman | Stars: Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Robin Atkin Downes, Matthew Wood, Dee Bradley Baker
Votes: 3,799
Season 1, Episode 21 (1.21)
30.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Holocron Heist
(2009)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Darth Sidious commissions a bounty hunter to break into the Jedi Temple Archives.
Director: Justin Ridge | Stars: Corey Burton, James Arnold Taylor, Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein
Votes: 3,833
Season 2, Episode 1 (2.01)
31.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Cargo of Doom
(2009)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
With Anakin and Ahsoka in pursuit, Cad Bane seeks the last piece to unlock the holocron he stole for Darth Sidious.
Director: Rob Coleman | Stars: Corey Burton, Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, Dee Bradley Baker
Votes: 3,792
Season 2, Episode 2 (2.02)
32.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Children of the Force
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
With the information from the stolen holocron, Darth Sidious orders Cad Bane to kidnap several Force-sensitive children for his scheme.
Director: Brian Kalin O'Connell | Stars: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, James Arnold Taylor, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
Votes: 3,662
Season 2, Episode 3 (2.03)
33.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Bounty Hunters
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Obi-Wan, Anakin and Ahsoka crash land on Felucia and reluctantly join four bounty hunters in defending a village from Hondo Ohnaka's pirate gang.
Director: Steward Lee | Stars: James Arnold Taylor, Matt Lanter, Anna Graves, Ashley Eckstein
Votes: 3,395
Season 2, Episode 17 (2.17)
Star Wars does Seven Samurai / The Magificent Seven.
34.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
The Zillo Beast
(2010)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When the Republic detonates a powerful electro-proton bomb to settle the battle of Malastare, it accidentally wakens an ancient and thought to be extinct Zillo Beast.
Director: Giancarlo Volpe | Stars: Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Matt Lanter, Greg Baldwin, Ian Abercrombie
Votes: 3,353
Season 2, Episode 18 (2.18)
35.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
The Zillo Beast Strikes Back
(2010)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Zillo Beast has been captured and is brought to Coruscant for testing. Chancellor Palpatine wants to learn the secrets of its invulnerability but only manages to make the beast angry enough to escape.
Director: Steward Lee | Stars: Ian Abercrombie, Matt Lanter, Cara Pifko, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
Votes: 3,376
Season 2, Episode 19 (2.19)
36.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Senate Spy
(2009)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
At the Jedi High Council's request, Padmé investigates a Separatist conspiracy in the Senate.
Director: Steward Lee | Stars: Matt Lanter, Catherine Taber, Robin Atkin Downes, Gideon Emery
Votes: 3,509
Season 2, Episode 4 (2.04)
37.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Landing at Point Rain
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Anakin, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan and Ki-Adi-Mundi lead a landing party to destroy a droid factory on Geonosis.
Director: Brian Kalin O'Connell | Stars: Matt Lanter, Brian George, Dee Bradley Baker, Ashley Eckstein
Votes: 4,018
Season 2, Episode 5 (2.05)
38.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Weapons Factory
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Luminara and Anakin act as decoys to divert new enemy super-tanks, while Padawans Barriss Offee and Ahsoka attempt to destroy a Separatist droid factory.
Director: Giancarlo Volpe | Stars: Olivia d'Abo, Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter, Meredith Salenger
Votes: 3,634
Season 2, Episode 6 (2.06)
39.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Legacy of Terror
(2009)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Luminara Unduli disappears during a sandstorm while following Poggle the Lesser. When Anakin and Obi-Wan track her to an ancient temple, they are attacked by undead Geonosian warriors.
Director: Steward Lee | Stars: Olivia d'Abo, James Arnold Taylor, Matt Lanter, Dee Bradley Baker
Votes: 3,569
Season 2, Episode 7 (2.07)
40.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Brain Invaders
(2009)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Ahsoka, Barris and Tango Company board a supply ship to a station near Ord Cestus. But one of the troopers has been infected by a Geonosian brain worm and has taken along a nest full of worm eggs to submit the others.
Director: Steward Lee | Stars: Ashley Eckstein, Meredith Salenger, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor
Votes: 3,696
Season 2, Episode 8 (2.08)
41.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Grievous Intrigue
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Master Eeth Koth has tracked down General Grievous, but is soon captured and tortured as an example to the Jedi. Obi-Wan, Anakin and Adi Gallia mount a rescue attempt, unaware that Grievous is expecting them to do just that.
Director: Giancarlo Volpe | Stars: Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor, Matthew Wood, Dee Bradley Baker
Votes: 3,481
Season 2, Episode 9 (2.09)
42.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
The Deserter
(2010)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Obi-Wan and a detachment of the 501st track down General Grievous on Saleucami. When Captain Rex is injured he is taken to a farmhouse to recuperate, only to find the farmer has a familiar face.
Director: Robert Dalva | Stars: James Arnold Taylor, Dee Bradley Baker, Matthew Wood, Nika Futterman
Votes: 3,671
Season 2, Episode 10 (2.10)
43.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Lightsaber Lost
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure