In late 2025, the Star Wars galaxy is larger than ever. With the arrival of Skeleton Crew, the second season of Andor on the horizon, and new eras like The High Republic being explored on screen, the “Skywalker Saga” is now just one part of a massive timeline.
For the BGCP community and Scottish fans looking to navigate the Force, here is the definitive guide to every movie and show, including their place in the timeline and their canon status.
The Chronological Timeline (The “Story” Order)
This order follows the “Galactic Standard Calendar” (BBY/ABY). If you want to see the rise and fall of the Empire as it happened, this is your path.
Era: The High Republic (The Golden Age)
- The Acolyte (TV Series – Canon) – Set 100 years before Episode I.
- Young Jedi Adventures (Animated – Canon)
Era: Fall of the Jedi (The Prequels)
- Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (Movie – Canon)
- Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (Movie – Canon)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Animated Movie & Series – Canon)
- Tales of the Jedi (Animated – Canon)
- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (Movie – Canon)
Era: Reign of the Empire (The Dark Times)
- The Bad Batch (Animated – Canon)
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (Movie – Canon)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (TV Series – Canon)
- Star Wars Rebels (Animated – Canon)
- Andor (TV Series – Canon)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Movie – Canon)
Era: Age of Rebellion (The Originals)
- Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (Movie – Canon)
- Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (Movie – Canon)
- Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (Movie – Canon)
Era: The New Republic (The “Mandoverse”)
- The Mandalorian (Seasons 1-3) (TV Series – Canon)
- The Book of Boba Fett (TV Series – Canon)
- Ahsoka (TV Series – Canon)
- Skeleton Crew (TV Series – Canon)
Era: Rise of the First Order (The Sequels)
- Star Wars Resistance (Animated – Canon)
- Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (Movie – Canon)
- Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (Movie – Canon)
- Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (Movie – Canon)
The Release Date Order (The “Classic” Experience)
For many, the best way to experience Star Wars is the way the world first saw it—starting with the 1977 original.
- The Original Trilogy (1977–1983)
- The Prequel Trilogy (1999–2005)
- The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
- The Sequel Trilogy (2015–2019)
- The Disney+ Era (2019–Present)
Is it Canon? (The “Legends” Explained)
Since 2014, Disney has categorized anything not listed above as “Legends.”
- Not Canon: The Holiday Special (1978), Ewoks (Animated), Droids (Animated), and the 2003 Clone Wars (2D micro-series).
- Star Wars Visions: This is an “Anthology” series. While it’s officially produced by Lucasfilm, the stories are considered non-canon or “elseworlds” tales.
The Complete Saga: 👉 [Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga 9-Movie Collection (4K UHD)]
- Why: The ultimate library for any Scottish fan. Every main episode in the highest quality possible.
The “Mandoverse” Essential: 👉 [The Mandalorian: Season 1]
- Why: Features behind-the-scenes footage you won’t find on Disney+.
The Lore Bible: 👉 [Star Wars: Timelines (DK Books)]
- Why: A visual masterpiece that tracks every event from the Dawn of the Jedi to the New Republic.
The 2025 Must-Have: 👉 [Star Wars Unlimited: Spark of Rebellion Starter Set]
- Why: The hottest TCG of 2026—perfect for playing at your local gaming hub or BGCP Con
