Alright everyone, I need help. I realize some of you are going to judge me for this but I have never seen Star Wars.... any of them. My son (elem age) and I are starting them tomorrow, how shall we best view these? What order? What else do I need to know? Any and all tips are welcome. Thanks!
Star Wars - How to Properly View
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4 You could throw rogue 1 ahead of a new hope to get some more backstory
5 save the big surprise
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3 I know people hate the prequels but they explain the backstory
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Then go back and watch solo, though not really necessary
5 save the big surprise
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3 I know people hate the prequels but they explain the backstory
6-9
Then go back and watch solo, though not really necessary
The machete method. I like this. Although, some people will leave out episode 1 and go right to episode 2. Maybe go back and watch this at the end of the saga.
Watching rogue one first is also a probability since it ends about minutes before episode 1 starts. Of the new movies, I think rogue one was the best.
My kids can’t sit through any Star Wars movie, except The Force Awakens. I would say go with The Force Awakens and if it’s a hit then go back and watch the original trilogy (A New Hope, Empire, Return of the Jedi).
Edit: There’s a viewing called “Machete Order” which is
4 (A New Hope)
5 (Empire Strikes Back)
2 (Attack of the Clones)
3 (Revenge of the Sith)
6 (Return of the Jedi)
This was before the latest movies. The idea behind this is that movies 4 & 5, part of the original trilogy, set up the prequels. Episode 1 (The Phantom Menace) is a decent film but a lot of the plot points are brought up in movies 2 & 3 which is why Ep 1 is omitted. You end with the climatic finale in episode 6 and then can roll into the newer films.
https://www.wired.com/2012/02/machete-order-star-wars/
https://www.nomachetejuggling.com/2011/11/11/the-star-wars-saga-suggested-viewing-order/
Edit: There’s a viewing called “Machete Order” which is
4 (A New Hope)
5 (Empire Strikes Back)
2 (Attack of the Clones)
3 (Revenge of the Sith)
6 (Return of the Jedi)
This was before the latest movies. The idea behind this is that movies 4 & 5, part of the original trilogy, set up the prequels. Episode 1 (The Phantom Menace) is a decent film but a lot of the plot points are brought up in movies 2 & 3 which is why Ep 1 is omitted. You end with the climatic finale in episode 6 and then can roll into the newer films.
https://www.wired.com/2012/02/machete-order-star-wars/
https://www.nomachetejuggling.com/2011/11/11/the-star-wars-saga-suggested-viewing-order/
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kcbob79clone
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For a sci fi series to have so many really really bad movies and still be revered is beyond amazing. Waste of time to watch so many movies, it will be time you will never get back.
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Make sure to get the original versions of 4, 5, 6. Don't bother with the terrible CGI added scenes.
Watch them how they were released would be my suggestion.
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Rogue One is awesome, but I wouldn’t watch it until at least 4, 5 and 6 are done.
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Rogue One is awesome, but I wouldn’t watch it until at least 4, 5 and 6 are done.
This sums up 1 - The Phantom Menace, if you don't want to watch it.
1 - The Phantom Menace
2 - Attack of the Clones
3 - Revenge of the Sith
-Solo-
-Rogue One-
4 - A New Hope
5 - The Empire Strikes Back
6 - Return of the Jedi
7 - The Force Awakens
8 - The Last Jedi
9 - The Rise of Skywalker
Edit: Didn't mean for this post to be the recommended viewing order. The OP asked for the titles next to the number in a previous post.
Solo and Rogue One are Star Wars films that don't have numbers.
2 - Attack of the Clones
3 - Revenge of the Sith
-Solo-
-Rogue One-
4 - A New Hope
5 - The Empire Strikes Back
6 - Return of the Jedi
7 - The Force Awakens
8 - The Last Jedi
9 - The Rise of Skywalker
Edit: Didn't mean for this post to be the recommended viewing order. The OP asked for the titles next to the number in a previous post.
Solo and Rogue One are Star Wars films that don't have numbers.
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A person who has never seen the movies should NEVER watch 1 2 and 3 before 4 5 and 6. Never.
