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(L to R) Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford in ‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’. Photo: Lucafilm.
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away…
That is one of the most iconic lines in movie history. The ‘Star Wars’ franchise began in 1977 with the release of ‘Episode IV – A New Hope’ and since has spawned twelve feature films, and countless TV series, video games and animated series.
Now, after seven years, the Disney+ series ‘The Mandalorian’ is bringing ‘Star Wars’ back to theaters with ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’, which is full length feature film directed by Jon Favreau (‘Iron Man’) that opens only in theaters on May 22nd.
“If you’re searching for new adventure, “this is the way.””
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Run Time: 2 hr 12 min
Budget: $165,000,000
In case you want to rewatch the entire ‘Star Wars’ film series before viewing ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’, here is a list of all the movies in chronological order, including where the new film fits in.
Let’s begin Padawans!
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Ray Park as Darth Maul in ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace’. Photo: Lucasfilm.
Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.
“Every saga has a beginning.”
Release Date: May 19, 1999
Run Time: 2 hr 16 min
Budget: $115,000,000
Yoda in ‘Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones’. Photo: Lucasfilm.
Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman), Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.
“A Jedi shall not know anger. Nor hatred. Nor love.”
Release Date: May 16, 2002
Run Time: 2 hr 22 min
Budget: $120,000,000
Hayden Christensen in ‘Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith’. Photo: Lucasfilm.
The evil Darth Sidious (Ian McDiarmid) enacts his final plan for unlimited power — and the heroic Jedi Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) must choose a side.
“Every story has a hero. Every hero has a destiny. Every saga has an end.”
Release Date: May 19, 2005
Run Time: 2 hr 20 min
Budget: $113,000,000
Alden Ehrenreich in 2018’s ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’ Photo: Lucasfilm.
Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover).
“Never tell him the odds.”
Release Date: May 25, 2018
Run Time: 2 hr 15 min
Budget: $250,000,000
(L to R) Diego Luna and Felicity Jones in ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.’ Photo: Lucasfilm.
A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.
“Empires are built on fear. Rebellions are built on hope.”
Release Date: Dec 16, 2016
Run Time: 2 hr 13 min
Budget: $200,000,000
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in ‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’. Photo: Lucasfilm.
Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and dashing captain Han Solo (Harrison Ford) team together with the loveable robot duoC-3PO (Anthony Daniels) and R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…”
Release Date: Jan 31, 1997
Run Time: 2 hr 1 min
Budget: $11,000,000
James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back’. Photo: Lucasfilm.
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda (Voice of Frank Oz). But Darth Vader (Voice of James Earl Jones) is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), cocky Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), and droids C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) and R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.
“The Star Wars saga continues.”
Release Date: Jun 20, 1980
Run Time: 2 hr 4 min
Budget: $18,000,000
Mark Hamill in ‘Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi’ Photo: Lucasfilm.
Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo (Harrison Ford) from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor (Ian McDiarmid) prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader (Voice of James Earl Jones) in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.
“Return to a galaxy far far away.”
Release Date: May 25, 1983
Run Time: 2 hr 12 min
Budget: $32,350,000
(L to R) The Mandalorian and Grogu in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’. Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm. © 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved.
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu.
“If you’re searching for new adventure, “this is the way.””
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Run Time: 2 hr 12 min
Budget: $165,000,000
Daisy Ridley as Rey in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’. Photo: Lucasfilm.
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and his army of Stormtroopers.
“Every generation has a story.”
Release Date: Dec 18, 2015
Run Time: 2 hr 16 min
Budget: $245,000,000
Mark Hamill in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi.’ Photo: Lucasfilm.
Rey (Daisy Ridley) develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.
Release Date: Dec 15, 2017
Run Time: 2 hr 32 min
Budget: $300,000,000
(L to R) Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.’ Photo: Lucasfilm.
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega) and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.
Release Date: Dec 20, 2019
Run Time: 2 hr 22 min
Budget: $489,900,000
