Star Wars is a franchise created by George Lucas that includes movies, TV series, books, comics, and video games. It is a space opera epic that follows the adventures of various characters in a fictional galaxy far, far away.
First film, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, was released in 1977 and became a cultural phenomenon.
The original trilogy (Episodes IV, V, and VI) was released between 1977 and 1983.
The prequel trilogy (Episodes I, II, and III) was released between 1999 and 2005.
The sequel trilogy (Episodes VII, VIII, and IX) was released between 2015 and 2019.
In 2012, The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm and announced new films and TV series, expanding the franchise.
Aside from movies, there have been numerous other Star Wars products and adaptations over the years.
Star Trek is a science fiction franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. It includes TV series, movies, books, and comics that follow the adventures of the Starship Enterprise and its crew.
Doctor Who is a British sci-fi TV series produced by the BBC. It follows the adventures of a Time Lord called the Doctor who travels through time and space in the TARDIS, a time machine.
The MCU is a franchise of superhero movies, TV series, and comics produced by Marvel Studios. It features characters such as Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor, among others.
The movies are the main product of the Star Wars franchise, consisting of the original trilogy, prequel trilogy, and sequel trilogy, as well as standalone films such as Rogue One and Solo.
Star Wars has several TV series, including the animated shows The Clone Wars and Rebels, and the live-action series The Mandalorian.
Star Wars has a vast expanded universe outside of the movies and TV shows, with numerous novels, comics, and other print media.
There have been many Star Wars video games over the years, ranging from the classic arcade game to modern AAA titles like Jedi: Fallen Order.
Star Wars is one of the most popular franchises for merchandise and collectibles, with countless action figures, apparel, and other items available.
The chronological order of the movies is Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Episode IV - A New Hope, Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Episode VIII - The Last Jedi, Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker.
Popular characters include Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Yoda, R2-D2, and C-3PO, among others.
The Mandalorian is a live-action series that follows a lone bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic.
The Force is an energy field that binds the galaxy together and can be harnessed by certain individuals, allowing them to perform incredible feats like telekinesis, mind control, and precognition.
The canon of Star Wars is a bit complicated, but in general, books and comics released prior to 2014 are considered part of the Legends continuity, while those released after are considered part of the current canon, with a few exceptions.