Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. The original trilogy was released between 1977 and 1983, the prequel trilogy between 1999 and 2005, and a sequel trilogy between 2015 and 2019. Actually, the star wars movies are more known as the book series and this trilogy has millions of fans around the globe. 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. Complete order of star wars books in publication order and chronological.
So i decided to create this web site in order to answers these questions and to try to make sense of the chronology of the new canon star wars. Our guide to the star wars expanded universe in reading order. Star wars timeline gold star wars datapad swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. Rey, and finn must struggle to rebuild the resistance after their defeat at the hands of the first order in star wars. A chronology of star wars games cheese talks to himself. May 03, 2018 dan zehr is a high school english teacher with an ms in teaching and learning, and is the host and cocreator of coffee with kenobi, a podcast that examines star wars mythology from a place of intelligence and humor. 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. The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Just updated today may 26, 2018 to add the ewok movies and revelations, and to add the genres and ratings. Is it mandatory to read it in order to understand the new movies. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all summarized into the most important moments in. This film was a sensation and became the most influential science fiction film in history. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics.
Just updated june 5, 2018 to put a note on revelations that says unofficial, and to put solo in the right place. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. 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. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. 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.
Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Young adult books can be found on their own ya books page. The rise of skywalker has released on digital, the 42. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. The rise of skywalker novel, poe dameron, 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 clone wars as well as the tv series of the same name, which is getting a final, 12episode season on. All books are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. The new jedi order series was a massive undertaking involving a foe from another galaxy, the likes of which our heroes had never seen. The time line for the star wars books are indicated with bby before battle of yavin in star wars episode iv. The star wars movies were a total success and they still are in our days.
Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an in universe chronology. Welcome to fandoms complete incanon star wars saga timeline when star wars. The first novel among the trilogy is the heir to the empire, which was published by the bantam spectra publishing house in the year 1991.
This article is about star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. Aug 29, 2019 with this new star wars canon timeline, you can now stay current on everything star wars, and how these materials are connected with both the old and new films. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. The thrawn trilogy written by timothy zahn consists of three novels published between the years 1991 and 1993. Unlike most creators you see on this site, george lucas has never written a star wars novel, but instead commissioned dozens and dozens of other writers such as john jackson miller, kevin j. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology.
Kazuda xiono, a young pilot for the resistance, is tasked with a top secret mission to investigate the first order, a growing threat in the galaxy. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. From a certain point of view, star wars films, viewing order. This is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. 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. 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. Dec 02, 2019 making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. Star wars legends books chronological order part 3 100.
List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog. The star war series its formed by three books and has the most famous ever created book characters like luke skywalker, princess leila or the most powerful villain ever, dark vader. Into the void by tim lebbon old republic era 5,000 4975 bby lost tribe of the sith. What are the star wars novels in chronological order. Lucasfilm reveals official timeline of the star wars saga. The list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies. Vii and viii will be at the bottom of this list since this post will for the most part focus on the original and prequel trilogy films. Precipice by john jackson miller an ebook novella lost tribe of the sith. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom menace to the last jedi.
How to watch the star wars movies in order toms guide. If you watch rebels but havent read star wars books or comics before, kanan series is. 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. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. The panel was enjoyable and seemed well pitched toward its audience, but it didnt dive as deeply into the chronology of star wars titles as i had hoped. Rebels is a cgi animated show on disney xd helmed by dave filoni, taking place between episodes iii and episode iv in the star wars timeline, 15 years after the rise of the galactic. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. The clone wars chronological episode order lucasfilm presents the official sequential order for the beloved animated series, including all 121 shows and the original feature film. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. 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. Jun 27, 2015 so which star wars books are canon these days. Star wars is an epic space opera franchise created by american film producer, screenwriter and director george lucas. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. Christopher sean, scott lawrence, josh brener, suzie mcgrath.
Pinpointing exact settings for this timeline is quite difficult, with many settings for the novels and comics spanning a number of years. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. Just found out that i was thinking of something completely different. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. The first volume is written by alain dean foster and the other two were written by donald f. This period of star wars storytelling also encompasses the 2008 animated feature star wars. Star wars movie series in chronological order imdb. This list does not include most young readers books or short novellas.
A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. 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. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. This is a simple list of all of the fulllength star wars novels to date, in chronological order of when the stories take place.
Please share this site with your friends if you enjoyed my list of star wars novels. However, from a mythological point of view, i propose we subscribe to the formula originally crafted by homer, author of the iliad the oldest existing work of western literature and its sequel, the odyssey. 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. Her name is aryn leneerand the lone knight that malgus cut down in the fierce battle for the jedi temple was her master. Feb 27, 2020 this period of star wars storytelling also encompasses the 2008 animated feature star wars. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. May 04, 2019 this is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. Mar 16, 2020 you can watch all the star wars movies in order, even earlier than anticipated, thanks to a surprise early release.
All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to. Star wars order timeline 19772020 explained in 3 minutes. Cheese talks to himself about star wars games late last year, i attended a pax australia panel titled xwings and tieins, which advertised itself as a brief history of very bad and some not so bad star wars games. The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. Euonly material can be found in the individual eras. In 2014, the star wars expanded universe was decanonized, paving the way for an entirely new generation of stories. The franchise started with a film trilogy set in medias resbeginning in the middle of the storywhich was later expanded to a trilogy of trilogies.
It was also the first book in the new canon, making its title doubly appropriate. A new hope arrived in theaters in 1977, it didnt have an episode number or even a tag line. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. Timeline, era, title, author, release date, maturity, chronological order, note. 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. Click on small image for the cover image some text contain links or popup info. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, and roleplaying sourcebooks. The complete star wars saga timeline updated fandom. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. Episode v the empire strikes back 1980 when you begin watching episode v the empire strikes back, you not only get answers to the questions that arose at the end of a new hope, but also an insight into why george lucas opted to make the saga in such an unorthodox fashion. The conventional method of viewing the star wars films in historical, chronological order is certainly legitimate and is absolutely the way i would introduce this universe to children.
You can watch all the star wars movies in order, even earlier than anticipated, thanks to a surprise early release. This post is my take on how the entire saga needs to be watched. How to watch the star wars movies in order techradar. 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. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. In this post, ill be listing every piece of canon material so far in chronological order. The clone wars as well as the tv series of the same name, which is getting a. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. Padme naberrie wins the election for queen of naboo, she adopts the name book. Check out our beginners guide to the canon timeline.
This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. After disneys acquisition of the star wars franchise, the entirety of the star wars exanded universe or eu was scrapped, and although not wholly forgotten, it is now firmly considered noncanonical. 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. The star wars franchise has spawned multiple liveaction and animated films. This list does not include journals, graphic novels or comic books, which can be found in the list of star wars comic books. This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. During production, lucas changed lukes name to skywalker and shortened the title to the star wars, and finally just star wars.
The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Kazuda xiono, a young pilot for the resistance, is tasked with a top secret mission to investigate the first. By 1976, a fourth draft had been prepared for principal photography. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories. Bear in mind, i am no big fan of the ongoing sequel trilogy, and i will let know here itself that ep. Star wars legends is too massive to fit into a single 100 book list, therefore this is part 3 of a multiple part list that contains all novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends continuity in order of the timeline. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. An unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon star wars novel to take place before the events of star wars. Books whose stories overlap within the same timeline are listed in recommended reading order based on my own judgement. 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.
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