Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist. Star wars timeline of canon movies, books and comics. 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. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list. Dec 02, 2019 for a little while, that meant it was less intimidating to jump into the wider star wars universe but the number of works has grown once again. And fans are hopping mad, with a barometer of feeling on. Watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. This is a timeline of comics considered canon in the new continuity.
Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. I think it gets built up quite heavily around most star wars subreddits and while it is good, i dont think its for everyone and distant 11 and 12 for the first aftermath book and heir to the jedi. Tbones famous star wars site include cutscenes, scripts, and so much more. Jun 27, 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 comics approved by the lucasfilm story group. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. A red saber, unsheathed in the an unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. The unit of measurement used in reference to time is the galactic calendar, of which is based on the battle of yavin serving as the intermediate whereupon time before the pivotal moment is denoted as bby abbreviation of before the battle of yavin, whilst dates following which are. A comprehensive timeline of the various novels, comics, television, and other media that make up the star wars universe. Volume i this timeline accurate as of december 2017 star wars darth vader vader down screaming citadel doctor aphra lando han solo princess leia. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens the books, movies, and tv shows that make up the star wars universe. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Episode i the phantom menace, just after padme amidala has been elected monarch of naboo. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline.
Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. Dec 10, 2017 the complete timeline of star wars canon comics. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. Personally, my favorites have been aftermath, lost stars and the first half of lords of the sith.
Queens peril is an upcoming canon youngadult novel written by e. Star wars legends stories cover a timeframe that stretches back to 25,000 years before the battle of yavin and up to 140 years after it, so to make it easier to place a storys chronological setting, lucasbooks introduced five eras of adventure in 2000. In order to give maximum creative freedom to the filmmakers and also preserve an element of surprise and discovery for the audience, star wars episodes viiix will not tell the same story told in the postreturn of the jedi expanded universe. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm.
Dec 23, 2019 the following hypothetical storylines pick up and capitalise on loose threads, focus on underdeveloped characters and make real some of the best noncanon star wars expanded universe legends. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. The imprint is responsible for most of random houses sciencefiction publications, including all of their star wars books with the exception of novels published between 1991 and 1999, which are still reprinted as bantam spectra books. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. This timeline is organized by chronology, as defined by the lucasfilm story group. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered. They began as an imprint of ballantine books in 1977. The question of how official the novelizations of the films are is a muchdebated one among aficionados. One of the biggest topics of speculation in the runup to the new star wars movie is how it will fit in with the preexisting expanded universe. Star wars timeline gold star wars datapad swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. 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. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
It will be published by disneylucasfilm press on may 5, 2020. Some cancelled the clone wars episodes were adapted into canon books and comics in the clone wars legacy multimedia project. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list the two best results i got was. Apr 25, 2014 zahns books, and hundreds of others, will be repackaged under the title star wars legends. 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. This list does not include most of the aliens comics, as it is hard to find comics that remain as canon ever since ridley scott changed it like disney did with star wars. May 04, 2018 watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far.
A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. 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. Not to mention a plethora of star wars canon helper guides stay tuned for more information on those. All listed chronologically based on the events they describe. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. 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. Alien universe timeline alien anthology wiki fandom.
A timeline of the new star wars canon reveals all thats. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. The life and times of han solo, according to the new star. The following article contains spoilers for star wars. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. President of lucasfilm, kathleen kennedy, has claimed that. Chronologically, han solos new, lucasfilmapproved timeline begins with solo. Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. The star wars novelizations of the original trilogy are considered canon where they align. Star wars just nuked its entire expanded universe the.
The alien versus predator avp movies are no longer canon. They were always secondclass citizens in star wars canon, occupying a. Precipice by john jackson miller an ebook novella lost tribe of the sith. 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. Jjms great timeline and list of marvel appearances. 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. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Lucasfilm changing star wars timeline to focus on sequel. What are the star wars novels in chronological order. What casual fans may not know is that all of these productions and publications are now officially part of the new canon, meaning that. 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.
Zahns books, and hundreds of others, will be repackaged under the title star wars legends. A red saber, unsheathed in the 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. After the force awakens, multiple films have been released, including spinoffs rogue one 2016 and solo. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Star wars comic series timeline star wars timeline. Lucasfilm changing star wars timeline to focus on sequel trilogy. While the falcon makes a canonical appearance in revenge of the sith. While the falcon makes a canonical appearance in revenge of the sith, it would have been. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. 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. The list contains all disney and marvel officially released and published stories.
If you read the original trilogy novelizations, they make some departures from on. Weve also included thoughts from members of fandoms star wars community, wookieepedia, on where a tenth episode could go. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. Is there an officialish complete chronological order.
Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into the most important moments of galactic history. 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 clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. 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. The compelling story of revan from biowares knights of the old republic video game is beloved by fans and critics alike, even getting some shout. Into the void by tim lebbon old republic era 5,000 4975 bby lost tribe of the sith. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown.
Continuity canon, tiein media like books and comics. Plus you have the comics, novels, and variety of animated series to keep up with. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Del rey is a sciencefiction and fantasy imprint of random house. Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. This list is for anyone who wants to know the order of each piece of media.
Star wars magazines star wars sheet music strategy guides star wars games. The novel, though based on george lucass original screenplay and credited to him, was actually ghostwritten by alan dean foster, and formerly titled star wars. Heir to the jedi was good as well, but first person books arent always my fave. This is a timeline of galactic historya chronological record of important events relevant to the galaxy. 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. They were always secondclass citizens in star wars canon, occupying a separate tier below the movies. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. This spinoff material is licensed and moderated by lucasfilm, though during his involvement with the franchise george lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works. May 24, 2018 chronologically, han solos new, lucasfilmapproved timeline begins with solo. We know that the rise of skywalker is the end of the skywalker saga, but its not the end of star wars chances are there will still be stories told of a galaxy far, far away long after were dead and buried.
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