Star Wars: all the films, series, animations and documentaries in the saga
Table of Contents
- Star Wars movies
- Star Wars I: Phantom Menace (1999)
- Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones (2002)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
- Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
- Han Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
- Star Wars IV: A New Hope (1977)
- Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
- Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens (2015)
- Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi (2017)
- Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
- Star Wars series
- Star Wars Documentaries & Specials
- The Dream Empire: A Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)
- Light & Magic (2022)
- Star Wars: The Story of the Jedi (2022)
- Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett (2021)
- Ahsoka: Sabine's Loth Cat (2023)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi: Return of the Jedi (2022)
- Backstage
- Zen: Grogu and the Creatures by Studio Ghibli (2022)
- Star Wars Rebels: Shorts (2014)
- Star Wars: Forces of Destiny (2017-2018)
- Star Wars: Blips (2017)
- Star Wars: Galaxy of Sions (2021)
- Star Wars: Inside the Vehicles (2021)
- Star Wars: Biomes (2021)
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May the Force be with us all padawans. The day May 4 is not just another vacant date on the calendar for fans of Star Wars. What originated as a joke among Margaret Thatcher's supporters with the pun “May 4th” and “May the force”, very similar phonetically, became a symbol of love and adoration for one of the greatest pop culture sagas.
The origin of the name, made official by the official website of Star Wars, was in 1979 with the election of Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady, as the Queen's Prime Minister, on May 4th. Thatcher's supporters wrote to the The London Evening News the phrase “May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie. Congratulations” (May the 4th be with you, Maggie. Congratulations!, in translation), a parody of the iconic phrase "May the Force be with you" (May the Force be with you), used by the Jedi.
The pun was a hit and was immediately adopted by fans of the saga all over the world, but it was something very simple. This changed in 2008, with the emergence of marches, get-togethers and cosplay contests, giving new meaning to the date once again and becoming the “May 4th be with you” that we currently know.
With one more May 4 arriving, the showmetech separated one Star Wars guide for you to review alone or in company. Since the movies e series from the universe of the franchise to documentaries, short films, special e animations de Star Wars for those who have already cleared the galaxy and are looking for something more special. Here we go?
Star Wars movies
Star Wars I: Phantom Menace (1999)
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is the first film in chronological order and the first film in the second trilogy of the saga that began in 1999. Obi-Wan and his mentor embark on a dangerous adventure in an attempt to save the planet from the clutches of Darth Sidious. During the trip, they meet a skilled boy and decide to train him to become a Jedi. But time will reveal that things are not always what they appear to be.
Where to see: Disney +
Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones (2002)
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is the direct sequence of The Phantom Menace. The second film in the second Saga trilogy, also directed by George Lucas. Ten years after their first meeting, Anakin Skywalker lives a forbidden romance with Padmé, while Obi-Wan investigates an assassination attempt on the senator and discovers a secret army of clones created to try to destroy the Jedi.
Where to see: Disney +
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
The 2008 animated film is a sequel to Episode II. In Star Wars: The Clone Wars Jedi Knights continue to fight to maintain order in the face of the Clone Wars. Entire systems are wiped out as Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi lead an army against the might of the Dark Side. This is the first animated film in Lucasfilm for its newly divided Lucasfilm Animation.
Where to see: Disney +
Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Closing the trilogy The prequel from the Star Wars saga, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith addresses the Clone Wars that are in full swing and Anakin Skywalker maintains a bond of loyalty with Palpatine, while at the same time fighting to ensure that his marriage with Padmé Amidala is not affected by this situation. Seduced by promises of power, Anakin grows closer and closer to Darth Sidious until he becomes the fearsome Darth Vader. Together they hatch a plan to annihilate the Jedi Knights once and for all.
Where to see: Disney +
Han Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Han Solo: A Star Wars Story was the second spin-off created for the Star Wars universe. The film, which brings the origin of Han Solo within the Star Wars universe, was directed by Ron Howard. In financial difficulty, pilot Han Solo and his girlfriend Qi'ra look for work. They get their hands on a valuable but dangerous substance, which ultimately leads to persecution by the Empire and separation between the two. Worried, Han uses all his cunning to infiltrate a risky plan, but which could yield the opportunity to return to his homeland and reunite with his loved one. Along the way, the pilot meets important partners, such as Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian.
Where to see: Disney +
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story precedes the events of A new hope. The film was directed by Gareth Edwards and raised about $1,058 billion at the global box office. The Rebel Alliance recruits Jyn Erso to their cause after learning that the Empire is building a powerful weapon called the Death Star. She joins forces with Captain Cassian Andor and other resistance fighters to steal the weapon plans.
Where to see: Disney +
Star Wars IV: A New Hope (1977)
Film that launched the entire Star Wars saga, let's start, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope introduces us to the trio Leia, Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. In the plot, Princess Leia is held hostage by Imperial forces commanded by Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker and Captain Han Solo must free her and restore freedom and justice to the galaxy.
He only got to call himself Episode IV after the launch of a new trilogy, which began in 1999. The first release in the Star Wars universe was directed by himself George Lucas and had a budget of only US$ 11 million that turned into revenues of more than $775M monthly at box office.
Where to see: Disney +
Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
One of the most beloved films by fans, the Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back It definitely marked the passion of an entire generation for the franchise and established the saga in cinema history. In the story, Yoda trains Luke Skywalker to be a Jedi knight. Han Solo woos Princess Leia while Darth Vader returns to battle Rebel forces trying to save the galaxy.
Where to see: Disney +
Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
Closing the first trilogy, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi addresses Luke Skywalker and his friends traveling to Tatooine and saving his friend Han Solo from the crime lord Jabba the Hutt. The Galactic Empire has begun construction of a second Death Star, aiming to annihilate the Rebel Alliance, but its completion is compromised by the Rebel Fleet, which insists on putting an end to the Empire. In the meantime, Luke Skywalker fights to rescue Vader, a former Jedi, back from the dark side of the Force.
Where to see: Disney +
Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens (2015)
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens marked the return of the saga Star Wars to theaters in 2015, directed by JJ Abrams. The film had a budget of US$245 million to produce and went on to earn around US$2,068 billion at the global box office, becoming the fifth highest-grossing film in the history of cinema.
The film focuses on the fall of Darth Vader and the Empire and the emergence, consequently, of a new dark force: the First Order. They are looking for the missing Jedi Luke Skywalker. The resistance desperately tries to find him first to save the galaxy. In the film, we meet a new promise of the Force: Rey (Daisy Ridley), along with her colleagues Finn (John Boyega) and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac); also the newest major antagonist: Kylo Ren (Adam Driver).
Where to see: Disney +
Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi (2017)
Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi is the direct continuation of The force awakens, directed by Rian Johnson. Luke Skywalker's quiet and lonely life takes a turn for the worse when he meets Rey, a young woman who shows strong signs of the Force. Her desire to learn the ways of the Jedi forces Luke to make a decision that will change his life forever. Meanwhile, Kylo Ren and General Hux lead the First Order in an all-out assault against Leia and the Resistance for supremacy of the galaxy.
Where to see: Disney +
Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
The closing film of Disney's Star Wars trilogy, not so well received by fans, sees the return of Emperor Palpatine, with the Resistance taking the lead in the battle. Training to be a full-fledged Jedi, Rey finds herself conflicted with her past and future, and fears for the answers she might get from Kylo Ren. Star Wars Episode IX': The Rise of Skywalker it also marked the de facto farewell of Carrie Fisher, the actress who gave life to Princess Leia, who died in 2016.
Where to see: Disney +
Star Wars series
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2014/2020)
Due to the success of the animated film, a 3D animated series was also commissioned by Lucasfilm Animation. Star Wars: The Clone Wars It was originally from the Cartoon Network channel and premiered in 2009, continuing the adventures of Anakin and Obi-Wan, together with padawan Ahsoka, across the Galaxy, facing villains and exploring planets unknown in the films. The series had 6 seasons, with the sixth releasing directly on Netflix.
In 2019, another season arrived with 12 episodes, coming directly to Disney+. The decision was announced at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con. Therefore, the seventh season arrived in 2020 and caused some strangeness due to the difference in approach, since this season served to get much closer to the events of Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith.
But, in general, the series addresses an epic civil war where Jedi fight to maintain freedom and win peace in the galaxy against the diabolical forces of evil, taking place between Episodes 2 and 3 of the The prequel.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 7
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021-2024)
With 3 seasons, The Bad Batch tells of members of a squad of experimental clones who make their way through an ever-changing galaxy in the aftermath of the Clone Wars. It is also an animated series on Disney+ and a spin-off of Clone Wars.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 2
Obi Wan Kenobi (2022)
Returning to live-action titles, Obi-Wan Kenobi brings Ewan McGregor back to the role of the Jedi, taking place a decade after the events of Revenge of the Sith and later Anakin Skywalker's turn as the tyrant Darth Vader. In the plot of the miniseries, Obi-Wan takes care of young Luke Skywalker and protects him from the imminent danger of the resurgence of the evil force.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 1
Star Wars: Rebels (2014-2017)
Another Lucasfilm Animation series, Star Wars: Rebels is an animation that takes place 14 years ago Revenge of the Sith and just 5 years before A new hope. In the series, we see the Phantom crew, a small group of insurgents who revolt against the Imperial system, confronting it amid the Empire's growth across the Galaxy.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 4
Andor (2022-)
Andor is a live-action spy thriller series set 5 years before Rogue One, telling the origin story of Andor, pilot and intelligence agent for the Rebel Alliance, leader of Rogue One, the unit that, on that occasion, tried to steal the Death Star plans. Accompanied by the android K-2S0 (Alan Tudyk), Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) embarks on a new adventure, set against the backdrop of the first days of the Rebellion against the Empire.
The series had its first season aired in 2022 on Disney+ and a second season was confirmed with expectations expected for August this year. However, according to IGN, Disney withdrew Andor of the 2024 calendar, most likely arriving sometime in 2025.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 1 (with the 2nd coming in 2025).
The Mandalorian (2019-2023)
The first live-action series in the Star Wars chronology begins five years after the events of Return of the Jedi, that is, after the fall of the Empire. We follow a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter in the far reaches of the galaxy, hired by Imperial forces to recover the child Grogu due to his connection to the Force, but instead flees to protect the child.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 3
The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
Speaking The Mandalorian, Boba Fett, who also appears during the events of the series, has his own series considered a spin-off, titled Boba Fett's Book. In the plot, we see what happens to bounty hunter Jango Fett, becoming the new crime lord of Jabba the Hutt's former territory.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 1
Ahsoka (2023)
Another spin-off is Ahsoka, also exploring the origin story of Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker's former padawan. The plot revolves around the character on her journey after the fall of the Galactic Empire, in search of the missing Jedi Ezra Bridgerm whose mastermind is linked to Grand Admiral Thrawn.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 1
Star Wars: The Resistance (2018-2019)
Closing the Lucasfilm Animation label, Star Wars: The Resistance tells about Kazuda Xiono, a prodigy pilot from the New Republic who is recruited by the Resistance to spy on the First Order, having to go through adventures and challenges before the powerful Captain Phasma.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 2
Star Wars Documentaries & Specials
The Dream Empire: A Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004)
Considered the greatest documentary about Star Wars, The Empire of Dreams brings together filmmakers, producers, screenwriters and actors from the franchise to detail the entire creative process behind the Star Wars trilogy. Go behind the scenes and experience a journey from the oldest versions of the script to the premieres of the biggest hits that forever changed the face of cinema. In the most comprehensive documentary about the making of the films ever created, explore the creation of Star Wars, including the challenges George Lucas and his team went through to create a saga few thought possible.
Where to see: Disney +
Light & Magic (2022)
The 2022 documentary delves into the history of the famous special effects company Light & Magic, created by George Lucas himself specifically for Star Wars, believing that “no company in Hollywood can bring my ambitious vision of 'special ship combat' to life”. In a 6-episode series featuring never-before-seen interviews and footage, director Lawrence Kasdan lifts the lid on ILM's most iconic effects, while exploring the fascinating stories of the artists and innovators who created them.
The contribution of Light & Magic in this industry was not just for Star Wars, but contributed to films, such as Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark, Poltergeist, ET The Extraterrestrial, Back to the future and so many others.
Where to see: Disney +
Star Wars: The Story of the Jedi (2022)
In this anthological animated series, we are presented with stories about the Jedi in an era before the one we know. A journey through the lives of two distinct Jedi: Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku. They will be tested as they make decisions that will determine their fates.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 1
Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett (2021)
The documentary Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett explores the legacy and creation of the character Boba Fett, still in the same period in which his first series was launched.
Where to see: Disney +
Ahsoka: Sabine's Loth Cat (2023)
The film derived from Ahsoka, lasting more than 2 hours, is a relaxation involving Anakin's ex-padawan cat. Help care for Sabine's Loth cat, Murley, as she explores the galaxy.
Where to see: Disney +
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Return of the Jedi (2022)
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Return of the Jedi is a documentary that shows the backstage and process of the production, recording and completion of the new Disney+ series about the Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor).
Where to see: Disney +
Backstage
Backstage is a Disney+ mini series in which the platform itself films how the company's series and films are produced. With Star Wars, it was no different. So much Boba Fett's Book as The Mandalorian received a documentary exploring their stories, preparations and filming, separately – Behind the Scenes: The Book of Boba Fett e Behind the Scenes / Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Additionally, interviews with the cast and production team and untold secrets were captured in this special.
Where to see: Disney +
Zen: Grogu and the Creatures by Studio Ghibli (2022)
Perhaps the most different on this list. Zen: Grogu and the creatures from Studio Ghibli is exactly what it says in the title: the designers at Studio Ghibli, the multi-Oscar-winning animation studio, designed a short film with Grogu as the protagonist. Katsuya Kondo directs the short and features music by Ludwig Göransson
Where to see: Disney +
Star Wars Rebels: Shorts (2014)
It is a dark time in the galaxy, with the Galactic Empire subjugating the people through oppression and fear, forcing some brave individuals to unite in resistance. The motley crew of the Ghost ship defends those who cannot fight for themselves, providing the spark to ignite a rebellion. The shorts are non-sequential continuations of Star Wars: Rebels.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 1
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny (2017-2018)
Untold stories of the heroines of the Star Wars universe, starring Rey, Jyn Erso, Princess Leia, Sabine Wren, Padmé Amidala and Ahsoka Tano. See how the choices they make, big and small, shape the fate of the Galaxy. This special animated series celebrates female protagonism within Star Wars.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 2
Star Wars: Blips (2017)
What does a curious little droid do when he's not roaming space on a daring mission to save the galaxy? The purpose of special production Star Wars: Blips features BB-8 in his own series of animated short films, featuring heroes from the Star Wars universe like Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 as they dodge Imperial soldiers, follow Chewie in the Millennium Falcon and get into trouble in trouble with the mischievous porgs.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 1
Star Wars: Galaxy of Sions (2021)
For those who love the Star Wars soundtrack, the following documentary fits like a glove. Star Wars: Galaxy of Zions explores the environment of a galaxy far, far away through themes of wonder, excitement, quirks, and many others. Immerse yourself in the hum of Coruscant at dusk, hear the light side of the Force as Rey connects with her Jedi past, and be swept away by thunderous lightsaber duels. In other words, experience the nostalgic sounds of the entire Star Wars universe.
Where to see: Disney +
Star Wars: Inside the Vehicles (2021)
For those obsessed with the ships that surrounded the Star Wars Galaxy, the episodic documentary Star Wars: Inside the Vehicles allows the viewer to get up close and personal with some of the most iconic ships and vehicles from the Star Wars films.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 1
Star Wars: Biomes (2021)
And lastly, how about exploring the real scenarios used in Star Wars? Take a virtual vacation to some of the most iconic and beloved locations from the saga films, such as Hoth, Tatooine and Sorgan, in this enchanting documentary series.
Where to see: Disney +
Number of seasons: 1
See also other features:
Star Wars, Wikipedia, Examination, IGN
Reviewed by Eduardo Ariedo
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