How to Watch All 11 Star Wars Movies in Order — Where to Watch and How to Start Your Marathon

Planning a Star Wars movie marathon for May the Fourth or any weekend? Here’s exactly how to watch all the Star Wars films in order — and where to watch them all in one place.

By How to Watch Staff | May 3, 2025

Whether you’re a first-time viewer or a lifelong fan, May 4th — aka Star Wars Day — is the perfect excuse to dive into one of cinema’s most iconic franchises. But with 11 Star Wars movies spread across three trilogies and two standalone films, it can be tricky to figure out how to watch them in the best order. Should you go by release date? Chronological timeline? Skip any?

We’ve broken down your options — and show you where to watch each movie online — so you can choose the ultimate viewing order for your journey to a galaxy far, far away.

📺 Where to Watch All Star Wars Movies

Every mainline Star Wars movie — plus the two standalone films — is available to stream exclusively on Disney+ in most regions. You can also purchase or rent them via platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, or Google Play.

Streaming Platforms:

• Disney+ – Watch all 11 Star Wars movies here

• Amazon Prime Video – Rent or buy digitally

• Apple TV / iTunes – Available for purchase

• Google Play Movies & YouTube – Rent or buy

💡 How to watch from anywhere: Traveling abroad? Use a trusted VPN like NordVPN to access your Disney+ account and stream Star Wars from any location.

🧭 How to Watch Star Wars in Release Order

This is the classic way fans first experienced the saga — and probably the best for new viewers. Watching in release order allows you to see the story unfold the way it did in real time.

Release Order:

1. A New Hope (1977)

2. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

3. Return of the Jedi (1983)

4. The Phantom Menace (1999)

5. Attack of the Clones (2002)

6. Revenge of the Sith (2005)

7. The Force Awakens (2015)

8. The Last Jedi (2017)

9. The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

10. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

11. Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

👍 Best for: First-time watchers who want to experience the franchise as audiences did.

⏳ How to Watch Star Wars in Chronological Order (Story Timeline)

Want to follow the in-universe storyline from beginning to end? Here’s how to watch the saga in chronological order:

Timeline Order:

1. The Phantom Menace

2. Attack of the Clones

3. Revenge of the Sith

4. Solo: A Star Wars Story

5. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

6. A New Hope

7. The Empire Strikes Back

8. Return of the Jedi

9. The Force Awakens

10. The Last Jedi

11. The Rise of Skywalker

👍 Best for: Fans who want to see the Skywalker storyline unfold chronologically — from Anakin’s fall to Rey’s rise.

🎬 Which Star Wars Movies Can You Skip?

If you’re short on time or want a streamlined experience, you can safely skip one or two movies — though die-hard fans may disagree.

Movies most fans recommend watching:

• Rogue One: Universally praised and ties directly into A New Hope. A must-watch.

• Solo: Fun but considered optional. If you skip one movie, it’s likely this one — though it offers great performances and backstory.

💡 Quick Viewing Guide: Best Ways to Watch

🌍 How to Watch from Anywhere in the World

If you’re traveling or living in a country where Disney+ isn’t available, don’t worry. You can still enjoy the entire Star Wars collection using a VPN like NordVPN or ExpressVPN. Simply connect to a U.S. or U.K. server and log in to your Disney+ account as usual.

Final Thoughts

There’s no wrong way to experience the Star Wars saga — only the right way for you. Whether you’re starting with The Phantom Menace or A New Hope, the key is knowing how to watch, where to watch, and how to make the most of your journey through the galaxy.

Happy watching, and may the Force be with you.