Star Wars canon movies
This exhaustive list of movies which are part of the canon timeline includes all the episodic movies from 1977 to our days, The Clone Wars and all movies released by Disney since 2015.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
May 1977 | Directed by George Lucas
Luke joins forces with Obi-Wan, Han Solo, Leia, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station.
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
June 1980 | Directed by Irvin Kershner
Luke begins Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued by Darth Vader and a bounty hunter named Boba Fett all over the galaxy.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
May 1983 | Directed by Richard Marquand
The Rebels dispatch to Endor to destroy the second Death Star. Meanwhile, Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
May 1999 | Directed by George Lucas
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
May 2002 | Directed by George Lucas
Obi-Wan investigates an assassination attempt on the senator and discovers a secret clone army crafted for the Jedi.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
May 2005 | Directed by George Lucas
As Obi-Wan pursues a new threat, Anakin acts as a double agent between the Jedi Council and Palpatine.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
August 2008 | Directed by Dave Filoni
Anakin and his new apprentice Ahsoka must rescue the kidnapped son of Jabba the Hutt.
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
December 2015 | Directed by J.J. Abrams
As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey and Finn must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
December 2016 | Directed by Gareth Edwards
Jyn Erso, the daughter of an Imperial scientist, joins the Rebel Alliance in a risky move to steal the plans for the Death Star.
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
December 2017 | Directed by Rian Johnson
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares for battle with the First Order.
Solo: A Star Wars Story
May 2018 | Directed by Ron Howard
Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion.
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
December 2019 | Directed by J.J. Abrams
The surviving members of the resistance face the First Order once again and the legendary conflict between the Jedi and the Sith reaches its peak.