This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Shadows of the empire enhanced cd i also highly recommend the following 5 star novels that are extremely relevant to the prequel trilogy. Solo a star wars story 2018 due for a may 25 release date 41 years exactly since the release of the original, episode iv, solo is the first chronological introduction we get into one of. 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. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. Episode vii the force awakens, marketed as star wars. Upon learning that fn2187 has no other name, poe gives him the name finn. The rise of skywalker expanded edition novel in the sequel era. Because for like over 3 decades, i had thought the rebels won.
The force awakens is the canon novelization of the 2015 film star wars. The clone wars lasted somewhere between 2 and 5 years ive seen different estimates. Dec 16, 2015 however, before the world gets its first taste of star wars. What order to watch star wars before seeing episode 7 the. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. And then 7 apparently takes place about 30 years later. The rise of skywalker was criticised for leaving many questions unanswered, one of which surrounded the reason behind emperor palpatines return. With carrie fisher, mark hamill, adam driver, daisy ridley. Jul 12, 2016 chuck wendigs aftermath trilogy is shedding some light on what happened in between star wars episode. The empire strikes back was released on may 21, 1980, also achieving wide financial and critical success. If disney is buying lucasfilm, how will that affect star wars. Star wars book reveals general huxs name and backstory. What happened between star wars episode 6 and 7 screenrant.
In this installment, in celebration of star wars day on may the 4th, two writers discuss their preferred order for film viewing enjoyment. The story of star wars, for the kind of fan that wants to know. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Star wars was released on may 25, 1977, and first subtitled episode iv. This spinoff material is licensed and moderated by lucasfilm, though during his involvement with the franchise george lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works. Sitting in the desert between takes, lucas told him that he planned 12 movies in. May 03, 2018 in that spirit, presents from a certain point of view.
A hardcover first edition of the book was published on january 5, 2016, and a paperback. Everything george lucas has said about his theoretical star wars sequel trilogy. Episode vii possibly laying groundwork for decisions that abrams could make in that storyline and also could inspire narratives that filmmakers like josh trank and gareth edwards could use in the solo. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j. Thrawn is a comic book miniseries adaptation of the 2017 novel thrawn by timothy zahn. Among films box office adjusted for inflation, it is the topgrossing sequel of all time. The star wars wikia further reveals that the name of. The first star wars spinoff movie draws heavily on the warfilm genre to fill in the gaps of a new. Luke skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the star wars franchise created by george lucas. The star wars wikia further reveals that the name of his.
Chuck wendigs aftermath trilogy is shedding some light on what happened in between star wars episode. No wonder frank herbert was a little peeved when star wars hit screens. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. When i started reading star wars books at the tender age of tenorso, there werent so many that i couldnt catch up to what was. Produced by lucasfilm, it is the second film in the star wars film series albeit the fifth chronologically and the sequel to star wars 1977. Star wars returns to theaters on december 18, 2015 with star wars episode vii. Given the sheer quantity of books that bear the star wars name and the confusing canons and timelines of it all the task of figuring out which book to read first might seem a. Episode vi return of the jedi 1983, by james kahn 4 aby a. Oct 30, 2012 if disney is buying lucasfilm, how will that affect star wars. Defected stormtrooper finn and the scavenger rey are caught up in the resistances search for the missing luke skywalker. Portrayed by mark hamill, luke first appeared in star wars 1977, and he returned in the empire strikes back 1980 and return of the jedi 1983. The trilogy consists of episodes vii through ix, chronologically following the prequel trilogy and the original trilogy. It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of return of the jedi 1983, and is the seventh episode of the ninepart skywalker saga.
The plot is highly engaging and all the classic characters feel right. Adaptation of the star wars forces of destiny season 1, episodes 45 and 7. Three decades after the empires defeat, a new threat arises in the militant first order. What lucas thought of the actual star wars sequels disney did not move forward with lucas vision for episodes 7, 8, and 9.
Episode 9 the rise of skywalker is here, and its my least favorite film in the sequel trilogy. I once found a list of all the star wars books listed by their release dates on also, i recently went to a used book store and asked about star wars i was looking for the rise of darth vader the story between episodes 3 and 4. Kylo ren is a fictional character and major antagonist in the star wars franchise. The previous episode saw rex, the bad batch, and echo all working together to result in the first big win the republic has had since the start of the war on anaxes. Among those titles is a new book trilogy that will bridge the gaps between episode 6 and episode 7, starting with. Ben skywalker was a human male jedi knight from coruscant, active mostly during the second galactic civil war and the period afterward. Far, far away collects issues 96 to 107 of the original series, taking place after the classic star wars trilogy, as our beloved star wars heroes continue to fight the remaining imperial forces. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy zahn.
In a flash, literally decades of stories from its expanded universe. The film stars harrison ford, mark hamill, carrie fisher, anthony daniels, and. Kanan jarrus born caleb dume is a character in the star wars franchise, a main character in the animated series star wars rebels. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
The relationship between rey and ben was fun, and one of the only things about the. Will there likely be another sequel trilogy after star wars. I have been watching the old movies and then was told that there are really 3 chapters after the movies end. During a conversation between kylo ren and supreme leader snoke, they. Using this guide i started with a new hope and a great deal of caution. There is one other thing that has surfaced recently that makes it very clear that there will not be anymore live action movies in the star wars saga. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force. Episode v the empire strikes back 1980, by donald f. I have been looking for the names of the 9 books and there are so many star wars books out there. My caution proved unnecessary the biggest challenge is getting her to follow the story shes not scared of any of it. Episode v the empire strikes back, is a 1980 american epic space opera film directed by irvin kershner and written by leigh brackett and lawrence kasdan, based on a story by george lucas. The star wars sequel trilogy is the third trilogy of the main star wars franchise, an american space opera created by george lucas.
Star wars shadows of the empire is one of only two books that take place between star wars v and vi. In the book, the art of the force awakens, one of the characters, a jedi. Dec 19, 2019 given the sheer quantity of books that bear the star wars name and the confusing canons and timelines of it all the task of figuring out which book to read first might seem a little daunting. We are at the dawn of a new paradigm in filmmaking and star wars is going to be at the pinnacle of this new plan. However, before the world gets its first taste of star wars. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside. The series includes books by del rey and disneylucasfilm publishers and. The skywalker saga is about to come to an end with j.
The clone wars is back this week with episode 5, gone with a trace. Jedi background as a liability, and takes a new name kanan jarrus. Darth maul labyrinth of evil star wars, episode iii prequel novel dark lord. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom. What are all the things that happened between episode 6 and. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. What are the namesauthors of the original 9 star wars books.
With daisy ridley, john boyega, oscar isaac, domhnall gleeson. Cloak of deception star wars shadow hunter star wars. And indeed, they just announced plans to release 20 new titles including comic books, kids books, adult books in the runup to the force awakens. It is the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. Skellig michael filming ruffles a few feathers this article is more than 5 years old bird experts are concerned filming of the new star wars film will interrupt breeding season on. Apr 22, 2015 star wars episode 7 the force awakens. The star wars film series centers around a trilogy of trilogies, colloquially referred to as the skywalker saga, which was released beginning with the middle trilogy episodes iv, v, vi, 19771983, and followed by the prequel episodes i, ii, iii, 19992005 and sequel trilogy episodes vii, viii, ix, 20152019. Episode iv a new hope 1976, by alan dean foster as george lucas 0 bby a star wars.
Mar 16, 2009 lucas has dubbed these books as the official continuation of the story. Starting from the marriage of han and leia, and eventually the birth of their son ben who became kylo ren. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10. He gave his original 40page outline for the saga the same name.
Kylo ren is the chosen name of ben solo, the only child of original star wars trilogy characters han solo and princess leia organa. The new film will continue the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, and leia organa. Dec 10, 2019 the skywalker saga is about to come to an end with j. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. Lucas had planned a sequel trilogy as early as 1976, but had canceled it by 1981 and produced only the first six episodes. He was the son of former emperors hand and jedi master mara jade skywalker and legendary rebel hero and jedi grand master luke skywalker, the grandson of the chosen one, anakin skywalker, and padme amidala, the cousin of jacen, jaina and anakin solo, and the. Star wars novels to fill gap between return of the jedi. But before it does, we look back at george lucas own vision for the star wars sequel trilogy. Feb 03, 2020 ive introduced my 4year old to star wars last christmas. Mar 20, 2020 episode five of the clone wars was all about the return of ahsoka tano. Kanan is also featured in other media such as books and video games.