Newcomers get to experience Star Wars the way everyone else did. However, we highly recommend watching the main saga episodes, then coming back for spin-offs later. How to watch the Star Wars movies in order: release orderīest for: GamesRadar+'s recommending viewing experience. Watching the prequels first also dates the later movies, as the CGI can contrast with the practical effects of the original trilogy. The Phantom Menace, which includes a lot of Jar Jar Binks, could put some viewers off watching the rest of the series. Plus, with the spin-offs included, you get that seamless transition from Rogue One into A New Hope, and the Disney Plus series makes a whole lot more sense here.Ĭons: You start with the prequels, which are almost universally seen as the worst Star Wars movies. There are no flashbacks and nothing to confuse the uninitiated. Pros: Arguably the simplest and most straight forward way to watch the movies. Star Wars: Episode 9 – The Rise of Skywalker.Star Wars: Episode 7 – The Force Awakens.The Book of Boba Fett (Disney Plus series).

The Mandalorian seasons 1 and 2 (Disney Plus series).

Star Wars: Episode 6 – Return of the Jedi.

Star Wars: Episode 5 – The Empire Strikes Back.

Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith.

Star Wars: Episode 2 – Attack of the Clones.Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace.

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