This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. The star wars franchise has spawned multiple films and television series. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Though the noncanon timeline doesnt add up with the.
A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. May 11, 2018 these two series will be the most highprofile star wars projects set in the postreturn of the jedi period to date. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. We know there are two other trilogies in the works.
Mar 11, 2020 with the success of the knights of the old republic game, which came out in 2003, revan has become a beloved antihero among star wars fans. Thrawns comic mini series is essentially an abridged retelling of timothy zahns bestselling novel about the titular star wars villain. The content of the page may change dramatically as the product release approaches and more information becomes available. Episode ixthe rise of skywalker, with abrams at the helm, was the final installment in the ninefilm series that began with star wars. Will this get updated when more books, comics, movies, tv shows and games are released. With a full history of the galactic politics, the jedi council, and the empire, star wars. A complete timeline of every star wars movie and tv show. I love history, so while the psychological basis of star wars is mythological, the political and social bases are historical, lucas told the boston globe in a 2005 interview. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. 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 star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike. Insider made a timeline to show how those new stories about existing characters will fit into the chronological timeline of events in all the movies and tv shows fans are already watching. An unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two. Rogue one 2016 and solo 2018 were installments in the series a star wars story, which comprised standalone films. This isnt a bad thing, but it makes this episode, directed by ron howard from a screenplay by jonathan kasdan and lawrence. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. One of maskets many posts on star wars summarizes the important plot points from an academic perspective. 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. Magic tree house series when i was seven i started to read on my own and i started reading.
How a mysterious, beloved star wars character could finally. Why the politics of the star wars universe makes no sense. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The first announced trilogy is coming from rian johnson writer and director of the last jedi. From 1987 to 1998, the pennsylvania based company west end games released official star wars roleplaying game sourcebooks, adventure supplements, guides, and the star wars adventure journal, all of which contained new stories set in the star wars universe, some as prose, but most as adventure. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. In a republic, people are governed by elected representatives and an elected leader rather than by a monarch. An interactive comic set in the new canon, it tells the tale of the old republics final years through the viewpoints of five distinct characters, as each gets swept up in a dangerous game of galactic politics and underworld schemes.
As of december 2019, nine movies in the skywalker saga have been made through the company, lucasfilm ltd, released by 20th century fox, and distributed by united international pictures. The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. Star wars books timeline page 2 of 7 star wars timeline. At lastan analysis of the historical patterns that influenced the creation and storyline of the star wars saga star wars took place long ago in a galaxy far, far away, but its epic stories are based on our own history. Timelines of everything hardcover october 30, 2018. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Beowulf beowulf was one of the books we had to read. Episode ix the rise of skywalker, the final installment to the trilogy of trilogies a long time. A category has been created to view the entire timeline.
Young adult books can be found on their own ya books page. With its body of elected senators, the galactic republic was a galaxy. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with. Ultimately, star wars is a political parable, looking at our world through the lens of a big epic fantasyscifi story. A timeline created with timetoasts interactive timeline maker. Abramss stilluntitled episode 9, a surefire hit when it comes out christmas 2019 to complete the latest trilogy. The other trilogy of movies will be written by david benioff and d. Apr 04, 2017 explore beautiful galleries with more than 2,500 images, and discover facts about star wars culture, science, and geography.
May 12, 2018 there is a litany of future star wars projects in the works, and a liveaction tv series spearheaded by jon favreau is one of them. Whats more, the episodic format lends itself well to fleshing out this untilnow littleexplored part of the star wars timeline. The good news is that this 40plusyearold gripe may be the worst thing i have to say about solo. 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. The phantom menace, in the era of the glorious high republic, the noble and wise jedi knights must face a frightening threat to themselves, the galaxy, and the force itself. The rise of skywalker premieres this december, and will mark the end of what disney is calling the skywalker saga. Star wars simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
May 25, 2018 yes, that was the character formerly known as darth maul you saw in hologram form at the end of solo. A star wars story is the most recent film added to the movie canon. The unit of measurement used in reference to time is the galactic calendar, of which is based on the battle of yavin serving as the intermediate whereupon time before the pivotal moment is denoted as bby abbreviation of before the battle of yavin, whilst dates following which are. What is solo a star wars story where does solo fit in. They probably think it too risky, considering how such themes were received in the prequels, and the fact that politics and world building arent as glamorous or easy as simple action and familycharacter drama. Since the force awakens hit theaters in 2015, the disneyowned lucasfilm has released five new star wars movies. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. Star wars is a series of sciencefiction movies by george lucas.
What casual fans may not know is that all of these productions and publications are now officially part of the new canon, meaning that they are included in the. Across the galaxy, there existed many different forms of government. All star wars fans are welcome here, but this is a proexpanded universe site, and as such, there is a zero tolerance policy for eubashing. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. The visual encyclopedia walks fans through the entire timeline of star wars. A star wars story gareth edwards, december 2016 the rebel fighters join a mission to steal the empires death star blueprints in hopes of exploiting a fatal flaw. Since disney bought lucasfilm in 2012, there has been a substantial amount of new star wars material, including comic books, novels, tv series, and games. This does not include flashbacks, flashforwards, acts of time travel, or alternate timelines excepting the alternate reality. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. After disneys acquisition of lucasfilm, only the latter was kept in the canon of continuity of the episodic star wars films. This is the timeline of the star trek series and films in chronological order inuniverse. Probably because disney isnt willing to tackle the chaotic galactic politics that must have been at play during that time. The first star wars novel gives us a hint of what might have been, had the movie not been a hit.
The star wars timeline tracks the canonical stories and events of the star wars universe. Politics were the activities associated with the policies of a government. Solo sees the shock return of maul, presumed dead during phantom. Star wars a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away. A star wars story, and the filmmaker revealed some details on the new series. From ancient egypt and the roman empire to the french revolution and the vietnam war, star wars and history explores the major historical turning. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. This page contains information about a confirmed future group of books. One of the most beloved figures from the old star wars extended universe, most of thrawns adventures had been relegated to the legends imprint of stories no longer considered canon. As seen in the video below, nerdist senior editor dan casey spoke with jon favreau on the red carpet, at the hollywood premiere of solo. According to an official timeline of star wars books, solo takes place between the books star wars. What casual fans may not know is that all of these productions and publications are now officially part of the new canon, meaning that they are included in the fictional history of that galaxy far, far away. Every star wars movie, tv series and animation in correct.
From 1987 to 1998, the pennsylvania based company west end games released official star wars roleplaying game sourcebooks, adventure supplements, guides, and the star wars adventure journal, all of which contained new stories set in the star wars universe, some as prose, but most as adventure scenarios for use in the game. Bloodlines tense politics, vivid new characters, and perfectly characterized leia make it feel as central to the star wars universe as one of the films. The timeline of the history of the galaxy spans almost fourteen billion years, only a small fraction of which has seen the involvement of the races which currently inhabit the region. You can embrace its lessons or ignore as you see fit. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed. Yes, that was the character formerly known as darth maul you saw in hologram form at the end of solo. Episode i featured a twominute depiction of life in the galactic senate in an attempt to. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. From the time i was born to age six, my mother read all the dr. During an adventure into the criminal underworld, han solo meets his future copilot chewbacca and encounters lando calrissian years before joining the rebellion. Star wars books march 6, 2012 the downloadable pdf timeline of the bantam and del rey novels has been updated on suvudu. This hastily written sequel was originally conceived. Jon favreau reveals timeline for new liveaction star wars. Knowing that rian johnson writer, director of star wars.
Should disney enlist george lucas for the next star wars. A star wars story answers all of these questions and more. The time between the two star wars trilogies is finally open. Despite clashing somewhat with the timeline of earlier clone wars stories, these books were eventually worked into the legends timeline by the essential readers companion. Its now confirmed that both jon favreaus liveaction star wars series and dave filonis next animated show are set between the original and sequel trilogies. Star wars resistance is an animated series that began in 2018 with 20 episodes and is still being produced. Here is a timeline of some key dates in afghanistans 40 years of wars. The villainous character was first introduced in 1999s the phantom menace. With alden ehrenreich, woody harrelson, emilia clarke, donald glover. Star wars books the downloadable pdf timeline of the.
This prequel is not particularly daring or innovative, but it. It gathers all events into one chronological continuity. The fictional timeline of the star wars is getting every more complicated with sequels, prequels and spinoffs planned through 2020. Timeline wise, the prequels are quite messy because of. After disneys acquisition of lucasfilm, only the latter was kept in the canon of continuity of the episodic. Apr 07, 2019 the first of the a star wars story spinoffs, it shifts into gear with ease, soothing audiences by not straying too far from the familiar timeline while introducing a full set of new. Project luminous, new thrawn trilogy, and more new star wars books and comics announced nycc 2019 duration. This story was originally published in 2018 but has since been updated to include star wars. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories euonly material can be found in the individual eras this complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature.
Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. The original tiein novel series to the clone wars animated series has not been adopted into the new canon, even though the tv series has. See the production timeline for a chronological overview of the production history of star trek.
An essential timeline of when every past and upcoming star. Tordotcom claudia gray paints a much more complete galaxy than we often get to see on the big screen. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Star wars trilogy another book i read in my mythology class. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Disney also recently announced two upcoming tv series based on the existing characters in the star wars universe. It was written by claudia gray and published by del rey on april 16, 2019. Those involved in such activities were referred to as politicians. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A timeline of key events in afghanistans 40 years of wars. West end games the star wars expanded universe timeline. The cestus deception and jedi trial were originally placed later in the period. Johnston on queens shadow and the power of padme the writer of the justannounced novel talks to about exploring a prequelera icon. In the case of the liveaction series, its set seven years after the battle of endor and will feature a number of original characters.
Shape the journey and decide the fate of our heroes together as a star wars fanbase, often in humorous ways. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. Further animated series began to be released in the 2000s, the first two of which focused on the clone wars. Snokes backstory is a lot less mysterious after the last jedi novelization. It takes place six months before the force awakens and follows a young pilot. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. Star wars has been so popular that there have been star wars books, video games, television shows, toys, movies and more. Aug 22, 2018 i love history, so while the psychological basis of star wars is mythological, the political and social bases are historical, lucas told the boston globe in a 2005 interview.
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