Watch Order
The Imperial Archives categorize our history in two primary ways. Choose your path wisely.
1. Chronological Order (The Timeline of History)
Best for those who want to see the rise and fall of the Empire as it happened.
| Era | Title | Format | Timeline Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| The High Republic | Young Jedi Adventures | Show (Animated) | ~200 BBY |
| The High Republic | The Acolyte | Show | 100 BBY |
| Fall of the Jedi | Tales of the Jedi (Early) | Show (Animated) | ~36 BBY |
| Fall of the Jedi | Episode I: The Phantom Menace | Movie | 32 BBY |
| Fall of the Jedi | Episode II: Attack of the Clones | Movie | 22 BBY |
| Fall of the Jedi | The Clone Wars | Show (Animated) | 22 – 19 BBY |
| Fall of the Jedi | Episode III: Revenge of the Sith | Movie | 19 BBY |
| Reign of the Empire | The Bad Batch | Show (Animated) | 19 – 18 BBY |
| Reign of the Empire | Tales of the Empire | Show (Animated) | 19 BBY – 0 BBY |
| Reign of the Empire | Solo: A Star Wars Story | Movie | 13 – 10 BBY |
| Reign of the Empire | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Show | 9 BBY |
| Reign of the Empire | Star Wars Rebels | Show (Animated) | 5 BBY – 0 BBY |
| Reign of the Empire | Andor | Show | 5 BBY – 0 BBY |
| Reign of the Empire | Rogue One | Movie | 0 BBY |
| Age of Rebellion | Episode IV: A New Hope | Movie | 0 ABY |
| Age of Rebellion | Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back | Movie | 3 ABY |
| Age of Rebellion | Episode VI: Return of the Jedi | Movie | 4 ABY |
| The New Republic | The Mandalorian (S1-3) | Show | 9 ABY |
| The New Republic | The Book of Boba Fett | Show | 9 ABY |
| The New Republic | Ahsoka | Show | 11 ABY |
| The New Republic | Skeleton Crew | Show | ~11 ABY |
| The New Republic | The Mandalorian & Grogu | Movie | ~12 ABY |
| Rise of First Order | Star Wars Resistance | Show (Animated) | 34 ABY |
| Rise of First Order | Episode VII: The Force Awakens | Movie | 34 ABY |
| Rise of First Order | Episode VIII: The Last Jedi | Movie | 34 ABY |
| Rise of First Order | Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker | Movie | 35 ABY |
2. Release Order (The Classic Experience)
Best for first-time viewers who want to experience the galaxy exactly as the public did, starting with the 1977 masterpiece.
- The Original Trilogy: Episodes IV, V, and VI.
- The Prequel Trilogy: Episodes I, II, and III.
- The Sequel Trilogy: Episodes VII, VIII, and IX.
- The Anthology Films: Rogue One and Solo.
Imperial Tip: Watching in Chronological Order helps you understand the political shifts of the Galaxy—specifically how the Republic was efficiently reorganized into the First Galactic Empire for a safe and secure society.
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