Every Live-Action ‘Star Wars’ Movie Ranked

Every Live-Action ‘Star Wars’ Movie Ranked
Movies

(L to R) Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu in Lucasfilm's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'. Photo by Francois Duhamel. © 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved.

(L to R) Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’. Photo by Francois Duhamel. © 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved.

The “Galaxy Far, Far Away” is back on the big screen!

It’s been 7 long years since the last ‘Star Wars‘ movie, ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker‘ hit theater screens and since then we’ve seen the ‘Star Wars’ universe move to Disney+ with several shows that take place in the time between ‘Return of the Jedi‘ and ‘The Force Awakens‘ including ‘The Book of Boba Fett‘, ‘Ahsoka,’ ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew‘, and ‘The Mandalorian‘.

“Bounty hunting is a complicated profession.”

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Now, ‘The Mandalorian’ is bringing ‘Star Wars’ back to theaters with ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu‘, which is an adaption of the TV series directed by Jon Favreau (‘Iron Man‘) that opens only in theaters on May 22nd.

In honor of of the new film, Moviefone is counting down every ‘Star Wars’ movie ever made, including the latest.

Let’s begin!

Related Article: Jude Law Talks ‘Skeleton Crew’ and Joining the ‘Star Wars’ Universe


Daisy Ridley as Rey in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'. Photo: Lucasfilm.

Daisy Ridley as Rey in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’. Photo: Lucasfilm.

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega) and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.

Release Date: Dec 20, 2019

Run Time: 2 hr 22 min

Budget: $489,900,000


Yoda in 'Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'. Photo: Lucasfilm.

Yoda in ‘Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones’. Photo: Lucasfilm.

Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman), Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

“A Jedi shall not know anger. Nor hatred. Nor love.”

Release Date: May 16, 2002

Run Time: 2 hr 22 min

Budget: $120,000,000


Ray Park as Darth Maul in 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'. Photo: Lucasfilm.

Ray Park as Darth Maul in ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace’. Photo: Lucasfilm.

Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.

“Every saga has a beginning.”

Release Date: May 19, 1999

Run Time: 2 hr 16 min

Budget: $115,000,000


Alden Ehrenreich in 2018's 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.' Photo: Lucasfilm.

Alden Ehrenreich in 2018’s ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’ Photo: Lucasfilm.

Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover).

“Never tell him the odds.”

Release Date: May 25, 2018

Run Time: 2 hr 15 min

Budget: $250,000,000


Oscar Isaac in Lucasfilm's 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.' Photo: Lucasfilm.

Oscar Isaac in Lucasfilm’s ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’ Photo: Lucasfilm.

Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and his army of Stormtroopers.

“Every generation has a story.”

Release Date: Dec 18, 2015

Run Time: 2 hr 16 min

Budget: $245,000,000


Hayden Christensen in 'Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'. Photo: Lucasfilm.

Hayden Christensen in ‘Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith’. Photo: Lucasfilm.

When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) must choose a side.

“Every story has a hero. Every hero has a destiny. Every saga has an end.”

Release Date: May 19, 2005

Run Time: 2 hr 20 min

Budget: $113,000,000


(L to R) Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu in Lucasfilm's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'. Photo by Nicola Goode. © 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved.

(L to R) Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu in Lucasfilm’s ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’. Photo by Nicola Goode. © 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved.

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu.

“If you’re searching for new adventure, “this is the way.””

Release Date: May 22, 2026

Run Time: 2 hr 12 min

Budget: $165,000,000


Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'. Photo: Lucasfilm.

Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic in ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’. Photo: Lucasfilm.

A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.

“Empires are built on fear. Rebellions are built on hope.”

Release Date: Dec 16, 2016

Run Time: 2 hr 13 min

Budget: $200,000,000


Mark Hamill in 'Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi' Photo: Lucasfilm.

Mark Hamill in ‘Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi’ Photo: Lucasfilm.

Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo (Harrison Ford) from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader (Voice of James Earl Jones) in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.

Return of the Jedi

“Return to a galaxy far far away.”

Release Date: May 25, 1983

Run Time: 2 hr 12 min

Budget: $32,350,000


Mark Hamill in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi.' Photo: Lucasfilm.

Mark Hamill in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi.’ Photo: Lucasfilm.

Rey (Daisy Ridley) develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.

Release Date: Dec 15, 2017

Run Time: 2 hr 32 min

Budget: $300,000,000


(L to R) Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford in 'Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope'. Photo: Lucafilm.

(L to R) Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford in ‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’. Photo: Lucafilm.

Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and dashing captain Han Solo (Harrison Ford) team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…”

Release Date: Jan 31, 1997

Run Time: 2 hr 1 min

Budget: $11,000,000


James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader in 'Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back'. Photo: Lucasfilm.

James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back’. Photo: Lucasfilm.

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda (Voice of Frank Oz). But Darth Vader (Voice of James Earl Jones) is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), cocky Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), and droids C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) and R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

“The Star Wars saga continues.”

Release Date: Jun 20, 1980

Run Time: 2 hr 4 min

Budget: $18,000,000

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