Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered. The star wars explained youtube channel has compiled the entire star wars canon timeline in a nifty 30minute video that draws from the films, the tv shows, the comics, and the novelizations that. Star wars alternate timelines may not be canon, but some official elseworlds stories offer up some of the best moments from the galaxy far, far away from good guy vader to brand new empire most recently, a treasure trove of concept artwork for the early development of the vaporware star wars. A timeline of the new star wars canon reveals all thats. New episode offers glimpse into the culture of the mandalorian.
Queens peril is an upcoming canon youngadult novel written by e. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. The legends canon, while separate from the main star wars timeline, would. Everything that is currently out, with a few books that are currently scheduled can be found below. Its about time lucasfilm brought back the star wars. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. New canon timeline from new short story the perfect. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best noncanon stories we. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. 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. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. Bby before the battle of yavin while aby after the battle of yavin, which of course is the final battle of star wars. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars.
Continuity canon, tiein media like books and comics that. Star wars comic series timeline star wars timeline. This timeline is organized by chronology, as defined by the lucasfilm story group. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. The expanded universe was a multitiered system of canonicity where the movies were the most canonical, and fan fictions were the least. The star wars saga famously takes place a long time ago, but trying to pinpoint where each movie fits into the overall timeline can be as difficult as. Starting in 2014, the new canon includes all of the episodes and oneoff movies, the clone wars film, the tv shows star wars resistance, star wars rebels, star wars. Books fiction graphic novels novel timeline young adult novels short story timeline free official stories ingalaxy ingalaxy reference rpg sourcebooks nonfiction behind the scenes biographies collecting unofficial books other media star wars audiobooks star wars dvds.
New canon timeline from new short story the perfect weapon close. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. Aftermath is the worst rated star wars canon book out right now, so youre not alone in feeling this. Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. It will be published by disneylucasfilm press on may 5, 2020. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories.
Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Disney didnt relaunch the series, they redefined ever. The star wars timeline helps us define what is star wars canon. The star wars wiki has the complete timeline though. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. Nov 28, 2019 complete 20192020 star wars timeline popular memes on the site. Episode i the phantom menace, just after padme amidala has been elected monarch of naboo. 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. What casual fans may not know is that all of these productions and publications are now officially part of the new canon, meaning that. Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. Plus you have the comics, novels, and variety of animated series to keep up with. Volume i this timeline accurate as of december 2017 star wars darth vader vader down screaming citadel doctor aphra lando han.
We didnt include books and comics because this list would be three times longer. 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. A canon is anything that is accepted as having actually happened or occurred in the collection or universe in question and in the case of star wars that would mean any movie including prequels or television series already aired, as well as any books or. A timeline of all the new star wars films, books and comics, and where they fit in the official new disney canon. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star. Yodas secret war, by jason aaron, salvador larroca, kelly thompson, and emilio laiso though presented as a flashback, this 2017 story is the first one to take us back to a time prior to episode i, even if just.
Everything that is currently out, with a few books that are currently scheduled. I digitalised the neat star wars legends novels timeline. The complete star wars canon timeline something ive been wanting to accomplish for some time was to bring together all the many forms of official star wars mediums that have helped expand what we know of the full star wars story, and organize. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. The rise of skywalker, in theaters now when disney bought lucasfilm back in 2012, the star wars expanded universe, developed up until that point through novels, comics, and video games, was largely put aside and relegated to its own continuity. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated.
Some single issues are included, such as oneshots, or issues that are part of a collection but are not in the same time period as the rest of the books collected. 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. Given that a third game in the original run had never. In fact, when dc moved from the flashpoint universe to the new 52, there were some stragglers. Star wars best official alternate timelines screen rant. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. This visual timeline mostly includes the trade collections of each series. Yoda is called to a planet of child warriors in the middle of a tribal conflict.
Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist. Ideally, im looking for an official list which includes all the recent works e. 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. Lucasfilm reveals official timeline of the star wars saga. Almost all of the comic books are available for free with the marvel unlimited monthly subscription. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Im looking for a chronological order of all of star wars books, comics and games a. Original canon stories 2014present since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Think of it like the old dc universe comics, back in the 40s.
Origins is the fan film we needed before the rise of skywalker this is the way. This also includes the approximate date in the timeline that they take place. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Why do people seem to not get star wars legends is a. Is there an officialish complete chronological order. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. Dc comics just made their entire history officially canon. Twilight company, the novelization of rogue one, the new incanon novel takes place in the period following star wars.
This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. This is the complete list of star wars timeline canon films, novels and comic books released by disney in the past few years, am. This is a timeline of comics considered canon in the new continuity. Star wars magazines star wars sheet music strategy guides star wars games. Not to mention a plethora of star wars canon helper guides stay tuned for more information on those.
List of novels by release date wookieepedia fandom. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. This includes primarily all movies and television programs, novels, ya books, short stories, comic books, and. It is not for ebooks, comics, short stories, insider stories. Yesterday at the d23 conference, disney unveiled the new official timeline of star wars films and television. Because it is more complicated and confusing than that. The clone wars, and comics, books, and video games published after april of that year.
The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. On the surface, theres nothing especially newsworthy about marvel comics latest star wars project. This list of the top 15 noncanon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. The latest book that takes place in the galaxy far, far away, titled star wars. Theyre presented here in inuniverse chronological order, but its certainly not necessary to read every single book from the beginning of the. If you read the original trilogy novelizations, they make some departures from on. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. Alphabet squadron, is all about pilots and the stories they have to tell.
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