If you watch rebels but havent read star wars books or comics before, kanan. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this anthology based on the beloved animated series. Star wars sequel trilogy timeline reveals key details. The first star wars novel was published in 1976 in the decades since, dozens of books set in the galaxy far, far away have been released, stories for all ages starring the likes of luke. Shortly after that, the old universe of novels and comics then known as the expanded universe, now known as legends was wiped away for a new canon, where this time everything will be equal and all the stories. The best star wars books to read first a getting started guide. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. The star wars expanded universe timeline is a comprehensive chronology of every star wars story from 1977 to today, including exclusive. Phasma takes place a few weeks before the beginning of galaxys edge. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy.
The objective is to find any franchises canonical chronology, or the official timeline of events in that. The complete star wars novelization canon timeline aipt. The best star wars books to read first your first star wars book for many fans of star wars who decide to read the books, the expanded universe generally referred to as the eu can appear much like wild spacecrowded, confusing, and potentially dangerous. Return of the jedi 1983 and 25 years before the rise of the first. 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.
How the mandalorian fits in the star wars timeline time. Nov 18, 2019 how the mandalorian fits into the larger star wars timeline. Since the 1990s, hasbro holds the rights to create action figures based on the saga. 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.
On its very first episode, the show revealed a new character connected to the original movie trilogy. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. A star wars story timeline places it before rogue one. This list does not include most young readers books or short novellas. 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. Aug 24, 2019 yesterday at the d23 conference, disney unveiled the new official timeline of star wars films and television.
It begins with the events setting up the stage, goes through the launch of swtor and follows all the events up to the current date. As regards the ongoing controversy over the disney universe and the expanded universe, this page which is an extension of the star wars expanded universe timeline website regards the latter as canon and the former as infinities, though it accepts workable elements from the du into the eu. Disney plus offers handy star wars timeline before the. A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist.
This film was a sensation and became the most influential science fiction film in history. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. The usercontributed site covers books, comic books, tv series, movies, and video games. No if you want to get technical, the film originally titled star wars, and later retitled star wars. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comicbook series star wars adventures. Dec 22, 2019 an updated star wars timeline contained in star wars. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. A timeline of everything we know happened after return of. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels.
A litany of books, comics, games, and other information have slowly but surely began to fill in one of the most fascinating and important eras in star wars history that havent gotten a movie yet. Star wars resistance place in the timeline revealed. For many fans of star wars who decide to read the books, the expanded universe generally referred to as the eu can appear much like wild spacecrowded, confusing, and potentially dangerous. The complete star wars saga timeline updated fandom. The first book in a new trilogy set before thrawn traveled to the empire and became a. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories.
After the end of star wars rebels, fans wondered what era would be explored in the next inevitable animated series from lucasfilm. Making sense of the star wars timeline december 16, 2016 8. Was star wars a book series before it was a film series. Lucasfilm reveals official timeline of the star wars saga. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all summarized into the most important moments in. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. The star wars expanded universe timeline posts facebook.
This means that there are now two star wars timelines or chronologies. As for the calendar, everything in the star wars galaxy is dated relative to the battle of yavin, where luke skywalker blew up the first death star. Timeline, era, series, title, author, release date, maturity, note. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker. All timelines has the correct viewing order of movies, tv. 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.
Dec 10, 2019 but fosters luke and leia adventure isnt actually the first star wars book. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. That characters species might confuse you if you dont realize the show is set in the years after the fall of the empire and the events of the first three star wars movies created by george lucas. Since our first trip to a certain galaxy far, far away in 1977, weve seen the republic fall. May 04, 2019 this is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars.
The star wars trilogy is one of the famous series of book that created such a powerful pellicle as the star wars movies. A new hope arrived in theaters in 1977, it didnt have an episode number or even a tag line. Star wars was the first intellectual property to be licensed in lego history. When disney announced dave filoni was producing star wars. These movies had blown up the spellings and the films top years in a row and they were an incredible production of the late 70s. Dec 21, 2019 check out our star wars timeline for all of the major events and milestones in the canon, including movies, tv shows, and books, in the faraway galaxy. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. Below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Check out our star wars timeline for all of the major events and milestones in the canon, including movies, tv shows, and books, in the faraway galaxy. A new hope this was added for the april 10th, 1981 rerelease came out after the book b. Start a trial of audible and your first audiobook is on us. A complete timeline of every star wars movie and tv show. This position was maintained for the duration of star wars spinoff materials, and was only contradicted by disney after their decision to decanonize the star wars expanded universe in aprilmay 2014, with the final official eu story published in late august 2014.
The timeline of anakin skywalker and his familys adventures is a bit complicated, but disney plus tweeted a reminder. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. The timeline places it farther back than just about. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Mar 14, 2019 complete guide to the current star wars the old republic timeline. 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. This is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline.
The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. May 04, 2017 take your first step into a larger world. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. If youre feeling especially ambitious, check out the timeline of canon media on wookieepedia for a fairly comprehensive overview of everything star wars has to offer. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. Star wars the old republic timeline of events updated for 5. 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. If you only want to read one star wars book in preparation for the rise of skywalker, it should probably be resistance reborn. Young readers adaptation of the first act of star wars. It was written specifically to link the last jedi to the upcoming movie, and is its official literary prequel. Thanks to the convoluted order in which the star wars movies have been released over the past 40plus years, the timeline of events in the galaxy far, far away can be somewhat confusing. Sep 18, 2019 in 2012, star wars was purchased by disney and became incorporated within their juggernaut of a system. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline.
Euonly material can be found in the individual eras. The first book in a new trilogy set before thrawn traveled to the empire and became a grand admiral. The first novel published after disney purchased lucasfilm, a new dawn shows us the beginning of two of our favorite characters from star wars rebels, kanan jarrus and hera syndulla. Kenner made the first star wars action figures to coincide with the release of the film, and today the original figures are highly valuable. Many of the facts are linked to an article or a video, further expanding on the lore and legends from this time period. Check out our beginners guide to the canon timeline. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the same answer. An updated star wars timeline contained in star wars.
A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Episode vii the force awakens, which is dated to 34 aby by star wars. Get your lightsabers ready because, in the spirit of star wars the rise of skywalker, we are going to be unpacking the star wars timeline. The best star wars books to read first a getting started. A star wars story will take place before both star wars rebels and the other solo story, rogue one. At present it primarily consists of visual material. 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. May 28, 2018 welcome to fandoms complete incanon star wars saga timeline when star wars. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. Star wars sequel trilogy timeline reveals key details behind. First, we can place the nine previously released star wars movies in chronological order by when their main plotlines happen. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. The star wars timeline can be as tricky to navigate as the kessel run.