this is the correct order of star wars films by year

The 9th Star Wars film is officially released but still confused about the order of the films? This is the correct sequence of Star Wars Movies by Year or story chronology.

In a few more days, the ninth film of the film series science fictionStar Wars, The Rise of Skywalker will be released, gang.

In addition to closing the trilogy that begins with The Force Awakens in 2015, this film will also close the family story Skywalker which has become the focus Star Wars from 1977.

Through 9 films, we have become acquainted with 3 generations of this family whose story will finally be completed in mid-December 2019.

Correct Order of Star Wars Movies by Year

What often makes the general public dizzy, series films Star Wars it was released out of order. Be a movie Star Wars first released is not the first film based on the storyline.

For the year system, Star Wars using events Battle of Yavin the one in the movie Episode IV - A New Hope as a benchmark.

BBY or Before Battle of Yavin signifies the period before Episode IV and ABY or After Battle of Yavin signifies the period after Episode IV, gang.

Well, with the help of the information above, here Jaka will explain the order of the Star Wars films based on the chronology of the story!

1. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

If you follow the order of the film Star Wars correct, Phantom Menace is the first film, although it is actually the fourth film released.

Episodes I, II, and III of Star Wars make up Prequel Trilogy which tells the process of growing up Anakin Skywalker.

This film is set in 32 BBY and tell the story of the Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and students, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), in protecting Planet Naboo from invasion.

In the middle of their journey, Qui-Gon meets Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd) young and saw the potential in Anakin as a Jedi.

2. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)

10 years after Episode 1 in year 22 BBY, Anakin (Hayden Christensen) had turned into a Jedi disciple under Obi-Wan's guidance after Qui-Gon Jinn's death.

The two of them were assigned to protect Queen of Naboo, Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman), and against the separatist movement led by Count Dooku (Christopher Lee).

In this film, Anakin's tendency to act impulsively is shown who has a romantic relationship with Padme even though it has been banned.

3. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Closing film Star Wars Trilogy Prequel it takes place 3 years after Episode II in 19 BBY and recounts Anakin's fall to the dark side.

After finding out that Padme was pregnant, Anakin started having a lot of nightmares and Darth Sidious (Ian McDiarmid) used this opportunity to seduce Anakin into adopting the path Sith.

Sidious's plan works and the film shows Anakin turning into a tragic antagonist, Darth Vader, and turned against the other Jedi.

4. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

For movie order Star Wars by year of release, A New Hope is the first that's why this trilogy is called Original Trilogy.

19 years after the Jedi were massacred by Sidious and Vader, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) dragged into the conflict between Empire and Rebel Alliance.

In this film, Luke meets Obi-Wan (Alec Guinness) The old man who taught Luke how to use the Jedi abilities that ran in his Skywalker blood.

Along with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Luke joins the fight against cruelty Empire led by Darth Sidious and Darth Vader.

5. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Continuing the film sequence discussion Star Wars, we arrive at The Empire Strikes Back so-called film Star Wars best.

3 years after Episode IV in 3 ABY, turn Empire who turned to launch an attack on the Rebel Alliance starting from their base in Planet Hot.

After receiving a message from beyond the grave from his mentor, Obi-Wan, Luke flies to Planet Dagobah to study with Yoda (Frank Oz), a powerful Jedi from the times Prequel Trilogy.

Meanwhile, Han and Leia must escape from being chased Empire led personally by Darth Vader.

6. Star Wars: Episode VI - The Return of the Jedi (1983)

As a closing film Original Trilogy, this film also ends Anakin's story which starts from Episode I.

Set right after Episode V at 3 ABY, Return of the Jedi begins with Luke and Leia who struggle to save Han after Han is captured by Empire.

At the same time, Luke discovers that he and Leia are siblings who were separated at birth to protect them both from Anakin.

Anakin who was once predicted to be the savior of the Jedi finally turned against Sidious and sacrificed himself to save his son, Luke.

7. Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)

After waiting 32 years, story Star Wars continue again in Sequel Trilogy opened by movie The Force Awakens.

30 years after Episode VI in 34 ABY, remains Empire who took the name First Order get into war with Resistance born of Rebel Alliance in Original Trilogy.

Scavenger Rey (Daisy Ridley) involved in the war and met Han and Leia who were now generals in Resistance.

In this film, Rey also meets Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), a Sith from First Order who turned out to be the son of Han and Leia.

In addition, this film also contains scenes cameo from local actors Iko Uwais and Yayan Ruhian, gang!

8. Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)

Right after the end Episode VII, First Order launch a counterattack against New Republic who almost killed General Leia.

At the same time, Rey arrived at Planet Ahch-To and meets Luke who is now self-isolating after failing to protect Kylo Ren from Sith influence.

After hearing about Luke and Kylo Ren's past, Rey decides to try to save Kylo Ren from the dark side and meets Snoke (Andy Serkis), teacher of Kylo Ren.

9. Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

I can't believe we've reached the end of the movie sequence Star Wars, gang, which will end in a few days with the release The Rise of Skywalker.

Director J.J. Abrams already stated that this is just the end of the Skywalker family story that begins with Anakin and continues by Luke and ends by Kylo Ren.

But don't worry, film studio Disney always the owner of this series has stated that Star Wars will continue even though it will not focus on the story of the Skywalker family.

Other Star Wars Movie Sequences

In addition to the 9 main films that are incorporated into Skywalker Saga, there are several other works such as television series and movies spin off who also has a connection with the world Star Wars.

For movie details spin off Jaka will discuss it in more detail but for the television series, Jaka will only mention it briefly here.

Animated series The Clone Wars set between Episode II and _Episode III and animated series Star Wars Rebels set between Episode III and Episode IV.

Meanwhile, the animated series Star Wars Resistance set right before Episode VII and serial live actionThe Mandalorian set between Episode VI and Episode VII.

10. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)

So far, movies Star Wars: The Clone Wars is the only animated film Star Wars and is set between Episode II and _Episode III.

In this movie, Anakin (Matt Lanter) who were already considered seniors were assigned to mentor the young Jedi, Ahsoka Tano (Ashley Eckstein).

This film has a production quality below the film Star Wars others because it was actually only made to promote the animated TV series with the same title.

11. Rogue One - A Star Wars Story (2016)

The film is set right before Episode IV and tell the stories of some members Rebel Alliance in stealing the headquarters blueprint Empire, Death Star.

This movie is also special because there are two characters here, Grand Moff Tarkin and Princess Leia, who was successfully resurrected through CGI, gang!

Although the film has a focus on new characters, some of the characters from Skywalker Saga also appears here like Darth Vader and robots C-3PO, gang.

12. Solo - A Star Wars Story (2018)

Han Solo is often considered as one of the characters Star Wars most liked by the public and it's no wonder this character has spin off alone in the movie Solo - A Star Wars Story.

This film is set 10 years before Episode IV in 10 BBY and tells the adventures of Han (Alden Ehrenreich), Chewbacca, and Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover) as a criminal.

Unfortunately, this film suffered a lot of problems during the shooting process and was considered a failure because it made very little profit compared to the film Star Wars other.

That's, gang, the sequence of the movie Star Wars based on the true chronology of the story from Jaka. For those before Episode IX release, it's a good idea to follow the order here.

As a side note, movies spin-offRogue One and Solo place before Episode IV or the beginning of Original Trilogy.

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