From ahsoka tanos solo series to an epic old republic throwback, we explore seven theories about the plot of leslye headlands new star wars series. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon. Mar 16, 2020 you can watch all the star wars movies in order, even earlier than anticipated, thanks to a surprise early release. Dont forget, this is only part of the novels, not all. In order to help new fans get a clear look at the official star wars timeline, weve put together a list of the most central star wars books, comics, and games and detailed how they relate to. This is a simple list of all of the fulllength star wars novels to date, in chronological order of when the stories take place. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. They take place in 9 aby, about five years after star wars. The first star wars spinoff movie draws heavily on the warfilm genre to fill in the gaps of a new hope s opening crawl. Three years later, and the new star wars canon contains over 50 films, tv shows, comics, novels, and more, quickly rebuilding one of the most expansive storytelling universes of all time.
Someone edited every star wars movie to play at once, and. Jan 25, 2019 getting into the world of star wars outside of the films can be daunting. For this reason, youtini has created a personalized method for navigating the expanded universe with our ideal reading order. This list does not include journals, graphic novels or comic books, which can be found in the list of star wars comic books. Use this list to complete a book collection that will be the envy of all star wars fans that see it. Five years ago star wars was purchased by disney and became incorporated within their juggernaut of a system. Just updated today may 26, 2018 to add the ewok movies and revelations, and to add the genres and ratings. List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog. Felicity joness jyn erso is reluctantly recruited by the rebellion to contact her former mentor forest whitaker as an ageing saw gerrera and, eventually, her father. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. You would find yourself reading for a long, long time. Since disney bought lucasfilm in 2012, there has been a substantial amount of new star wars material, including comic books, novels, tv series, and games. Star wars the black series edition test your knowledge with over 1,800 easy to extremely difficult questions for ultimate fans 24 players instructions included. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars novel excluding childrens and graphic novels published.
At present it primarily consists of visual material. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. What casual fans may not know is that all of these productions and publications are now officially part of the new canon, meaning that they are included in the. This means that there are now two star wars timelines or chronologies. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Star wars canon books chronological order 40 books. Shortly after that the old universe of novels and comics known as the expanded universe, or eu was wiped away for a new canon, where this time everything will be equal and all the stories will matter. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. The star wars movies were a total success and they still are in our days.
The list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies. In other words, you wouldnt have time to finish them all by the time the rise of skywalker hits theaters this december 19th. The thrawn trilogy consists of three star wars legends novels by author timothy zahn. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. A crash of fate takes place months after the hosnian cataclysm, which is dated to 34 aby by star wars. Its sort of an underworld take on the star wars universes, but it never quite lives up to its potential. This list does not include most young readers books or short novellas. Dec 02, 2019 star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. A star wars books reading order for fans of the classic series if youve just watched the films, but from the beginning, and you want more, might i recommend master and apprentice by claudia gray for more obiwan kenobi and quigon jinn, well before the original trilogy. Star wars legends is too massive to fit into a single 100 book list, therefore this is part 1 of a multiple part list that contains all novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends continuity in order of the timeline. This is a list of original novels, novel adaptations, original junior novels, junior novel adaptations, young readers, and short stories in the star wars franchise. A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist. Just updated june 5, 2018 to put a note on revelations that says unofficial, and to put solo in the right place.
This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Add all the spinoffs and tv series, comics, and books, and its downright behemoth.
A crash of fate must therefore also be set in 34 aby. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed. Caravan of courage, as it turns out, is an ewok movie star wars droids will also never be on this particular list for the same reason why star wars rebels will never be on this list get off the interwebs. Theres more to making the perfect star wars movie marathon than just collecting all of the movies. What do you actually need to pick up, and what can you set. Mar 17, 2014 lucasfilm presents the official sequential order for the beloved animated series, including all 121 shows and the original feature film. And of course a book or comic not being canon shouldnt stop you from reading it. Should you read star wars books in chronological order.
We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. The complete star wars novelization canon timeline aipt. The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations.
For example, to catch up on star wars, most fans recommend the release order of the movies, and not the canonical order. After all, most of us read star wars because its fun, an escape. Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book. Feb 27, 2020 how to watch all of star wars in order.
Actually, the star wars movies are more known as the book series and this trilogy has millions of fans around the globe. If that means doing it all in order, then have at it. Here is the new star wars canon timeline, which presents all of the disneyapproved star wars canon movies, tv shows, books, games in chronological order. This is a graphical list of star wars novels that have been published to date, excluding graphic novels, reference books and some electronically published novels. Star wars canon books chronological order could not find this list already existing so decided to make it myself. Galaxys edge, which is also placed in 34 aby by a timeline shown at d23 2019. Jan 22, 2016 in under 3 minutes, follow the history of the releases of the star wars cinematic endeavors on a canon timeline is followed from the year 1977 to 2020. Star wars comic series timeline star wars canon timeline. Keep in mind that this is a collection of star wars novels not comics or short books. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books say you decided youd like to read all the star wars books in existence. In the four years since, new star wars stories have been added to the new timeline, from novels and comics to a new animated series star wars. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people behind one of the all time great science fantasy sagas have always been more than happy to oblige.
In 2014, the star wars expanded universe was decanonized, paving the way for an entirely new generation of stories. Star wars order timeline 19772020 explained in 3 minutes. Allow me to present to you this timeline of marvel star wars canon comics presented in chronological order. The skywalker saga is over, and you might be wondering how to watch the star wars movies in order now that the rise of skywalker is out on home video. General leia organa, rey, and finn must struggle to rebuild the resistance after their defeat at the hands of the first order in star wars. The ultimate unauthorized reference guide for even the most hardcore star wars fan. All timelines has the correct viewing order of movies, tv.
How to watch the star wars movies in order toms guide. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. Aside from toys, clothes, and the obscenely large death star co. Star wars movie series in chronological order imdb. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm.
Most fans know all the characters and storylines from the movies and shows, but theres a much bigger world actually worlds out there in star wars lore. Star wars adventures has joined the festivities with an exciting weekly series of comic books that explores all corners of the star wars universe, showing how choices both big and small ultimately shape the destinies of beloved characters, such as princess leia, rey, padme, ahsoka, and hera along with your soontobe favorites from the last. All canon means is that a given story affects and can be affected by other things in the star wars universe. This chronological list of all known star wars audio books includes all novels, junior novelizations and graphic novels that have been recorded either as an abridged or unabridged audio book, or an audio drama. This is a list of star wars novels, novellas, and short stories. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels.
Kazuda xiono, a young pilot for the resistance, is tasked with a top secret mission to investigate the first. In this post, ill be listing every piece of canon material so far in chronological order. Star wars new jedi order complete set 19 books new jedi order, 119 by ingram book group jan 1, 2002. Rogue one a star wars story 2016 after its release in december 2016, rogue one was cheekily slotted into the star wars timeline almost immediately prior to the original instalment of a new hope. Just found out that i was thinking of something completely different. But all timelines is all about canon, and is an exhaustive resource worth. Thats why all of us at youtini think that the best way to read star wars books is a method that fits your own preferences based on how you enjoy reading. However, for a complete list of star wars comic books and graphic novels please refer to star. How to watch the star wars movies in order digital trends. This is a list of all known star wars audiobooks in chronological order. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. You also need to decide when to watch each of them.
Consequently this list does not include journals, graphic novels, or comic books. An ataglance, spoilerfree version of this guide is at the bottom, along with quick listings for the other orders chronological, theatrical, and machete. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last command. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. This reading order contains all the necessary issues to enjoy the star wars comics by dark horse. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. That means you can make the experience what you want it to be. More than forty authors have lent their unique vision to forty scenes, each retelling a different moment from the original star wars film.
Every major event in chronological order by richard edwards 06 january 2020 the hugely complicated star wars timeline from all the canon movies, tv shows, comics, and. Star wars rebels will never be on this particular list because it is a show, not a movie caravan of courage was a backup plan george lucas had if star wars was not successful. A chronological reading order for all the novels in the new star wars canon. Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Books whose stories overlap within the same timeline are listed in recommended reading order based on my own judgement. The clone wars added new elements to the star wars galaxy like nothing else that had come before it. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker. On medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage with no ads in sight. So ive stepped in to try and help you solve one of those problems. How to watch the star wars movies in order techradar. Should you read star wars books in chronological order or not. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. This is a comprensive list of star wars books that have been released or are to be released in the near future.
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