FAQs
How many Star Wars films are there? How many are trilogies?
There are 11 official theatrical live-action Star Wars films, including three trilogies known as the Skywalker Saga. The trilogies are listed below.
Original Trilogy (Episodes IV to VI): A New Hope (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983)
Prequel Trilogy (Episodes I to III): The Phantom Menace (1999), Attack of the Clones (2002), and Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Sequel Trilogy (Episodes VII to IX): The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
There are also two Anthology films, namely Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018).
In addition to the 11 listed above, there were two made-for-television movies: The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) and Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1984). Another Ewok film, The Ewok Adventure (1984), was released theatrically in some countries but not in the United States.
How do I watch the Star Wars films in the correct timeline order?
If you don't want to watch the theatrical films in the order of their release dates, then follow this linear timeline.
Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Episode IV: A New Hope
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
When did Star Wars first come out?
The very first Star Wars movie, originally titled Star Wars but later retitled Star Wars: Episode IV–A New Hope, was released in theaters on May 25, 1977. It quickly became a major cultural phenomenon, launching the vast Star Wars franchise we know today.
When is Star Wars Day?
Star Wars Day is celebrated informally on May 4th each year. The date originates from the pun "May the Fourth be with you," a playful variation on the well-known Star Wars saying, "May the Force be with you." While not an official holiday, Star Wars fans around the world use May 4th as an opportunity to celebrate the beloved franchise.
Who made the music for Star Wars?
John Williams was primarily responsible for the music of the Star Wars film series. He is an American composer and conductor who has contributed to hundreds of films throughout his long career. His work on the Star Wars saga, particularly the original trilogy, is some of his most iconic and recognizable. Williams' grand orchestral scores, with their memorable themes and stirring melodies, have become synonymous with the Star Wars universe.
