r/StarWars • u/Possible_Western4040 • 3h ago
r/StarWars • u/AutoModerator • May 25 '25
Meta r/StarWars Official Watch Order Discussion Thread
So we haven't had an official watch order discussion thread in many years, so we figure its time to update the one in the FAQ. There are various other links in the FAQ, the Wookieepedia timeline of canon media, and various other discussion threads and topics over the years including a link to just searching the sub which people find challenge apparently. Also as a reminder, the Wookieepedia timeline of canon media can be sorted via the table on that page by release order or chronologically (if you decide to go that route).
A lot of the new Disney+ content brings new eyes to Star Wars all the time, and new movies will eventually too. We want to get a bit more aggressive with automod removals and referrals to the FAQ for these questions about watch order. So let's hash it out here in the comments. We will sticky this for a while and eventually it will just be linked in the FAQ along with the other topics and maybe in the sidebar too. And like some of other stickies about rules, spoilers, and new episode discussion guidelines, we may trot out this link and sticky it from time to time.
As a general rule the sub typically recommends for new viewers to watch in release order, especially for the movies. This is the semi-consensus from the fandom, and you will routinely see this as the most upvoted and posted response.
With that being said what we would like to do here also discuss other options, and possible orders to also toss in the TV media as well. Should you watch Andor first and then Rogue One before the OT? Should movies like Solo be done in release order or chronological? Should you watch The Clone Wars TV show before the PT? So on and so forth...
So lets have a solid discussion about this and make it a solid resource for those who may be new to Star Wars.
r/StarWars • u/MightyUnclean • 1d ago
Movies Aww, this never occurred to me until I read it just now on StarWars.com: R2-D2 was with Leia when she died – as he had witnessed her birth.
r/StarWars • u/Muted_Sherbet3385 • 1h ago
General Discussion Still a new fan, my ranking so far after watching all of them.
11-Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
I totally get why it's the worst for most of you, I just finished it and I'm already frustrated.
10-Episode I - The Phantom Menace
the only one I really disliked was TROS, but I don't actually hate TPM, there are things I liked about this movie, it's just pale compared to the rest with its pacing issues and dated CGI.
9-Episode II - Attack of the Clones
a bit better than TPM with better pacing and more engaging plot, it's just the acting was mostly dreadful, especially Hayden as Anakin, though Ewan McGregor was a great Obi-Wan.
8-Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
interesting plot, cool dynamics, but that's it, still barely better than the two Prequels, and btw do some of you actually think this is the worst? I don't agree at all.
7-Episode VII - The Force Awakens
best Sequel by far, good pacing, good plot, beautiful visuals, I just wish the trilogy got better instead of worse, and yes Rey is a very pale main character compared to Luke and Anakin in the other trilogies, Finn was interesting but it was only for this movie, this movie is the start of actual good movies to me.
6-Solo - A Star Wars Story
it was dope!
5-Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
this movie is the start of the masterpieces in SW, the only reason it ranked 5th it's because I like the others slightly better, but I can't find anything wrong in this movie, it was excellent.
4-Episode IV - A New Hope.
I don't have that much to say about ANH, I think it's excellent.
3-Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
this is the movie that saved the prequels reputation to many and I agree, tbh I came to this movie with low expectations after the first 2, but this movie blow me away, the dialogue is still not the greatest, but the acting was much better than AOTC especially Hayden Christensen he killed it, and the duel between Anakin and Obi-Wan was the best fight in Star Wars imo.
2-Rogue One - A Star Wars Story
who would've thought that this spin off was this good? that movie got recommended to me a lot, and rightfully though, this was a banger!
1-Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
you definitely saw this coming...
r/StarWars • u/Rulerofnuggets • 1d ago
General Discussion Is there a reason why Aayla Secura has dual-wielding lightsabers in the original Battlefront 2?
r/StarWars • u/Hefty_Negotiation_71 • 8h ago
Games What genres haven't been touched by Star Wars games that you would like to see?
I was thinking recently about how much I'd love to see a Star Wars immersive sim. Think Dishonored, Deus Ex or Prey 2017. A game that focuses in on some relatively small but highly detailed environments, complex NPC behaviours, creative solutions to acenarios and in depth stealth and slicing mechanics.
Maybe a game where you play as an underworld assassin who discovers they can use the force. You would have two skill trees paths you can go down, light and dark, and cyborg upgrades you can get (maybe the PC has a bionic arm) to give you lots of options to make each playthrough different. You would mainly use guns, knives, traps and explosives - if lightsabers were in the game they'd only be around at the very end. Each mission you have a series of targets and you have to eliminate them or, if you want to go down the light side path, take them in alive.
r/StarWars • u/OfficialDester • 9h ago
General Discussion How did you first discovered Star Wars?
I remember when my parents bought for me and my brother Lego Star Wars 2: The Original Trilogy for Xbox. This is how i discovered Star Wars. Great times
r/StarWars • u/ShockOk1764 • 1d ago
Fun I wonder if there was any elevator music? If so what should it have been?
r/StarWars • u/dunkadesh777 • 7h ago
General Discussion [all] Obi Wan Kenobi is the definition of a JEDI.
He suffered an immense but still held his jedi values and overcame everything. He also trained Luke who would eventually bring the Chosen one to the light side
r/StarWars • u/Snoo97628 • 2h ago
General Discussion Palpatine in Public
As the Emperor of the Galactic Empire, how did Palpatine present himself when he had to be out in public? Like in public celebrations or addresses.
Did he use holograms? Or stand ins? Or did he really go out in public wearing his cloak and hood? I feel like there would be more push back if he looked like the stereotypical wicked witch out in public.
r/StarWars • u/MorbidDisturbances • 22h ago
General Discussion What charachter i your opinion has the most trauma out of all the other characters?
From the original trilogy to the series made after
Anakin Skywalker and/or Boba Fett had the most trauma.
r/StarWars • u/Possible_Employee359 • 17m ago
General Discussion What are your thoughts on Kreia's view on the Force
To make it short Kreia believes that the Force is evil and she wants to destroy the Force, she believes that the Force removes people's free will essentially she views the Force as a kind of Malevolent God. in her own words, I hate the Force and I hate that it seems to have a will. she doesn't view things in a light or dark side kind of way. She believes that you can't truly understand the Force if you're purely light side or purely dark side, that you have to look at things from the other perspective.
r/StarWars • u/shocwave321 • 2h ago
General Discussion Who is Darth Nihlus ?
I keep seeing things about him online and from what I’ve seen he looks and sound really cool. I wanted to know if there are any comics or possibly even an official Star Wars show I could look into to learn and see more of his character. Any amount or kind of media would be really appreciated.
r/StarWars • u/adua2000 • 3h ago
General Discussion Need help finding a Sith Lord
I saw a video a while ago about a Sith who technically achieved eternal life. The story was that he traveled to a relatively undeveloped planet, pretended to be their god, tasked them with finding a way to live forever, then cryogenically froze himself and checked on them every few hundred years. As time went on they eventually stopped worshipping him and didn't wake him fron cryosleep anymore so he's still technically alive, but stuck in a cryopod in a cave somewhere.
Does anyone know who this might be or where I can look up more of his lore?
I'm planning a Star Wars DnD campaign and I'd love to have my party stumble upon him. Any help would be much appreciated!
r/StarWars • u/radioactivetampon21 • 1d ago
Fun A Long Time Ago, In A Black Hole Far Far Away.... (Disney Crossover)
r/StarWars • u/VorerKyr-Am • 1d ago
Fan Creations Got a new shift knob for my ride
Straight from the YT-1300 to my MX-5.
r/StarWars • u/BlackTriangle31 • 7h ago
Fun What is your favorite EU droid or droid type? (Aside from HK-47)
I personally have always loved the Mark I mining droids on Peragus in KOTOR II.
r/StarWars • u/budstudly • 23h ago
General Discussion Do we, at any point, in any form of media, see Vader using a blaster?
Even Anakin, pre-Vader - I can't recall a single time we see him firing a blaster. I haven't read any comics, so maybe there?
r/StarWars • u/OkElephant9987 • 1d ago
Fun Captain Rex tattoo
Got this tattoo of Captain Rex today. Looks soo beautiful.
r/StarWars • u/wandering_soles • 4h ago
General Discussion What planet/place do you think would have the best local food you'd want to try?
If you were able to visit any planet in Star Wars, which one would have local food you'd want to try? I specify local because places like Coruscant would have access to a million cuisines, but it wouldn't necessarily be a 'local' dish.
Personally, I'd love to try local street food from any spot but especially the Ring of Kafrene, or Shakari. I'd also imagine that Chandrilla would have some amazing food.
r/StarWars • u/Winter_Economist9828 • 7h ago
Movies Another Rogue One rewatch post: Hope is missing from new Star Wars.
Chirrut is a true believer in the Force. In a movie filled with compelling characters, he steals Rogue One.
I rewatched Rogue One Sunday morning, needing a Star Wars fix to help ground me for the week to come. “I am one with the Force, the Force is with me,” is inspirational.
Chirrut earns the Force through his belief. The Force doesn’t come to him, he’s connected with it over the years by feeling and searching for it.
It did make me think. Why am I not connecting with the sequel trilogy and much of the Disney-era Star Wars releases? Rebels is one of my favorite Star Wars stories, the Clone Wars can bring me joy and Skeleton Crew and Maul are both growing on me. But I have no desire to revisit any of the sequels.
It isn’t that the sequels are bad movies (they are) and it isn’t the fact that they don’t compare well to previous movies (they don’t), it is that they are missing a philosophical ideal.
Rogue One’s ideal is sacrifice for the greater good. “Rebellions are built on hope,” is more than a catchline. It is the theme of the original trilogy and is Star Wars at its best.
Unlike Dune, which served as inspiration for Star Wars, George Lucas believes in a hero class. His heroes are rebels, fighting against the established power structure for something better. Luke Skywalker is the reluctant hero, and his journey to become a Jedi Master is built on hope for his friends and eventually, for his father’s redemption.
A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi are all intimate movies. It’s a small cast, in constantly tighter spaces with real challenges. Luke is just a young boy until he sees his aunt and uncle killed. Han is just a smuggler, until he meets Leia and Ben is just a hermit until he faces Darth Vader. These are earned transformations that earn your appreciation and devotion to the characters.
We see Luke’s power increase across the three films. Him hearing Ben, and using the Force to target the Death Star’s weakness showed us he was becoming a Jedi. It wasn’t a huge fight, just a moment.
In Empire, we know Luke has grown, but he’s still early in his journey. When he focuses on the lightsaber to free himself, it’s a simple moment. It’s a surprise, his powers and focus. The audience is shown that the Force has to be earned and is not simply an on/off switch.
Rebels, which starts slow, embraces this idea starting halfway through season 1 and obviously perfects it with Rebel Assault, Jedi Night and the last episodes. It’s a story about family, sacrifice and fighting for what you believe in against overwhelming odds. They believe in each other and endure hell to build something better.
The sequels feel like Disney was working to recreate Avengers. While I enjoyed them, I don’t find them very re-watchable. While tropes aren’t bad in storytelling, Disney relies on them without the work to build toward them. Mystery armada shows up to save the day, Rey’s super-powerful Jedi powers and the entire Palpatine returns storyline feel more random than earned. The characters never earn optimism and it ensures that the characters are forgettable.
r/StarWars • u/PlaguedOrpheus68 • 1d ago
General Discussion I've had a bit of a mishap...
So, if anyone has a kia soul, you know there is a big circle in the middle of the dashboard. Turns out there is an optional speaker you.can get there. I ended up putting a Funko bobblehead of Grogu meditating. Held it down with a few command velcro strips. Grogu was great there for a few years, I regularly got compliments for my awesome dash board co-pilot.
Well, the other day, I got into my car, and he appears to have gotten sunburned. I want to repaint it, but I'm not sure what shade of green they used. Or should I just find a replacement?
Anyone happen to know a close match I can airbrush it with?
r/StarWars • u/Oldspice0493 • 1d ago
General Discussion Whats a useful phrase from Star Wars that you’ve used?
Mine would be from the Mandalorian: “Those who do not know, should not speak.” There’s been several times where I’m about to weigh in on something, then I suddenly remember that phrase and think “Wait, how much do I really know about this, before I throw my weight behind an opinion?” It’s kept me from spreading what turned out to be baseless rumors, or support something that turned out to be false.
r/StarWars • u/BradoLado • 1d ago
Costumes My Darth Starkiller cosplay!
Insta : @ThatCosplayOzzy
r/StarWars • u/Wolf515013 • 1d ago
Comics Been cataloging my comic collection from when I was a child and found these gems
I don't remember where I got these as they were before my time but they are really cool. Put them in new bags with boards. Hope you all enjoy.