The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. As of 2004, over 1,100 star wars titles had been published, including novels, comics, nonfiction, and magazines. 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. May 04, 2017 widget not in any sidebars feel lost about the what, when and why in the new star wars canon. 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.
That makes seven new canon books planned to hit the shelves this year. The best place, in my opinion, is to start where the author. Get the best deals on star wars books when you shop the largest online selection. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered canon. He said, the books are a way of extending the fantasy of star wars.
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. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. The star wars novelizations of the original trilogy are considered canon where they align. Theyre presented here in inuniverse chronological order, but its certainly not necessary to read every single book from the beginning of the. Was star wars a book series before it was a film series. Heir to the jedi was good as well, but first person books arent always my fave. The star wars expanded universe chronology a book signed. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. Regardless, the star wars expanded universe chronology celebrates the return of star wars to the big screen, and looks forward to the future of full canon storytelling. Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. Thenpresident of lucas licensing, howard roffman, estimated that there were more than 65 million star wars books in print. The novel is set in 9 aby, five years after star wars.
Widget not in any sidebars feel lost about the what, when and why in the new star wars canon. New timeline approved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games began appearing last fall, as well as seven adult books touching on everything from the prequel films dark disciple to the. Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist. 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. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. Sdcc 2019 star wars thrawn treason hardcover book signed. Jjms great timeline and list of marvel appearances. Heir to the empire is a star wars legends novel written by timothy zahn. New timelineapproved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games began appearing last fall, as well as seven adult books touching on everything from the prequel films dark disciple to the. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
Famed author timothy zahn finally gets to bring his iconic character into official star wars canon with the release of the new novel thrawn. For three decades, the star wars timeline continued thanks to. 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. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens. The thrawn trilogy, and it was first published in june 1991 by bantam spectra. If you read the original trilogy novelizations, they make some departures from on. The old republic timeline history 15943 i decided to make a post which focuses on the lore of the old republic and summarises the past events that happened prior to. Written by lou anders, tom angleberger, preeti chhibber, zoraida cordova, jason fry, yoon ha lee, rebecca roanhorse, anne ursu and greg van eekhout. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Oct 30, 2012 regardless, the star wars expanded universe chronology celebrates the return of star wars to the big screen, and looks forward to the future of full canon storytelling. A new hope this was added for the april 10th, 1981 rerelease came out after the book b. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since.
No if you want to get technical, the film originally titled star wars, and later retitled star wars. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. Tbones famous star wars site include cutscenes, scripts, and so much more. Dec 14, 2017 the star wars movies skipped 30 years of story between return of the jedi and the force awakens, but that space has slowly been filled by new canon. Some cancelled the clone wars episodes were adapted into canon books and comics in the clone wars legacy multimedia project. The story of star wars, for the kind of fan that wants to know everything, is much bigger than the movies, spanning several novels, comic book series, video.
As regards the ongoing controversy over the disney universe and the expanded universe, this page which is an extension of the star wars expanded universe timeline website regards the latter as canon and the former as infinities, though it accepts workable elements from the du into the eu. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. Two new star wars book recently were added to the schedule for 2019. New books released in direct collaboration with lucasfilm have potential to become canon, as well. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. When george lucas returned to making star wars movies, he chose to go back in time to tell the story of anakin skywalker before the events of the original trilogy, but that didnt mean fans were deprived of further adventures of han, leia, luke, and other star wars favorites from the original trilogy. The clone wars tv series from the point of view of one main character. Lot of 19 star wars the new jedi order paperback, empire, storm, abyss w cd. Star wars comic signed by fisher, ford, and hamill.
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. Star wars expanded universe eulegends contradictions. Star wars queens shadow star wars disney hardcover march 5, 2019. Lauded star wars author james luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for rogue one. 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. The 8 star wars legends stories that could shape the rise of. Obiwan kenobi series timeline set eight years after. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. Regardless, the star wars expanded universe chronology celebrates the return of star wars to the big screen, and looks forward to the future of fullcanon storytelling. A comprehensive timeline of the various novels, comics, television, and other media that make up the star wars universe. The former expanded universe stretched several decades beyond the battle of endor, telling. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. In 2012, star wars was purchased by disney and became incorporated within their juggernaut of a system, and as a result, star wars canon was thrown into flux. 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.
This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Time will tell how these new tales will be integrated into the timeline, or whether an allnew timeline will be required. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. 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. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. Get the best deals on star wars books when you shop the largest online selection at. The clone wars anthology is a canon short story collection. 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. Is there an officialish complete chronological order. Author john jackson millers next novel will be a preceding chapter to the star wars rebels tv. Personally, my favorites have been aftermath, lost stars and the first half of lords of the sith. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels.
This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. The tiein novels are still being published, but theyre not part of the official canon. 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.
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. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered. It was written by claudia gray and published by del rey on april 16, 2019. 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. Star in return of the jedi would either be confined to noncanon books and comics. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. 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. Get the best deals on star wars books when you shop the largest online. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for. An absolute must have for any dedicated star wars fan, the galactic timeline tells the entire journey from the beginning of the universe through the prerepublic order right up until the legacy era with everything inbetween. The old republic timeline history 15943 i decided to make a post which focuses on the lore of the old republic and summarises the past events that happened prior to the start of the old republic game. Star wars comic series timeline star wars timeline.
The novel will chronicle the characters early days in the empire as he rises through the ranks to become a grand admiral. Episode vi return of the jedi, and it introduces the trilogys eponymous villain, grand admiral thrawn. Continuity canon, tiein media like books and comics. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. The old universe of novels and comics then known as the expanded universe, now known as legends was wiped away for a new canon, where this time everything will be equal and all the. The star wars expanded universe chronology a book signed by. Dec 15, 2015 new timeline approved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games began appearing last fall, as well as seven adult books touching on everything from the prequel films dark disciple to the. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content.
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. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of. Time will tell how these new tales will be integrated into the timeline, or. 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. Time will tell how these new tales will be integrated into the timeline, or whether an allnew timeline. Release date, title, authors, publisher, notes, fictional timeline, audiobook. An unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi navigate a. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list the two best results i got was.
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