The understanding had been that anakin remained obiwans padawan until the third year of the war 20 bby at which point he was knighted. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. In broad strokes, these novels paint the major galactic events that have taken place and add tons of context to the events taking place between the movies. With the massive amount of canon media that has hit the star wars universe since 2014, we thought it would be expedient to provide our readers with a general timeline of the books, comics, and video games in relation to the films and tv series. The cestus deception and jedi trial were originally placed later in the period. With the release of the final episodes of clone wars, lucasfilm officially announced the full chronological sequence for all 121 episodes and the theatrical release within the star wars timeline. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. With the help of the republics new clone army and the jedi army. Revenge of the sith, the beloved animated series added new depth to classic characters like obiwan kenobi, anakin skywalker, darth maul, and. As with the ending of any beloved show, its easy to salivate over the prospects of spinoffs and sidestories, but now is the perfect time for star wars to let the prequel era go. Wild space book 2 of the clone wars series the clone wars. In that spirit, presents from a certain point of view. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown.
New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. How do rise of skywalker, the mandalorian, the obi wan kenobi. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. Jedi council forums star wars books, comics, and expanded universe literature welcome to the new boards. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. The timeline now divides the entire star wars saga into three eras. Theres still so much from the original timeline, and the sequel era, left to be explored that it would. Does salacious crumb have the best haircut in the saga. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy.
A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Ive been given the difficult task of having to choose the best episode of the clone wars, which is, at the least, sisyphean. Check out our star wars timeline for all of the major events and milestones in the canon, including movies, tv shows, and books, in the faraway galaxy. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the official novelization of a new hope, was published in 1976, six months before the release of. 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. Jan 14, 2020 like most extended star wars material, the new jedi order is no longer canon. The clone wars is popular with many star wars fans and if youre missing out on new content after a deluge from the mandalorian and the rise of skywalker, this is a good opportunity to enjoy a. Dec 02, 2019 a new hope takes the death star for granted, but this one provides a sense of the years of difficulty that went into its building. 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.
Watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Aug 24, 2019 yesterday at the d23 conference, disney unveiled the new official timeline of star wars films and television.
Lit the new mostly comprehensive clone wars lcanon. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house audio. Lucasfilm reveals official timeline of the star wars saga. Everything you always wanted to know about the star wars holiday special. As the clone wars rage, the fate of a young jedi takes a dramatic turn, and many of the biggest questions raised by the original trilogy are answered. Since theres no consistent dating system in the star wars universe, fans have traditionally focused on the battle of yavin in 1977s a new hope that saw the destruction of the first death star. A star wars story both take place after the fall of the galactic republic, they still feel like prequels themselves. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. At present it primarily consists of visual material. One of the great things about star wars is that it inspires endless debates and opinions on a wide array of topics. Feb 27, 2020 new episodes of the clone wars are hitting. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker.
New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Young adult books can be found on their own ya books page. If your desire to get better acquainted with star wars lit has been sparked by the upcoming release of the rise of skywalker, this is the list for you. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. Del rey debuts interactive star wars books timeline. 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. The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm.
May 04, 2020 check out our star wars timeline for all of the major events and milestones in the canon, including movies, tv shows, and books, in the faraway galaxy. August 29, 2019 since disney bought lucasfilm in 2012, there has been a substantial amount of new star wars material, including comic books, novels, tv series, and games. Jul 01, 2016 in this installment, two writers discuss which episode from star wars. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. Youre about to read some of the most exciting stories ever written. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the official novelization of a new hope, was published in 1976, six months before the release of the movie a move thats hard to fathom by. Original clone wars timeline prior to the debut of lucas animations clone wars film, or more specifically the adaptations released on july 26th, 2008, the clone wars era timeline looked very different. Mar 17, 2014 when it first debuted in 2008, star wars. This is a timeline of the events during the clone wars.
If it sounds like your thing, just plan to read it before or shortly after seeing rogue one. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this anthology based on the beloved animated series. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since 2014. Yesterday at the d23 conference, disney unveiled the new official timeline of star wars films and television. The republic crumbles, an empire is born and a new evil rises in the official adaptation of star wars. The clone wars ends it will just be a few months until the mandalorian returns to. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline.
Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Instead of years with no new stories or hope of stories, now its just months between new star wars stories being released. With the completion of episodes i, ii, and iii, the epic story thats captivated millions can now be told in its entirety, from the time of the primordial knights of the old republic and the clone wars to the birth of the empire, from the destruction of the death. Clone wars chronological timeline star wars wiki guide ign. While some pieces could be referenced or brought into canon, it seems unlikely that this will occur. After the clone wars, star wars needs to let go of the. Disneys purchase of lucasfilm meant that all star wars material before april 2014, save the clone wars, is not in the current timeline.
Feb 25, 2020 the timeline of the original trilogy only really sees exploration in the comics, and although star wars. Despite the powers of the jedi and the military prowess of their clone army, the sheer number of fatalities is taking a terrible toll. Revenge of the sith, the beloved animated series added new depth to classic characters like obiwan kenobi, anakin skywalker, darth maul, and boba fett, introduced us to a whole legion of. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update.
A red saber, unsheathed in the an unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. The book covers several years, from the end of the clone wars onward, so placement is tricky. Another chronology of the clone wars incorporates older stories in relation to the animated series. The clone wars is sure to close out its expansive story with a bang, as the highly anticipated final season gives a last hurrah for the creators to provide the finale they always wanted. Episode ii based on the story by george lucas and the screenplay by george lucas and jonathan hales, this intense and revealing novel by bestselling author r. How to watch all of star wars in order asbury park press. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into. At last, its the ultimate history of the spectacular star wars saga, lavishly illustrated and in full color for the first time. The clone wars added new elements to the star wars galaxy like nothing else that had come before it. Basically, the del rey timeline is a star wars book lovers dream. This means that there are now two star wars timelines or chronologies. Original clone wars timeline prior to the debut of lucas animations clone wars film, or more specifically the adaptations released on july 26th, 2008, the clone warsera timeline looked very different.
This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Every major event in chronological order by richard edwards 04 may 2020 the hugely complicated star wars timeline from all the canon movies, tv shows, comics, and novels. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Salvatore sheds new light on the legend of star warsand skillfully illuminates one of our most beloved sagas. What new star wars film is kevin feige developing, and which iconic star wars character will star in it.
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