A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. Where does star wars battlefront 2 fit in the timeline. It gathers all events into one chronological continuity. After the end of star wars rebels, fans wondered what era would be explored in the next inevitable animated series from lucasfilm. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. The jedi doth return, quirk books, 2014, william shakespeares. But then the sequel trilogy came and ushered in a new golden age of star wars. With it came original books telling the backstory of characters old and new.
Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house audio. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Disney and lucasfilm have announced a new publishing initiative for the star wars franchise. This period on the star wars timeline will not overlap. May 04, 2016 the star wars timeline tracks the canonical stories and events of the star wars universe. It chronicles the origins of grand admiral thrawn, a popular character originating from the star wars legends line of works, which were declared noncanon to the franchise after lucasfilm redefined star wars continuity in april 2014. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10.
Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Should you read star wars books in chronological order. 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. The high republic, a golden age of the jedi set 200 years before the. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Read more every new star wars movie coming until 2021 and beyond. Our guide to the star wars expanded universe in reading order. Dec 10, 2019 below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. 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. In the meantime, wed like to drop some star wars knowledge and share the chronological listening order of the star wars canon audiobooks that we publish, presented in line. Euonly material can be found in the individual eras. May 04, 2017 its sort of an underworld take on the star wars universes, but it never quite lives up to its potential.
Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. The high republic, a golden age of the jedi set 200 years before the first star wars movie. Release date, title, authors, publisher, notes, fictional timeline, maturity rating, audiobook. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. The first book in a new trilogy set before thrawn traveled to the empire and became a. 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. Any books, games and comics released before that time were marked legends, leaving the six star wars saga films and animated series star wars. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. This 40th anniversary book has a very specific place in the timeline, even if its unclear how much anyone reading it should be worried about canon. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all summarized into the most important moments in. Below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. Apr 05, 2019 as we gear up for star wars celebration 2019, we thought it would be helpful to compile a list of canon audiobooks for fans of the franchise. The timeline now divides the entire star wars saga into three eras.
Salvatore sheds new light on the legend of star warsand skillfully illuminates one of our most beloved sagas. The jedi path and book of sith deluxe box set star wars gifts, sith book, jedi. Part two of the star wars timeline begins, appropriately enough, with the novel new dawn, introducing the characters that will come together aboard the ghost in star wars rebels. May 04, 2019 this is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019.
The star wars timeline tracks the canonical stories and events of the star wars universe. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom menace to the last jedi. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Lords of the sith is a bit like a buddy road movie, except that the buddies are evil emperor palpatine and his equally nasty sidekick, darth vader. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. Once you can establish which piece of the star wars timeline puzzle you like best, ill give you some books that i have read andor are in my collection, that you should read in that particular. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. Star wars resistance place in the timeline revealed. Celebrating the greatest space adventure saga of all time, star wars insider really gets the reader inside the worlds of star wars through exclusive interviews, behindthescenes exposes. The star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike.
Star wars books timeline page 2 of 7 star wars timeline. The first books and comics are set to debut at star wars celebration anaheim in august 2020 with star wars. Wan kenobi as the two jedi navigate a dangerous new planet. In order to help new fans get a clear look at the official star wars timeline, weve put together a list of the most central star wars books, comics. 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. The timeline moves in chronological order from early events to later events. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom. Since disney bought lucasfilm in 2012, there has been a substantial amount of new star wars material, including comic books, novels. 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 high republic publishing campaign in 2020 new stories will explore the star wars galaxy set 200 years before the events of the phantom menace later this year, lucasfilm will launch an epic new era of star wars storytelling that will be explored through multiple voices in adult and young adult novels, childrens books, and.
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. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. Feb 25, 2020 a new star wars story, but only in print. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. Aug 29, 2019 with this new star wars canon timeline, you can now stay current on everything star wars, and how these materials are connected with both the old and new films. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends. Star by star book 9 of new jedi order series dark journey. Dec 28, 2016 the current, canonical star wars timeline. Check out our star wars timeline for all of the major events and milestones in the canon, including movies, tv shows, and books, in the faraway galaxy. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Dec 21, 2019 check out our star wars timeline for all of the major events and milestones in the canon, including movies, tv shows, and books, in the faraway galaxy. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity.
Pinpointing exact settings for this timeline is quite difficult, with many settings for the novels and comics spanning a number of years. This is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars novel excluding childrens and graphic novels published. The high republic has enlisted toptier, fanfavorite authors claudia gray, justina ireland, daniel jose older, cavan scott, and charles soule to craft this new era of star wars publishing. This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Since then, new star wars stories have entered the fray. Star wars adventures has joined the festivities with an exciting weekly series of comic books that explores all corners of the star wars universe, showing how choices both big and small ultimately shape the destinies of beloved characters, such as princess leia, rey, padme, ahsoka, and hera along with your soontobe favorites from the last. I still wanted to read all the bookscanon and legends. Its sort of an underworld take on the star wars universes, but it never quite lives up to its potential. Even a commemoration of the franchises 40th anniversary. This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. With the massive amount of canon media that has hit the star wars universe since 2014, we thought it would be expedient to provide our readers with a general timeline of the books, comics, and video games in relation to the films and tv series.
Here is the new star wars canon timeline, which presents all of the disneyapproved star wars canon movies, tv shows, books, games in chronological order. Making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. Dec 17, 2019 in order to help new fans get a clear look at the official star wars timeline, weve put together a list of the most central star wars books, comics, and games and detailed how they relate to. The phantom menace, in the era of the glorious high republic, the noble and wise jedi knights must face a frightening threat to themselves, the galaxy. Yesterday at the d23 conference, disney unveiled the new official timeline of star wars films and television. Young readers adaptation of the first act of star wars. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. The timeline now divides the entire star wars saga. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories.
Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Your vital onestop source for everything star wars past, present and future. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. Dec 02, 2019 three books, four major villains of the star wars universe if your tastes run to the dark side. Click on small image for the cover image some text contain links or popup info. In other words, you wouldnt have time to finish them all by the time the rise of skywalker hits theaters this december 19th. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Aug 24, 2019 yesterday at the d23 conference, disney unveiled the new official timeline of star wars films and television. All star wars fans are welcome here, but this is a proexpanded universe site, and as such, there is a zero tolerance policy for eubashing. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy. The clone wars project a definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm.
Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. What new star wars film is kevin feige developing, and which iconic star wars character will star in it. The high republic is a new series of books and comics about the golden age of the jedi. You would find yourself reading for a long, long time. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Thrawn also known simply as thrawn is a star wars novel by timothy zahn, published on april 11, 2017 by del rey books. Lucasfilm reveals official timeline of the star wars saga. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. Now we have at least a fighting chance of explaining the entire star wars timeline in a coherent order.