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Disney’sStar Warscanon is formally 10 days old - and here ’s a timeline of how the saga has grown over the last decade . Disney acquired Lucasfilm in October 2012 , and it took the House of Mouse just under two geezerhood to decide the franchise ’s future direction . Finally , on April 25 , 2014 , Lucasfilm reassert that the oldStar WarsExpanded Universe was now formally assort as " Legends " - because canon was beginning again .
The Modern policy was subtly unlike . Previously , George Lucas’Star Warsmovies and TV showshad been the highest tier up of canon , with all other content expected to orb around it . Now , though , Lucasfilm announced thateverything was equally canon , from movies to computer game , from tv set show to comic books . Since then , the newStar Warscontinuity has expound at a staggering rate . Here ’s a timeline pull up out all the most important milestone .
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2014
The new Star Wars canon is born
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April 25 , 2014
Walt Disney canyon formally begins
September 2 , 2014
A New Dawnby John Jackson Miller is published - the first Disney canyon novel
October 3 , 2014
Star Wars Rebelsseason 1 , episode 1 air
The story of Disney’sStar Warscanon begins on April 25 , 2014 , when Lucasfilm officially harbinger the end of the old Expanded Universe and the beginning of new canon . Through a crotchet of timing , the first floor in Disney canon was technically release just a twosome of day before the announcement - part one of a two - part narrative write inStar Wars Insider(later celebrated on the officialStar Warswebsite ) . A few month later , John Jackson Miller’sA New Dawnbecame the first original novel created as part of this new continuity .
The main focus was on the launch ofStar Wars Rebelsin October 2014 , which brought the enfranchisement back to the small screen afterDisney ’s cancelation ofStar war : The Clone Wars . A New Dawnis itself a prequel to this revivify series , and Lucasfilm issue several other Word - aimed at young audiences - that support it as well . Disney ’s canon had formally begun .
2015
The Star Wars sequel trilogy is launched
January 1 , 2015
Marvel Comics publishStar Wars#1 , by Jason Aaron and John Cassaday
July 7 , 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens takes place 30 years after the fall of the Galactic Empire. It follows Han Solo and new allies, including Finn and Rey, as they confront the rising threat of Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers while seeking the elusive Luke Skywalker.
Christie Golden’sDark Discipletells an important unfinished story fromStar war : The Clone Wars
September 4 , 2015
Chuck Wendig’sAftermathtrilogy lead off , explore the wake ofReturn of the Jedi
November 15 , 2015
Star warfare : Battlefrontreleased
November 18 , 2015
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a standalone film set in the Star Wars universe, where a group of resistance fighters, led by Jyn Erso, embarks on a mission to steal the Death Star plans. This pivotal event sets the stage for the iconic saga to follow.
Vader Down#1 ( by Jason Aaron and Mike Deodata Jr. ) launch the firstStar Warscomic book effect
December 18 , 2015
Star war : The Force Awakensreleases
Disney’sStar Warscanon was technically born in 2014 , but it was n’t until 2015 that it really became notable for its ethnical encroachment . This began in January 2015 , withStar Wars#1 by Jason Aaron and John Cassaday check laughable book sales records for the last 20 years . In November , Marvel launched their first annualStar Warsevent , and"Vader Down " is one of the best eventsof the last 10 . Meanwhile , Lucasfilm Publishing go from speciality to strength , with some vitally crucial ledger released .
Although criticized for overplaying the nostalgia card , The Force Awakens is loosely find as a tremendous success .
Star Wars : The Force Awakensreleased on December 18 , 2015 , grossing $ 2.071 worldwide . This leaped forwards decades into the timeline , introduce TV audience to new heroes and fresh villains . Although criticized for overplaying the nostalgia card , it was generally seen as a tremendous success .
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Star Wars : The Force Awakens takes topographic point 30 years after the fall of the Galactic Empire . It follows Han Solo and new ally , including Finn and Rey , as they confront the rising menace of Kylo Ren and his United States Army of Stormtroopers while seek the elusive Luke Skywalker .
2016
Rogue One hits cinemas accompanied by a bold transmedia initiative
January 6 , 2016
Obi - Wan & Anakin#1 , by Charles Soule & Marco Checchetto , tick Marvel ’s prequel epoch introduction
Star Wars: The Last Jedi continues the saga as Rey hones her powers under the guidance of Luke Skywalker. As her abilities unsettle her mentor, the Resistance faces the First Order in a pivotal battle.
October 11 , 2016
Ahsoka , by E.K. Johnston , is published
November 15 , 2016
Solo: A Star Wars Story explores the early adventures of Han Solo, showcasing his beginnings and key encounters with significant characters in the Star Wars universe. Set in a backdrop of galactic turmoil, the film delves into the origins of his famed relationships and his rise as a rebellious smuggler.
accelerator : A Rogue One Novelby James Luceno kicks off a major transmedia initiative ahead of the picture show ’s handout
December 7 , 2016
Doctor Aphra#1 , by Kieron Gillen , Kev Walker , and Salvador Larroca is the firist MarvelStar Warscomic of this geological era starring an original character
December 10 , 2016
Rogue One : A Star Wars Storyreleased at theaters
Marvel Comics continued to lucubrate through 2016 , and Lucasfilm Publishing released an ever - expanding cable of books - including a second adapting an unfinished tarradiddle fromStar Wars : The Clone Wars . Towards the end of the year , Lucasfilm Publishing launched a hugely impressive transmedia initiative revolve around on the next film release ; James Luceno’sCatalystand Alexander Freed ’s novelization ofRogue One : A Star Wars Storyremainthe golden measure for transmedia tie - inch to a theatrical liberation .
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker concludes the Skywalker saga with Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron leading the Resistance against the First Order. As the final battle unfolds, they draw upon the wisdom and strength of previous generations to confront their adversaries. Released in 2019, the film concludes the sequel trilogy.
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Rogue One : A Star Wars Storywas intended to be the first of a grasp of anthology movies , a step withdraw from the main Skywalker saga . Although production had been troubled , it was a marvellous success , gross $ 1.057 billion in the worldwide box office . Sadly , the release was overshadow by the loss of Carrie Fisher on December 27 ; she would be neglect .
Rogue One : A Star Wars Story is a standalone plastic film put in the Star Wars universe , where a group of resistance fighter aircraft , led by Jyn Erso , embarks on a mission to slip the Death Star plans . This pivotal event go down the degree for the iconic saga to come .
Released on November 12, 2019 The Mandalorian follows a lone gunfighter navigating the galaxy’s outer reaches after the Galactic Empire’s fall. As a skilled bounty hunter, he operates in a lawless universe, undertaking various missions on the fringes of the New Republic’s territories.
2017
The Star Wars fanbase begins to fracture (again)
February 21 , 2017
Chuck Wendig’sAftermath : Empire ’s Endbrings a conclusion to a trilogy set afterReturn of the Jedi
April 11 , 2017
CelebratedStar WarsLegends source Timothy Zahn returns withThrawn , his first canon book
November 17 , 2017
Star Wars : Battlefront IIreleased
December 15 , 2017
Star war : The Last Jedireleased at theaters
2017 was an exciting year for lovers of the honest-to-god Expanded Universe , with Legends generator Timothy Zahn repay to tell canon adventures ofGrand Admiral Thrawn , one of his greatest Legends instauration . In November , Star Wars : Battlefront II ’s tarradiddle mode complement Chuck Wendig ’s " Aftermath " trilogy , and even have a subtle tie-up - in to the sequel trilogy . regrettably , the secret plan receive a mixed response .
Star Wars: The Bad Batch is an action-adventure animated series set after the events of The Clone Wars, following Clone Force 99 (a.k.a. the Bad Batch.) Finding themselves immune to the brainwashing effects of Order 66, the Bad Batch become mercenaries for hire while outrunning the empire, now seeing them as fugitives of the law.
TheStar Warsfanbase has seldom been far-famed for its unity , and 2017 was woefully the year when it really began to divulge apart in explosive fashion . AlthoughStar war : The Last Jediwas a fiscal succeeder - it grossed an impressive $ 1.333 billion in the global box office - but viewers were left divided by the plot of ground . Director Rian Johnson ’s Luke Skywalker patch total in for fussy criticism .
Star Wars : The Last Jedi extend the saga as Rey hone her powers under the guidance of Luke Skywalker . As her abilities faze her wise man , the Resistance faces the First Order in a pivotal struggle .
2018
Star Wars' first box office failure leaves Disney in disarray
March 5 , 2018
The final instalment ofStar Wars Rebelsis released
May 25 , 2018
Solo : A Star Wars Storyopens in theaters
October 7 , 2018
Star war : Resistancepremieres on the Disney Channel
2018 was a unmanageable year for Lucasfilm , as the studio scramble to count on out how to respond to theStar warfare : The Last Jedibacklash . Matters decline in May , whenSolo : A Star Wars Storybecame the firstStar Warsmovie to give way to break dance even at the box office . There ’s still intense public debate over what on the dot run wrong ; some blame a lackluster marketing campaign ( the first trailer dropped only three months before the moving-picture show ’s release ) , while others point to an uninspiring conception . Lucasfilm seem to blame the rephrasing of Han Solo .
Lucasfilm begin to pivot away from the vainglorious screen , prioritize working on future shows .
The box office nonstarter ofSololed to Lucasfilm abandoning other anthology projects . This coincided with a new focal point on TV shows for Disney+ , the streaming service that would launch next year ; Lucasfilm begin to swivel aside from the big screen , prioritizing work on future shows . Many anthology projects would finally be repurposed as movie .
Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
Solo : A Star Wars Story explores the early adventures of Han Solo , showcasing his beginnings and key meeting with substantial theatrical role in the Star Wars universe . congeal in a backcloth of galactic turmoil , the picture delves into the origins of his illustrious relationships and his rise as a rebellious smuggler .
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2019
The sequel trilogy ends… and Star Wars is reborn on Disney+
April 16 , 2019
Claudia Gray ’s novelMaster & Apprenticereveals the text of theChosen One prophecyat last
May 31 , 2019
Star Wars : Galaxy ’s Edgeopens at Disneyland
November 12 , 2019
The Mandalorianseason 1 , episode 1 premieres alongside the launch of Disney+
Ahsoka follows the journey of former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. Released in 2023, this series takes place within the Star Wars universe and features Ahsoka navigating through a complex political and cosmic landscape.
November 15 , 2019
Jedi : Fallen Orderreleased
December 16 , 2019
Star Wars : The Rise of Skywalkeropens at theatre
2018 had been comparatively hushed forStar Wars , but 2019 was an explosive one . Galaxy ’s Edgeopened at Disneyland , with Lucasfilm affirm the theme common was canon and even issue tie - in comic strip and novels . Star Wars : The Rise of Skywalkerreleased in December , bring an end to the Skywalker saga . Unfortunately , the sequel were loosely see as end not with a smasher , but a whine .
Star Wars : The ascent of Skywalker conclude the Skywalker saga with Rey , Finn , and Poe Dameron leading the Resistance against the First Order . As the final conflict unfolds , they draw upon the Wisdom of Solomon and strength of premature generations to confront their adversaries . Released in 2019 , the moving-picture show conclude the continuation trilogy .
The launching of Disney+ on November 12 , 2019 , was a milestone event forStar Wars . The Mandalorianseason 1 ’s premiere go viral in big part because Lucasfilm had somehow manage to keep the introduction of Grogu secret ( the case was initially identify The Child , but he was fleetly gift the nickname " Baby Yoda " online ) . Although the movies had stumble , The Mandalorianmarked a fresh dawn for Lucasfilm ; the beginning of an era whereStar Warswas chiefly a TV franchise .
Released on November 12 , 2019 The Mandalorian play along a sole gunfighter navigating the galaxy ’s out scope after the Galactic Empire ’s fall . As a skilled H.M.S. Bounty hunting watch , he operate in a wide-open universe , take in charge various missions on the fringes of the New Republic ’s territories .
2020
The Clone Wars return
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February 21 , 2020
Star war : The Clone Warsseason 7 premieres on Disney+
June 10 , 2020
Star warfare : Jedi Temple Challengelaunches on YouTube , sport Ahmed Best as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
October 30 , 2020
The Mandalorianseason 2 premieres on Disney+
2020 was a difficult year , and not just for Lucasfilm ; the coronavirus pandemic affected the whole earthly concern , and seriously disrupted output of Hollywood movies and telly shows . This meant a slow roll - out to the variousStar WarsDisney+ TV show than Lucasfilm had believably desire for - but the two TV shows that dropped , Star Wars : The Clone WarsandThe Mandalorianseason 2 , were both massive events . strangely enough , both involved fan - preferent character Ahsoka Tano .
Ashley Eckstein returned to voice Ahsoka Tano once again inStar war : The Clone Warsseason 7 , which completed the story Disney cancel after take Lucasfilm ( and , consequently , rewrote the persistence of some tie-in - ins that had been signify to twine matter up ) . Rosario Dawson played the live - action Ahsoka inThe Mandalorianseason 2 , however , and the fan chemical reaction win over Lucasfilm to double down on program ignoring the character . Even better , The Mandalorianseason 2 ’s ending ensure Mark Hamill reprize the office of Luke Skywalker , delighting viewers .
2021
The High Republic Begins
January 5 , 2021
Charles Soule’sLight of the Jedibegins theStar state of war : The mellow Republictransmedia enterprise
May 4 , 2021
Star Wars : The Bad Batchseason 1 premieres on Disney+
September 22 , 2021
Star Wars : Visionsseason 1 premieres on Disney+
December 29 , 2021
The Book of Boba Fettpremieres on Disney+
look back,2021 was one of the most authoritative years since Disney purchased Lucasfilm- and not because of the small sieve . Charles Soule’sLight of the Jediintroduced lector to theHigh Republic Era , in a saga position centuries before the Skywalker saga . This would swiftly turn out to be Lucasfilm ’s boldest transmedia initiative of all time , and the tale is still on-going . The High Republic Era has even been incorporated into live - action and animation , appearing inYoung Jedi Adventuresand the coming seriesThe Acolyte .
Star Warsanimation flourished in 2021 , withStar Wars : Visionsstepping beyond the bounce of canon for the first time - let different art family to imagine their own versions ofStar warfare . Meanwhile , Star Wars : The Bad Batchserved as the spiritual successor toThe Clone Wars , featuring Clone Force 99 as they tried to survive the Dark Times of the Empire ’s reign . There ’s often a inclination to calculate down on animation as somehow less , but both these shows demonstrate how foolish that is .
Star state of war : The Bad Batch is an action - adventure animated serial specify after the events of The Clone Wars , surveil Clone Force 99 ( a.k.a . the Bad Batch . ) Finding themselves resistant to the brainwashing result of decree 66 , the Bad Batch become soldier of fortune for hire while outrun the empire , now see them as runaway of the jurisprudence .
2022
The return of Ewan McGregor & Hayden Christensen
March 1 , 2022
Star Wars : Galactic Starcruiser opens
May 22 , 2022
Obi - Wan Kenobibrings Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen back to Disney+
September 21 , 2022
Andorpremieres on Disney+
October 26 , 2022
Tales of the Jedireleases on Disney+
Lucasfilm Television ’s output had slow up down because of the coronavirus pandemic , but recovered in 2022.Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen made their jubilant returnin theObi - Wan KenobiDisney+ TV show , and the captivated reply of the fandom showed how dearly the prequels have come to be loved . Equally exciting , though , was the premiere of Tony Gilroy’sAndorin September ; this would prove to be the most critically - acclaimedStar Warsstory to date .
Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One , following Cassian Andor as he navigates a Earth of danger and deception . The series delve into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire .
Tales of the Jediwas another success for Lucasfilm , but the year was n’t entirely positive : the launching of the ill - fated Galactic Starcruiser was meet with a raised eyebrow from fans due to the damage , rather than hullabaloo . Although the story told at Galactic Starcruiser is canon - and important , featuring Rey and Kylo Ren - the low numeral of visitor would intend it close up by September 2023 . It remains to be see what Lucasfilm will do with the site .
2023
The Star Wars universe expands again
March 1 , 2023
The Mandalorianseason 3 , episode 1 releases on Disney+
March 28 , 2023
Adam Christopher’sShadow of the Sithexplores essential sequel trilogy setup
April 28 , 2023
Jedi : Survivorreleases on consoles and PC
July 18 , 2023
Delilah S. Dawson’sInquisitor : hike of the Red Bladebecomes one of the fewStar Warsbooks focalize on the dark side
August 22 , 2023
Ahsokapremieres on Disney+
2023 should really be pick up as one of Lucasfilm Publishing ’s good year to date . Star Wars : The in high spirits Republiccontinued to go from strong suit to strength , while Adam Christopher’sShadow of the Sithand Delilah S. Dawson’sInquisitor : Rise of the Red Bladenumber among some of thebestStar Warsbooksever publish . ready at very different points in the timeline , both books shine a light on the benighted side itself .
The Mandalorianseason 3 attempted to reorient itself around Mandalore rather than Din Djarin , and receiived a assorted reception . More cocksure , though , was Dave Filoni’sAhsoka ; bold and inventive , whichdared to expandStar Warsbeyond the boundaries of the galaxy itself . It opened up whole new territories that are simply begging for exploration .
Ahsoka follows the journey of former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she look into an emerge threat to a vulnerable galax . release in 2023 , this serial publication takes seat within the Star Wars universe and feature Ahsoka navigating through a complex political and cosmic landscape .
2024 so far
The opening of 2024 has been dedicated to Star Wars animation
February 21 , 2024
Star war : The Bad Batch ’s final season begin on Disney+
So far , with the exception of Lucasfilm Publishing and ongoing funnies , 2024 has been all about animation . Star Wars : The Bad Batch ’s last season began on February 21 , and is still on-going . Looking forward , the best is yet to get along withThe Acolyte , which will enter the High Republic Era into alive - action and cement the transmedia initiative ’s legacy in an entirely new culture medium . What ’s more , off - sieve , there are paper newStar Warsmovie production will finally begin in June - meaning it wo n’t be tenacious until the enfranchisement returns to the big screen .
