All movies, tv series, novels, young adult and middlegrade books combined, comics, reference books, and short stories are listed here in their own categories. A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist. Lucasfilm reveals official timeline of the star wars saga. Heres a timeline of some of the major star wars films and tv shows, presented in the order events occurred in the franchise, not in the order of release. 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. Jjms great timeline and list of marvel appearances. The first star wars novel was published in 1976 in the decades since, dozens of books set in the galaxy far, far away have been released, stories for all ages starring the likes of luke. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. As we gear up for star wars celebration 2019, we thought it would be helpful to compile a list of canon audiobooks for fans of the franchise. All timelines has the correct viewing order of movies, tv. What are the star wars novels in chronological order.
Each card depicts a star wars universe event on both sides, with a number referring to the point in time in which that event occurred on only one side. Based on the star wars rebels television series, this book follows the adventures of ezra bridger through a replica of his own journal. Disney and lucasfilm have announced a new publishing initiative for the star wars franchise. Unlike most creators you see on this site, george lucas has never written a star wars novel, but instead commissioned dozens and dozens of other writers such as john jackson miller, kevin j. Euonly material can be found in the individual eras. Aug 29, 2019 with this new star wars canon timeline, you can now stay current on everything star wars, and how these materials are connected with both the old and new films. Into the void by tim lebbon old republic era 5,000 4975 bby lost tribe of the sith. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom menace to the rise of skywalker and how to watch them online right now. This star wars timeline up till the force awakens will be helpful. A quick companion tale to star wars dark disciple and part of lucasfilms ongoing attempt to make asajj ventress a more sympathetic antihero. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. This era took place long before the events that happen in episode i.
For example, this does not include all the ancient prehistory stories of the jedi from the time of the sith. The complete star wars novelization canon timeline aipt. Using the films as the anchors and the battle of yavin as a date point bby means before the battle of yavin, aby means after the battle of. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list the two best results i got was. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100.
Revenge of the sith star wars episode lll was the lateist installment of the star wars trilogy sense its release to the public. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Long forgotten, unreprinted star wars adventures and nonfiction literature. The list contains all disney and marvel officially released and published stories. Because of this, the mobile games, short stories, young reader books, childrens comics, and some of the junior novels have been omitted. Star wars legends is too massive to fit into a single 100 book list, therefore this is part 1 of a multiple part list that contains all novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends continuity in order of the timeline. The way i see it, where a book takes place in the del rey timeline is where the book ends.
So like catalyst and thrawn take place over large chunks of time but thrawn ends after tarkin. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. In fact, according to official mythology, there are only. It is a dark time in a galaxy far, far away when the parents of milo and lina graf are abducted by agents of the evil empire, the children must undertake a perilous journey across adventures in wild space. The high republic, a golden age of the jedi set 200 years before the first star wars. The star wars he had changed his story into a rough draft screenplay, adding elements such as the sith, the death star, and a protagonist named annikin starkiller.
Shell never be a true hero but shes come a long way from her depiction at the start of the clone wars. This list is tailored to provide adult fans a simple streamlined timeline of the main books, comics, and video games that star wars has to offer. A crash of fate must therefore also be set in 34 aby. These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. In order to help new fans get a clear look at the official star wars timeline, weve put together a list of the most central star wars books, comics. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. We havent included the novels or comic books because if we. This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. The hugely complicated star wars timeline from all the canon movies, tv shows, comics, and novels explained. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars.
These movies had blown up the spellings and the films top years in a row and they were an incredible production of the late 70s. Del rey debuts interactive star wars books timeline. 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. Now, we know where it fits into the grand scheme of things.
Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted. Pinpointing exact settings for this timeline is quite difficult, with many settings for the novels and comics spanning a number of years. Tbones famous star wars site include cutscenes, scripts, and so much more. Attending a star wars convention is a fun and exciting exploration of star wars fandom. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. However, we werent sure where exactly it takes place in the official star wars timeline. Disney also recently announced two upcoming tv series based on the existing characters in the star wars universe. Star wars dark horse reading order comic book reading.
Star wars books timeline page 2 of 7 star wars timeline. Insider made a timeline to show how those new stories about existing characters will fit into the chronological timeline of events in all the movies and tv shows fans are already watching. Youve seen episode iii, check the timeline to see happens next. Plif lives with marvel star wars stats and loads of fun pages. Rarely have been so enraptured by a star wars audiobook that i had to sit down and stop what i was doing just to listen to it. The phantom menace, in the era of the glorious high republic, the noble and wise jedi knights must face a. Star wars books the downloadable pdf timeline of the. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels.
The star wars trilogy is one of the famous series of book that created such a powerful pellicle as the star wars movies. For the second draft, lucas made heavy simplifications, and introduced the young hero on a farm as luke starkiller. Light of the jedi the high republic by charles soule. Empire had an erratic schedule and timeline so the issues are out of order. 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. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update.
When a group of wookiees is captured and enslaved by the galactic empire, its up to kanan, ezra, and the rest of the rebels to save them. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Star wars timeline of canon movies, books and comics. I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list.
This reading order contains all the necessary issues to enjoy the star wars comics by dark horse. In order to help new fans get a clear look at the official star wars timeline, weve put together a list of the most central star wars books, comics, and games and detailed how they relate to. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. In the meantime, wed like to drop some star wars knowledge and share the chronological listening order of the star wars canon audiobooks that we publish, presented in line.
A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Solo movie timeline takes place during the empires best days. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. Dec 16, 2016 for an epic of galactic proportions, it might come as a surprise that the entirety of star wars canon takes place in less than a century. Shattered empire comics series by greg rucka, marco checcheletto, and joe caramagna, followed by. Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book.
Precipice by john jackson miller an e book novella lost tribe of the sith. Players take turns placing a card from their hand in a row on the table. The objective is to find any franchises canonical chronology, or the official timeline of events in that. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini.
It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house. Star wars is an epic space opera franchise created by american film producer, screenwriter and director george lucas. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this. Given just how convoluted the clone wars timeline was prior to the canon overhaulwe had the films, the show, the cartoon miniseries, comics, novels, junior novels, short stories, games, all devoted to a war that lasted for three years, and its not like they were using the 24style time progression in order to make the most of what little. A timeline of the new star wars canon reveals all thats officially happened the postdisney star wars timeline means you dont need to read a hundred novels or play a dozen video games.
This movie fills in the gap of the events that led up to episodes lv release. I agree with the thrawn series being top but i have to say that barbara hambleys star wars books are the worst books ive read, in regards to any genre. Check out our complete official star wars timeline ever. Galaxys edge, which is also placed in 34 aby by a timeline shown at d23 2019. A timeline of the new star wars canon reveals all thats. For now confused what which extended media is officially in the new star wars continuity. Catalyst for instance starts during the clone wars but is places after tarkin. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. Thoughts on the state of star wars on dvd timeline updated posted by brian on july 18, 2006. Rogue one a star wars story 2016 after its release in december 2016, rogue one was cheekily slotted into the star wars timeline almost immediately prior to the original instalment of a new hope. 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. Legacy and visionaries posted by brian on april 25, 2005.
Bloodline by claudia grey honestly, one of the best star wars books ever written, and my personal favorite, featuring a 40something leia and a lot of the political leadin to the force awakens. An unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon star wars novel to take place before the events of star wars. All listed chronologically based on the events they describe. The old republic chronological order book series listed in order.
The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. This includes primarily all movies and television programs, novels, ya books, short stories. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Here is the new star wars canon timeline, which presents all of the disneyapproved star wars canon movies, tv shows, books, games in chronological order. So, what does the star wars canon timeline look like. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. Readers will thrill to this epic tale of adventure set in the faraway, longago galaxy of star wars. Swbookzone shows star wars book chronology and timelines.
Colorfully illuminated with detailed illustrations and featuring a replica of amidalas treasured amulet, this keepsake jewelry box, hardcover book, and necklace is a fun gift for star wars fans of all ages. Bby and aby stand for before and after the battle of yavin, which occurs at the end of the original 1977 star wars. Sussing out which star wars movies take place when can be a bit confusing for nondiehard fans. Lauded star wars author james luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for rogue one. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. This is a list of all known star wars audiobooks in chronological order. The star wars timeline can be as tricky to navigate as the kessel run. They either included everything being published, or left off the. Today, we take a close look at the star wars legends expanded universe, examining which books a new reader should check out, and how to start reading star wars expanded universe content including. As regards the ongoing controversy over the disney universe and the expanded universe, this page which is an extension of the star wars expanded universe timeline website regards the latter as canon and the former as infinities, though it accepts workable elements from the du into the eu. This chronological list of all known star wars audio books includes all novels, junior novelizations and graphic novels that have been recorded either as an abridged or unabridged audio book, or an audio drama. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content.
All timelines has the correct viewing order of movies, tv shows, and books. The list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to 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. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded.
A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. After placing the card, the player reveals the time information on it. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the same answer. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories. Almost as long as there have been star wars movies, there have been star wars books.
The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comic book series star wars adventures. A crash of fate takes place months after the hosnian cataclysm, which is dated to 34 aby by star wars. May 04, 2016 check out our complete official star wars timeline ever. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe.
Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. The time line for the star wars books are indicated. Do you think you know everything there is to know about the star wars original trilogy well, put your knowledge to the test with star wars timeline 2 to 8 players. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, are once again publishing star wars titles that started in 2015. List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog. I was practically in tears by the end, which also rarely happens for me. A complete timeline of every star wars movie and tv show. A much lesser known period in the star wars timeline is the old republic. The star wars timeline helps us define what is star wars canon. Also, the upcoming titles place in the timeline is subject to change. Bloodline is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by claudia gray. Yesterday at the d23 conference, disney unveiled the new official timeline of star wars films and television.
Well consult the archives and give you a personalized recommendation from across the world of star wars books, delivered right to your inbox. Just reply below or send us a message with a bit about the type of book youre looking for or the type of person youd like to gift a star wars book to, and well do the rest. Star wars datapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date list for star wars media in the official canon. This is a graphical list of star wars novels that have been published to date, excluding graphic novels, reference books and some electronically published novels. Still on the hunt for their kidnapped parents, milo and lina graf head to lothal in search of an ally. It was published on may 03, 2016, by del rey as part of journey to the force awakens. Del rey launched an online interactive star wars books timeline so you can see where the adult star wars books fall in relation to each other and the films. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories.
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