The essential guide to the force del reyballantine part three. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories euonly material can be found in the individual eras this complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. Age of rebellion luke skywalker 1 is set between moving target. In order to put an end to the war once and for all, five former rebel pilots. Continuity canon, tiein media like books and comics that.
Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. Release date, title, authors, publisher, notes, fictional timeline, maturity rating, audiobook. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. This is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comicbook series star wars adventures. If you read the original trilogy novelizations, they make some departures from on. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. I also provide a direct link to support what i said. The star wars website also details the role of canon, expanded universe or eu sources, and how they fit into overall star wars continuity. Taking place before the beloved show, a new dawn shows us how kanan and hera were destined to cross paths and fight together in the galactic civil war. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list. Its also a war story, with the inventive action typical of the clone wars. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
As for canon, there are many levels of star wars canon, and nothing here was specified that the answer had to be g level canon. Star wars magazines star wars sheet music strategy guides star wars games. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed. Star wars rebels will end after season 4, creator and showrunner dave filoni announced. The star wars books that should have been made instead of the.
This novel is only available as an audiobook and follows asajj. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Another chronology of the clone wars incorporates older stories in relation to the animated series. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. From the original movie tiein novel through the monumental fate of the jedi series, legions of devoted readers have helped expand science fictions most celebrated film saga into a pageturning print sensat. Star wars helmet collection 53 highlights of the saga. Some cancelled the clone wars episodes were adapted into canon books and comics in the clone wars legacy multimedia project. Galactic atlas, placing age of rebellion luke skywalker 1 in 4 aby. Is there an officialish complete chronological order. For example, this does not include all the ancient prehistory stories of the jedi from the time of the sith. Also, the upcoming titles place in the timeline is subject to change. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, created by george lucas and centered around a film series that began with the eponymous 1977.
Is there an officialish complete chronological order for. The crystal star star wars series vonda mcintyre author anthony heald narrator 2007 darksaber star wars series kevin anderson author 2011. Visit the site for a simple timeline of all fulllength star wars novels, with legends and new canon side by side. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star. 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. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. The essential guide to warfare star wars star wars. Thats been accepted, so on this site, its proof enough. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. The star wars universe is all well connected, and events not shown in the films have always been teased through seemingly throwaway dialogue or other references. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all summarized into the most.
A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. As such, there are many stories that are already canon that have yet to be depicted in any book, comic, cartoon, or movie that would make great spin off films. Not only because it metaphorically encapsulates star wars. 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 planets history could play a part in both the mandalorian, and in the return of star wars. 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. All told, the star wars expanded universe eu that zahns books kicked off contained roughly 270 novels, in addition to numerous comic books, video games, and other tieins, before disney decided. Attack of the clones and chronicles the three years of allout galactic warfare between the trade federation and the republic leading directly into episode 3. Into the void by tim lebbon old republic era 5,000 4975 bby lost tribe of the sith.
The clone wars begins shortly after the events of star wars episode 2. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered canon. 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. Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist. The clone wars, the bestselling books, comics, and videogames, and packed with original fullcolor artwork, star wars. Is there a better time to take a look at the long, blooddrenched history of this planet and the warrior race that calls it home. Widget not in any sidebars feel lost about the what, when and why in the new star wars canon. The best place, in my opinion, is to start where the author. After the force awakens, multiple films have been released, including spinoffs rogue one 2016 and solo. 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.
One of the most popular and active websites, publishing star wars news, has created an incredibly long and detailed new timeline about everything that has been released so far from disney in their new timeline and new canon. This is a timeline for all canonical star wars media within the new continuity, including films, novels adult, junior, and young readers, comics, short stories, promotional material, television episodes, and video games. The rise of skywalker, you have to admit that reys final scene is one of the coolest in saga history. Two heavily anticipated star wars projects for the small screen are both set to deal with the history of the planet mandalore in some way. 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. 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. Christopher cerasi stated, when it comes to absolute canon, the real story of star wars, you must turn to the films themselvesand only the films. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered. Click on any title for cover image and publication info.
Heir to the jedi was good as well, but first person books arent always my fave. From the original movie tiein novel through the monumental fate of the jedi series, legions of devoted readers have helped expand science fictions most celebrated film saga into a pageturning print sensation. Encompassing all of the star wars media, including the legendary films, the hit tv series star wars. The prerepublic era 25,053 bby, also known as the early hyperspace age, was the period before the formation of the galactic republic. The eugenics wars or the great wars were a series of conflicts fought on earth between 1992 and 1996. The essential guide to warfare is a conquering achievement. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order. The wars were viewed as the first stage of world war iii. Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. 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. Eugenics wars memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki.
New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. The result of a scientific attempt to improve the human race through selective breeding and genetic engineering, the wars devastated parts of earth, by some estimates officially causing some thirty million deaths, and nearly plunging the planet into a new dark age. Now, in order restored to the galaxy, we here at dork side of the force would like to be your guide to the new star wars canon timeline.
Episode i the phantom menace, just after padme amidala has been elected monarch of naboo. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Star wars comic series timeline star wars timeline. Queens peril is an upcoming canon youngadult novel written by e. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. 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. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list the two best results i got was. 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. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Check out our beginners guide to the canon timeline. It will be published by disneylucasfilm press on may 5, 2020. Since youre intent on making this a crusade, if you have issues with that point, take it up on that answer, where its proven. Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique.
Tbones famous star wars site include cutscenes, scripts, and so much more. If you watch rebels but havent read star wars books or comics before, kanan series is a good. Personally, my favorites have been aftermath, lost stars and the first half of lords of the sith. The eugenics wars were a series of conflicts that took place on earth, focused on the third world, from 1992 to 1996 with a total death toll of 30 million, although some historians think it was closer to 35 million. The definitive word on star wars fiction the legendary motion picture star wars has spawned two bigscreen sequels and three prequelsand decades of bestselling fiction. Star wars series golden books author chris kennett illustrator 2017 a new dawn star wars series john jackson miller author dave filoni author of introduction, etc.
The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. With this new star wars canon timeline, you can now stay current on everything. The essential readers companion star wars star wars. The entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon. Lets talk about the novels, comics, short stories, tv shows, movies, and reference books. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. 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. Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. Yet another death toll listed in several history texts placed the wars total carnage at 37 million lives.
Apr 15, 2017 nothing good can last forever, and such is the case with disney xds star wars canon bound cartoon series. 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. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. May 04, 2017 widget not in any sidebars feel lost about the what, when and why in the new star wars canon.
What are the star wars novels in chronological order. Episode vi return of the jedi, which are dated to 4 aby by. This policy has been further refined and fleshed out over the years. The newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since 2014. Precipice by john jackson miller an ebook novella lost tribe of the sith. Oct 25, 2016 actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Reys new yellow lightsaber has a hidden meaning in rise. The lucasfilm story group coordinates all new stories, including the films, to prevent contradictions between them. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. 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. 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. It included the formation and evolution of all the species of the galaxy, the dawn of their civilizations and their first developments in space travel, and ended in approximately 25,053 bby, when the republic was founded.