Star Wars
The Star Wars franchise depicts the adventures of characters “A long timeA ago in a galaxy far, far away”, in which humans and many species of aliens co-exist with robots, or droids, who may assist them in their daily routine. A mystical power known as the Force is described as an energy field created by all living thing.
The Force is wielded by two major knightly orders at conflict with each other: the Jedi, peacekeepers of the Galactic Republic who act on the light side of the Force through non-attachment and arbitration, and the Sith, who use the dark side by manipulating fear and aggression. While Jedi Knights can be numerous, the Dark Lords of the Sith (or ‘Darths’) are intended to be limited to two: a master and their apprentice and you can watch their story through the movie.
Star Wars is created by George Lucas in 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon.
The first film was Episode IV: A New Hope (1977), was followed by the sequels Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983), forming the original Star Wars trilogy.
It’s up to you whether you want to watch movies in episode order or in year order.
Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
Jedi knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon jinn rescue Queen Amildala, ruler of a peaceful planet invaded by dark forces.
On their escape, they discover nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker, a child prodigy who is unusually strong in the Force.
Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)
When Jedi apprentice Anakin Skywalker is assigned to protect Senator Padme Amidala, he discovers his love for her and his own darker side.
Obi-Wan Kenobi uncovers a secret clone army as the galaxy marches towards full-scale war.
Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Three years into the Clone Wars, the Jedi rescue Palpatine from Count Dooku. As Obi-Wan pursues a new threat, Anakin acts as a double agent between the Jedi Council and Palpatine and is lured into a sinister plan to rule the galaxy.
Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire’s world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.
Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
After the Rebels are brutally overpowered by the Empire on the ice planet Hoth, Luke Skywalker begins Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued by Darth Vader and a bounty hunter named Boba Fett all over the galaxy.
Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)
After a daring mission to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels dispatch to Endor to destroy the second Death Star. Meanwhile, Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side without falling into the Emperor’s trap.
Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015)
As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace.
Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares for battle with the First Order.
Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
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 bringing the Skywalker saga to its end.