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From The High Republic to The Mandalorian, learn where key Star Wars stories take place on the Star Wars timeline.

Who Is Maul? Complete Maul – Shadow Lord Guide and Watch List

After lurking in the shadows of Star Wars for decades, Maul is finally getting the spotlight he deserves. Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is the next animated series from Lucasfilm Animation, premiering on Disney+ on April 6, 2026. Sam Witwer returns to voice Maul as he builds Crimson Dawn into the criminal organization we see in Solo: A Star Wars Story. To get you hyped for Shadow Lord, we look at when the series takes place, explore Maul’s complete canon backstory, and review the essentials watch list.

Cover art for The Path of Deceit, one of the first books in Phase II of Star Wars: The High Republic (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What Is the Star Wars High Republic Reading Order?

Set long before the Skywalker Saga, The High Republic is one of the most ambitious storytelling projects in the Star Wars universe. However, knowing where to start The High Republic multimedia series is a little confusing. Here is the best way to read Star Wars: The High Republic books in order.

Andor series title card from StarWars.com (Disney / Lucasfilm)

When Does Andor Take Place in the Star Wars Timeline?

The new Disney+ Star Wars series Andor takes place in 5 BBY, five years before Rogue One. A prequel to the film, the series focuses on Cassian Andor during his early days with the Rebellion. Here is where Andor fits in the Star Wars timeline, plus what you need to know before you start watching.

The official logo uses for Season Three of Star Wars Tales. We explore the characters and details and answer when does Tales of the Underworld take place. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

When Does Tales of the Underworld Take Place?

Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld explores two timelines: Asajj Ventress’ resurrection after Order 66 and Cad Bane’s rise decades earlier. Spanning from approximately 58 BBY to 16 BBY, the six-episode anthology fills in key gaps in canon, tracing redemption, revenge, and survival in the galaxy’s darkest corners.

The key art from the new Star Wars anthology series Tales of the Empire on Disney+ (Disney / Lucasfilm)

When Does Tales of the Empire Take Place?

Tales of the Empire, Season two of the Star Wars: Tales anthology series, takes place between 20 BBY and 9 ABY. This season focuses on Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee, with each episode taking place at a different point on the Star Wars timeline.

The Acolyte logo from the first tease trailer (Disney / Lucasfilm)

When Does The Acolyte Take Place and When Does It Come Out?

The Acolyte is an upcoming live-action Star Wars series set in the High Republic era. Created by Leslye Headland, the eight-episode series debuts on June 4, 2024. Learn when it is set, where it relates to other Star Wars stories, and details about the series.

The official logo for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, as revealed at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim in 2022. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

When Does Skeleton Crew Come Out And When Does It Take Place?

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is a new live-action series coming to Disney+ in 2023 or 2024. Starring Jude Law, it is a coming-of-age series similar to Amblin Entertainment classics like The Goonies. From the release date to when the series is set, here is everything we know about Skeleton Crew.

Cover art for the 1991 novel Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn. Although now considered part of the Legends timeline, it is considered the first important entry in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What Is the Difference Between Star Wars Legends and Canon?

What are Star Wars Legends? Understanding the difference between Legends and Star Wars canon is a complex and confusing topic. Dive into the complex world of the Star Wars universe and learn why the Expanded Universe was rebranded Legends We demystify the two distinct continuities and explore the major differences and similarities between them.

The Star Wars logo on a star field (Disney / Lucasfilm)

How Do You Watch the Star Wars Movies in Order? (Updated for 2023)

Do you know how to watch the Star Wars movies in order? It’s a simple question with a complex answer. The popular options are release order, chronological order, and machete order. Here are the basics of the best way to watch Star Wars in order and a full list of films and television series.