There are two types of Star War fans. One who casually watches the film and the other hardcore fans, for whom it has become a way of their life. Whichever type you fall into, you cannot resist watching all of the Star Wars franchise. Since it’s going to be a long time before we have a new Star Wars movie to look forward to. The “watch every Star Wars movie” marathons are bound to get longer and you’ll need an easy compiled source to find each and every flick.
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Keeping in mind the same, we have curated the complete list of Star Wars streaming movies. Our list of Star Wars Movies consists of original trilogy, the sequel trilogy, the prequels. Follow our guide so you don’t miss the wonder that is the Star Wars Universe.
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Star Wars Movies
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
The Phantom Menace is rightfully considered the bottom of the barrel of Star Wars movies. If you are beginning your way into the complex Star Wars movie, this might be it.
The movie offers the best long underwater chase scenes, the dreaded Jar Jar Binks, who is the most hated supporting character in the entire saga. The movie is saved by the epic climactic duel between Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Darth Maul. That epic fight in the end is the reason why The Phantom Menace may be where you want to begin.
Watch The Phantom Menace for its third action act and the brilliant John Williams score the movie offers.
Available in the US on Amazon, Disney+
Available in the UK on Amazon, Disney+
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
Revenge of the Sith features faces many drawbacks. Its dialogue and heavy reliance on CGI make it a cliche. It does, however, have a fitting climax.
The story begins with war and ends with one swift blow of a lightsaber on the volcanic hellscape of Mustafar. The movie features Anakin turning against the Jedi, and massacring kids at the Jedi temple. This leads to one of the epics duals in the otherwise slow start. The result of this duel leaves Anakin horribly scarred and mutilated. At last, he is reborn as Darth Vader.
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
A New Hope is the story of a band of Rebels who must stand up against evil and oppressive Empire. We meet Princess Leia, a soldier willing to die for the Rebel cause; Han Solo, a smuggler who seems shallow but has a heart of gold; Chewbacca, Solo’s faithful companion; Luke Skywalker, the farm boy who is destined to defeat the Empire and bring about the end of the Sith.
There’s also Grand Moff Tarkin, the merciless Imperial leader, and Darth Vader, whose monstrosity will stop at nothing to retrieve the plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the Death Star.
If you are only just starting out and feel a bit intimidated, A New Hope should be your go-to introduction to the Star Wars Universe.
Available in the US on Amazon, Disney+
Available in the UK on Amazon, Disney+
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back is many fans and critics’ choice for best Star Wars movie ever. The film is a remarkable middle chapter for the franchise and makes the absolute most of its extended cast of characters.
Filled with an action-packed battle on Hoth, travels to the swamp plant of Dagobah, this film defines a mid-series like no other.
Meanwhile, Han, Leia, Chewie, Threepio, and Artoo make their way to Cloud City to hide out and fix the Falcon’s damaged hyperdrive. The story takes a turn when their host’s ulterior motives are revealed.
The Empire Strikes Back is one of the greatest sequels in history and arguably the best science fiction movie ever made. It is Star Wars must-watch movies!
Available in the US on: Amazon, Disney+
Available in the UK on: Amazon, Disney+
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
The return of the Jedi holds a huge burden to be as good as its previous stories. It is not a perfect movie but it is a near-perfect conclusion to the initial trilogy.
The threequel begins where the entire saga started: with two droids walking through Tatooine. This time, it’s as part of a plan to spring Han from Jabba.
The Empire is building a weapon to bring down the Rebellion once and for all. To ensure that everything goes as planned, the Emperor himself arrives at the space station. It’s on this giant moon-sized weapon where Luke will face Darth Vader for the last time in his final attempt to choose to become a Jedi or fall to the dark side.
Return of the Jedi is epic storytelling. It has lots of action and the second-best space battle in the entire saga. The final assault season is one of the most exhilarating!
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens
J.J. Abrams’ next chapter in the Star Wars story came out more than 30 years after the conclusion of Return of the Jedi. The movie is a bit too close to the original Star Wars but it still gets the main ethos right on point.
The Force Awakens deals with a whole new cast of characters. Multiple characters mix up to be one as their stories converge when the First Order begins its attack on the New Republic.
The story introduces General Leia who formed the Resistance, to destroy the First Order. Rey is a captivating young hero who develops a connection to the Force throughout her adventure with Finn and an older Han Solo and Chewbacca. Her connection is bound to put her in crosshairs with Kylo Ren, the heir to the legacy of Darth Vader!
Available in the US on Amazon, Disney+
Available in the UK on Amazon, Disney+
Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi
Rian Johnson’s The Last Jedi is a classic middle chapter of the series. The film changes everything you knew about the tones and perspective of its predecessors.
The Last Jedi begins with the Resistance on the run from the First Order, which is hellbent on avenging the destruction of its secret weapon, Starkiller Base. The First Order’s brutal crackdown becomes the central plot of the movie, as people still loyal to the Republic face an ultimate war.
There are plenty of twists and turns in The Last Jedi. Termed as one of the boldest chapters in the Star Wars saga, It does more to move the story forward than any other Disney-produced Star Wars films. The film is undoubtedly the best in the series.
Available in the UK on: Amazon, Disney+
Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
J.J. Abrams returns to the Star Wars saga to complete the sequel trilogy with The Rise of Skywalker! A much safer and more familiar entry than the previous two films, The Rise of Skywalker still finishes the Skywalker Saga off in a satisfying statement.
The Rise of Skywalker offers some of the best visuals in the history of the franchise, and tremendous performances by Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver. The movie is a perfect albeit still an emotional sendoff for Carrie Fisher’s General Leia Organa.
Available in the US on Amazon, Disney+
Available in the UK on Amazon, Sky Cinema
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Star Wars standalone films were nothing short of risky. Rogue One reveals the endless possibilities a non-trilogy film set in a galaxy offer. More importantly, it finally gets the concept of a prequel right.
Rogue One tells the story of Jyn Erso, the rebel-spy whose mission to steal the Death Star plans became the McGuffin of the first Star Wars film. In Rogue One, those plans take center focus. Jyn, secret agent Cassian Andor, Force devotees Chirrut Imwe and Baze Malbus, Imperial defector Bodhi Rook, and the hilarious droid K-2SO risk it all to acquire the plans that will lead to the destruction of the Empire’s ultimate weapon.
This movie also has the best space battle since Return of the Jedi, so get ready for plenty of X-wing action. Also, Rogue One answers the ultimate question of where does Darth Vader lives.
Available in the US on Amazon, Disney+
Available in the UK on Amazon, Disney+
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo is the second edition of Disney’s standalone Star Wars film. Solo is the origin story of everyone’s favorite character, Han Solo. The brilliant performances by Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and some other supporting players, make Solo a much more thrilling Star Wars film than just a standalone story.
The story begins with Han’s life on Corellia where he lives as a small-time crook. When he and his first love, Qi’ra, execute a plan to escape the planet and the shackles of a crime lord, young Han finds himself losing more than he ever expected.
Solo introduces us to young Lando and L3-37, an independent droid who fights for the rights of her robotic brethren. This is perhaps the best relationship Solo has in this universe. It is expansive and heartwarming and you wouldn’t want to miss it!
Available in the US on Amazon, Netflix
Available in the UK on Amazon, Disney+
Star Wars TV Series
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars actually refers to a TV show and a movie. The Clone Wars movie is excellently shot contains some of the most awe-inspiring and emotional moments in the Star Wars world.
The Clone Wars is also the story of Ahsoka Tano, Anakin’s young Jedi Padawan. A couple of episodes and you will realize why Ahsoka Tano is one of the best characters in Star Wars.
Along the way, fans will also be reunited with Darth Maul! The Clone Wars explains Maul’s story beyond his quest to destroy the Jedi. His quest now involves killing his Sith master too!
Available in the US on Amazon, Disney+
Available in the UK on Amazon, Disney+
Star Wars Rebels
Besides being one of the most fun, Disney XD’s Star Wars Rebels takes place after Revenge of the Sith and before A New Hope. This fills an important timeline between two major sagas.
The story begins with the birth of the Rebel Alliance, fighting the good fight. The story is centered against Ezra Bridger, a young orphan living on the occupied planet of Lothal. Ezra’s run-in thrusts him into a wild adventure. Little does he know his encounters are leading him close to the civil war and to the secrets of Jedi.
Rebels are the strongest of the Star Wars animated series released. With amazing character cast, fantastic storytelling, and plenty of action, this is every Star Wars fan’s dream series. You’ll also get to see Darth Vader in a frightening state as well as the return of Maul, who is on a warpath to destroy the Jedi.
This is just really fun Star Wars and shouldn’t be missed!
Available in the US on Amazon, Disney+
Available in the UK on Amazon, Disney+
The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian is the story of a mysterious bounty hunter…and the super wanted yet most adorable bounty he has to collect. Yes, this is the show that unleashed the cultural phenomenon of ‘Baby Yoda’ onto the world.
Set five years is the fall of the Galactic Empire, The Mandalorian has eight short episodes, each exuding a cinematic world of its own while keeping the best of the fictional universe intact. Featuring a terrific set of directors, including Star Wars steward Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau, Bryce Dallas Howard, Taika Waititi, and more, you have to see it to believe why this has become an important fixation in Star Wars Universe.
Available in the US and UK on Disney+.
Star Wars Resistance
The latest Star Wars animated series is the only story on the screen to explore the months leading up to The Force Awakens. Resistance does not explore the lead players’ role in Leia’s Resistance but rather follows the characters who will ultimately be affected by the First Order’s attack.
Resistance is not a fight between the good and the evil which makes it stand out. Resistance follows Kaz Xiono’s mission is to find a mole inside the Colossus.
Resistance proves to be the most comedic of the animated Star Wars saga. Kaz’s dream of becoming a member of the Aces, the Colossus’ elite fighter wing. Whether he succeeds in his goals will solely depend on his actions when the war begins.
Available in the US on Amazon, Disney+