In What Order Were the Star Wars Movies Made

Star Wars films were produced and released in a specific order that differs from their in-universe chronology. The original theatrical sequence began with A New Hope (1977), followed by The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983), forming the core Skywalker saga. The prequels continued production with Episodes I–III (1999–2005), and the sequel trilogy followed with Episodes VII–IX (2015–2019). Later standalone releases include Rogue One (2016) and Solo (2018). This article outlines the actual production and release order of the main and spin-off features for clarity and reference.