[4][1] It was released beginning with the original trilogy (Episodes IV, V and VI, 1977–1983), followed by the prequel trilogy (Episodes I, II and III, 1999–2005) and the sequel trilogy (Episodes VII, VIII and IX, 2015–2019). [137] The film additionally received two nominations for Outstanding Children's Program and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Special. [117][118], The franchise has received a total of fifteen Grammy Award nominations, winning six. Flash Gordon meets Hidden Fortress meets Dune, 1977’s Star Wars was formed by George Lucas as … [21] The first theatrical films set outside the main episodic series were the Ewok spin-off films Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984) and Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985), the first of which was screened internationally after being produced for television.[22]. It's just Star Wars. [61] On February 21, 2020, Variety reported that a Star Wars film from Sleight director J. D. Dillard and Luke Cage writer Matt Owens was in the early stages of development. [150] At D23 Expo in August 2019, it was announced that a streaming series about the character would be produced instead. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) 4. [158] Lucasfilm swiftly denied the rumors as "inaccurate", confirming that multiple unannounced films were in development. Headlined by Felicity Jones, Rogue One succeeds in … This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves. Anthology Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Untitled Boba Fett film----- 3. Under the false promise of her father's liberation, Jyn agrees to help Rebel Alliance intelligence officer Cassian Andor and his droid K-2SO retrieve the message from Saw, now the paranoid leader of an extremist cell of rebels. "[129] The Empire Strikes Back was selected in 2010. It’s no surprise to her cast, who are resoundingly in awe of their director. Soon, she’ll be the first woman to direct a “Star Wars” film, too. Photograph: Lucasfilm. The evil Darth Sidious enacts his final plan for unlimited power -- and the heroic Jedi Anakin Skywalker must choose a side. [22] Warwick Davis reprised his debut role as the main Ewok, Wicket, in both. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. 1. The franchise started with a film trilogy set in medias res—beginning in the middle of the story—which was later expanded to a trilogy of trilogies, better known as the "Skywalker saga". Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) 1.3. Mon 4 Jan 2021 08.00 EST. Please upgrade your browser to experience the site. [55][56] The trilogy will differ from the Skywalker-focused films in favor of focusing on new characters and possibly a different era than the main film franchise. The Star Wars story is a gritty war movie about never giving up despite the insurmountable odds. No Star Wars movie is perfect, but this one comes close. In a story by Lucas and a screenplay by Bob Carrau, the Towani family spaceship shipwrecks on the forest moon of Endor. "Star Wars" fans have even more reason to celebrate this May 4, unofficially known as "Star Wars Day." As Lucas was outlining a trilogy of trilogies, he also imagined making additional movies unrelated to the Skywalker saga. Star Wars. "[71], The Star Wars films are the second-highest-grossing film franchise of all time worldwide, behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having grossed over $10 billion at the global box office. Lucasfilm originally hired Phil Lord and Christopher Miller to direct, but they were fired during principal photography, and replaced by Ron Howard. Animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) [126], In 1989, the Library of Congress selected the original Star Wars film for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry, as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. [145][146] By October, the Fett film[d] was reportedly no longer in production, with the studio instead focusing on The Mandalorian, which utilizes a similar character design. … The saga begins with Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) and concludes with Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019). [136], At the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards, Ewoks: The Battle for Endor and the CBS documentary Dinosaur! [66], In December 2020, A Droid Story, an animated adventure film for Disney+ was announced. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) 3. 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Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The first spin-off film (also the first sequel to be released) was a holiday TV special aired in 1978. Rey has found the legendary Luke Skywalker, hoping to be trained in the ways of the Force. The story follows each generation of the Force-sensitive Skywalker family and their struggle against the evil Sith lord Palpatine (Darth Sidious). [70], The sequel focuses on the Ewoks protecting their village from marauders led by the evil Lord Terak, who killed all the members of the Towani family except for Cindel, in search of a power battery. Years later, a prequel trilogy was released, consisting of Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002), and Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005). Although based on story ideas from Lucas, they do not bear Star Wars in their titles, and were considered to exist in a lower level of canon than the episodic films. [42] The film's title was revealed to be Rogue One, with Chris Weitz rewriting the script, and Felicity Jones in the starring role. [40] After an escape attempt from his Imperial-occupied home planet of Corellia goes wrong, a young Han vows to return to rescue his girlfriend Qi'ra. "[52], Rian Johnson, the writer/director of The Last Jedi, is confirmed to write and direct the first film of a new trilogy he was outlining as of early 2019[53][54] and will start working on possibly after completing another film. [37] Disney CFO Jay Rasulo has described the standalone films as origin stories. This stunning poster of the original Star Wars movie was released in 1977 before the film. Since the premiere of the first Star Wars movie ( A New Hope) in 1977, the saga of the Jedi, the Sith, and the Skywalker family have been favorites of movie-goers. [134], Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure was one of four films to be juried-awarded Emmys for Outstanding Special Visual Effects at the 37th Primetime Emmy Awards. Attack of the Clones (2002) Ten years after defeating Darth Maul (Ray Park) to avenge the slain Qui … ... A Star Wars Story. After angering gangster Dryden Vos, Han and his company's lives depend on pulling a heist for him. Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, while the Emperor seeks to destroy the Rebellion once and for all with a second dreaded Death Star. Meanwhile, the First Order seeks to destroy the remnants of the Resistance and rule the galaxy unopposed. [60][b], On September 25, 2019, it was announced that Marvel Cinematic Universe producer Kevin Feige was developing a Star Wars film with Kathleen Kennedy. The first spin-off film produced was the Star Wars Holiday Special (1978). Sequel trilogy Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017) Star Wars: Episode IX (2019)----- 2. [138][139], In early 2013, Bob Iger announced the development of a spin-off film written by Simon Kinberg,[140] reported by Entertainment Weekly to focus on bounty hunter Boba Fett during the original trilogy. [162] In January 2020, a film set in the era of The High Republic was rumored to be in development.[163]. Disney announced its upcoming movie slate on Tuesday, stretching out through 2027 and revealing the dates for the next three Star Wars movies. Along with the original film, its sequels The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and The Return of the Jedi (1983) are considered some of the best movies of all time. were both juried-awarded Emmys for Outstanding Special Visual Effects. Rich Pelley. Plot Summary | Add Synopsis. 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Meanwhile, Rey, a young scavenger, discovers powers that will change her life -- and possibly save the galaxy. Taking pity on the kids, a group of native Ewoks led by Wicket decides to help little Cindel Towani and her older brother Mace, rescue their parents. [25][26] Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) focuses on Han's backstory, also featuring Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian. After the conclusion of his then six-episode saga in 2005, Lucas returned to spin-offs in the form of television series. [149] Stephen Daldry was reportedly in early negotiations to co-write and direct the Obi-Wan movie. [23] The film stars Alden Ehrenreich as a young Han Solo, Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca (after serving as a double for the character in The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi), Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Emilia Clarke as Qi'ra, and Woody Harrelson as Beckett. A powerful enemy returns and Rey must face her destiny. According to the official Star Wars Twitter, the "epic journey will introduce us to a new hero guided by R2-D2 and C-3PO. [24] Kathleen Kennedy confirmed that there was "no attempt being made to carry characters (from the standalone films) in and out of the saga episodes. The main Star Wars film series is a trilogy of trilogies; as it neared completion, it was rebranded the "Skywalker saga".