The complete series kindle edition by barnes, john. When bounty hunter jango fett gets into his ship after his fight with obiwan kenobi in attack of the clones, he. A complete timeline of every star wars movie and tv show. The series started the same year that the video game star wars. A star wars story will take place before the original film trilogy, but that period covers a lot of ground. 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. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. At lastan analysis of the historical patterns that influenced the creation and storyline of the star wars saga star wars took place long ago in a galaxy far, far away, but its epic stories are based on our own history. The original tiein novel series to the clone wars animated series has not been adopted into the new canon, even though the tv series has. The chronological timeline order of the star wars movies. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force friday. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video.
In 1999, he wrote the first installment of the new jedi order series set in the star wars universe, titled vector prime. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force. 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. The hugely complicated star wars timeline from all the canon movies, tv shows, comics, and novels explained.
The conventional method of viewing the star wars films in historical, chronological order is certainly legitimate and is absolutely the way i would introduce this universe to children. Bby before the battle of yavin while aby after the battle of yavin, which of course is the final battle of star wars. In fact, in the secret history of star wars, author michael kaminski writes that. Star wars timeline of canon movies, books and comics. Alan murray for the rarities, chad walton for the factchecking. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. So here are 50 fascinating facts about hollywoods most iconic space epic.
Many of the facts are linked to an article or a video, further expanding on the lore and legends from this time period. Neither its much beloved imperial villain grand admiral thrawn, nor the popular former assassin mara jade, future wife to luke skywalker, officially existed in. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. Plif lives with marvel star wars stats and loads of fun pages. Say you decided youd like to read all the star wars books in existence. Star wars, film series created by george lucas that became one of the most successful and influential franchises in movie history. Celebrate 40 years of the star wars saga with the star wars annual 2018. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all summarized into the most. Another chronology of the clone wars incorporates older stories in relation to the animated series.
Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book. Bloodline is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by claudia gray. Tbones famous star wars site include cutscenes, scripts, and so much more. These are, indeed, the star wars facts you have been looking for. Jjms great timeline and list of marvel appearances. The star wars timeline tracks the canonical stories and events of the star wars universe. The phantom menace, in the era of the glorious high republic, the noble and wise jedi knights must face a frightening threat to themselves, the galaxy, and the force itself. A comprehensive guide to the star wars timeline of films, novels, comic books, short stories. In the star wars galaxy theres never a dull momentjust like star wars. This means that there are now two star wars timelines or chronologies. It is the first live action series in the star wars franchise.
This has meant theres plenty of facts about the star wars movies, both in terms of what can be found in them and the things that happened while they were in production. The actor who played obiwan kenobi, alec guiness, thought of the star wars films as fairytale rubbish. Any unpublished or outofprint star wars story will be taken down ifwhen officially releasedreprinted. The list contains all disney and marvel officially released and published stories. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers.
Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. The timeline of this epic space opera franchise has been notoriously. Both this series and the game introduced an apprentice ahsoka in the series and starkiller in the game to anakindarth vader. Star wars jokes star wars facts star wars comics anakin vader star wars wallpaper starwars death star star wars characters last jedi 27 mindblowing true star wars behind the scenes stories obiwans death may have let the rebels escape, but really the character kicked the bucket because alec guinness hated being in the movies. It should include all of the known star wars books, not just the main novels including the entire timeline, from the origins of the sith in,000 bby to postnewjediorder books, all of the comics and all the games.
The perfect gift for fans, with puzzles, games, activities, facts, and more. Everything that is currently out, with a few books that are currently scheduled can be found below. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. We now know exactly where in the star wars timeline the movie. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. This is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. At present it primarily consists of visual material. From ancient egypt and the roman empire to the french revolution and the vietnam war, star wars and history explores the major historical turning points, heroes, and villains. Young adult books can be found on their own ya books page. Set five years after the events of return of the jedi and 25 years prior to the events of the force awakens, it follows the. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the timeline wars. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far, far away.
The star wars novelizations of the original trilogy are considered canon where they align with the films which means they add no new canon material and actually contain content that is not canon. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. The best way to celebrate star wars day is to learn something new about a galaxy far, far away. However, from a mythological point of view, i propose we subscribe to the formula originally crafted by homer, author of the iliad the oldest existing work of western literature and its sequel, the odyssey. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Basically, the del rey timeline is a star wars book lovers dream. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Despite clashing somewhat with the timeline of earlier clone wars stories, these books were eventually worked into the legends timeline by the essential readers companion. 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.
Oct 15, 2012 star wars and history shows how the atomic and hydrogen bombs led to the death star. In the real world, the 501st is a group of dedicated star wars fans who create models of suits of armor from the films, but more importantly, they have a keen eye on performing acts of charity which we think is great. Mar 14, 2019 complete guide to the current star wars the old republic timeline. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. Jul 04, 2019 this is the full and complete list of all officially released star wars timeline of canon books novels, novelizations of the movies, comic books and all movies and tv shows. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Below, we look at 30 star wars facts, ranging from those about the major installments, to others touching on the spinoffs. Star wars the old republic timeline of events updated for. Nov 18, 2019 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. Features a section of posters from the years most anticipated film star wars. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. This is the full and complete list of all officially released star wars timeline of canon books novels, novelizations of the movies, comic books and all movies and tv shows. The tarkin novel brings both of those things into the new canon and.
It was published on may 03, 2016, by del rey as part of journey to the force awakens. Apr 25, 2014 neither its much beloved imperial villain grand admiral thrawn, nor the popular former assassin mara jade, future wife to luke skywalker, officially existed in the star wars timeline. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Heres 501 of the best facts about star wars that we could find. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Star wars books the downloadable pdf timeline of the.
So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list. Lucas wrote and directed it with his wife marcia editing it. The cestus deception and jedi trial were originally placed later in the period. Star wars the old republic timeline of events updated for 5. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. Titles from 2015 on connected to the disney sequel trilogy, except where listed on the complete saga page. Del rey debuts interactive star wars books timeline. An essential timeline of when every past and upcoming star wars movie and tv show takes place. Sep 01, 2018 an infographic hidden in new star wars novel a new dawn reveals an updated timeline of books, tv series and video games in the star wars universe. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories euonly material can be found in the individual eras this complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. The book version of star wars is published and lucus is credited as the author until its later revealed ghostwriter alan dean foster wrote it. Complete guide to the current star wars the old republic timeline. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology.
Despite this, he negotiated a deal to earn 2% of the gross box office receipts for. Apr 07, 2020 theres been 11 star wars movies over 40 years and theres been a lot of ideas, stories, characters and actors that have been thrown into the mix. The star wars expanded universe timeline is a comprehensive chronology of every star wars story from 1977 to today, including exclusive. Is there an officialish complete chronological order.
Stay current on everything star wars with this growing timeline. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. Begun in the 1970s and 80s and resuscitated at the turn of the 21st century, the series advanced the field of special effects and developed into a highly lucrative merchandising industry. Lego star wars is a lego theme that incorporates the star wars saga and franchise.
Star wars books march 6, 2012 the downloadable pdf timeline of the bantam and del rey novels has been updated on suvudu. This also includes the approximate date in the timeline that they take place. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. An absolute must have for any dedicated star wars fan, the galactic timeline tells the entire journey from the beginning of the universe through the prerepublic order right up until the legacy era with everything inbetween.
Making sense of the star wars timeline december 16, 2016 8. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. 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. Even if you can make the kessel run in less than 12 parsecs, youll still likely need this handy primer on the basic chronology of the star wars saga now that rogue one is about to hit theaters. Dec 16, 2019 below, we look at 30 star wars facts, ranging from those about the major installments, to others touching on the spinoffs. Use the force is a playful and informative guide to all things jedi, featuring fun facts from the star wars movies and tv series alongside hilarious cartoons, and tips and mind tricks for wannabe warriors.
The novel became a part of star wars expanded universeincludes officially licensed, fictional background of the star wars universe. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. With all the additions to the star wars universe made by disney. How the mandalorian fits in the star wars timeline time. If you watch rebels but havent read star wars books or comics before. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books.
Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. It gathers all events into one chronological continuity. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. All listed chronologically based on the events they describe. A timeline of all the future star wars movies, comics. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.