The Star Wars movie franchise is a series of science fiction movies that are set in a galaxy far, far away and follow the adventures of a group of heroic characters as they fight against the forces of evil. The franchise, which is produced by Lucasfilm, consists of nine movies that are divided into three trilogies: the Original Trilogy, the Prequel Trilogy, and the Sequel Trilogy. The movies, which are directed by various filmmakers, star Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, and Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia.
The Star Wars movies are some of the most commercially successful movies of all time, with each installment breaking box office records and earning millions of dollars in ticket sales. In this article, we will take a look at all of the Star Wars movies and explore how much money they have made at the box office.
“Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” (1977) – This was the first movie in the Star Wars franchise and was directed by George Lucas. The movie, which is also known as “Star Wars: A New Hope,” follows Luke Skywalker as he joins forces with the Rebel Alliance and helps to defeat the evil Empire. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $775 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of all time.
“Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) – This was the second movie in the Star Wars franchise and was directed by Irvin Kershner. The movie, which is also known as “The Empire Strikes Back,” follows Luke Skywalker as he continues his training as a Jedi and confronts Darth Vader, the dark lord of the Sith. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $534 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 1980.
“Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi” (1983) – This was the third movie in the Star Wars franchise and was directed by Richard Marquand. The movie, which is also known as “Return of the Jedi,” follows Luke Skywalker as he leads the Rebel Alliance in a final showdown against the Empire and confronts Darth Vader once and for all. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $475 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 1983.
“Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” (1999) – This was the fourth movie in the Star Wars franchise and was directed by George Lucas. The movie, which is also known as “The Phantom Menace,” is a prequel to the Original Trilogy and follows the young Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi, as he helps to protect the young Queen Amidala and confronts the evil Sith lord, Darth Maul. The movie was a commercial success, earning over $1.03 billion at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 1999.
“Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones” (2002) – This was the fifth movie in the Star Wars franchise and was directed by George Lucas. The movie, which is also known as “Attack of the Clones,” is a prequel to the Original Trilogy and follows the young Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi, as he investigates a separatist movement and protects the young Senator, Padmé Amidala. The movie was a commercial success, earning over $656 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2002.
“Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” (2005) – This was the sixth movie in the Star Wars franchise and was directed by George Lucas. The movie, which is also known as “Revenge of the Sith,” is a prequel to the Original Trilogy and follows the young Jedi, Anakin Skywalker, as he falls to the dark side and becomes Darth Vader. The movie was a commercial success, earning over $848 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2005.
“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” (2008) – This was the seventh movie in the Star Wars franchise and was directed by Dave Filoni. The movie, which is an animated film, is set between the events of “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith” and follows the adventures of the Jedi Knight, Anakin Skywalker, and his padawan, Ahsoka Tano, as they fight against the Separatist army. The movie was a commercial success, earning over $68 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing animated movie of 2008.
“Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” (2015) – This was the eighth movie in the Star Wars franchise and was directed by J.J. Abrams. The movie, which is also known as “The Force Awakens,” is the first movie in the Sequel Trilogy and follows the scavenger, Rey, as she discovers her connection to the Force and joins forces with the Resistance to defeat the First Order. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $2.07 billion at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2015.
“Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi” (2017) – This was the ninth movie in the Star Wars franchise and was directed by Rian Johnson. The movie, which is also known as “The Last Jedi,” is the second movie in the Sequel Trilogy and follows Rey as she continues her training as a Jedi and confronts the First Order. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $1.33 billion at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2017.
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018) – This was the tenth movie in the Star Wars franchise and was directed by Ron Howard. The movie, which is a standalone film, is set before the events of the Original Trilogy and follows the young Han Solo as he meets his future co-pilot, Chewbacca, and encounters the notorious gambler, Lando Calrissian. The movie was a commercial success, earning over $393 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2018.
“Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – This was the eleventh movie in the Star Wars franchise and was directed by J.J. Abrams. The movie, which is also known as “The Rise of Skywalker,” is the third movie in the Sequel Trilogy and follows Rey as she confronts the return of the Emperor and brings an end to the long and tumultuous conflict between the Resistance and the First Order. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $1.07 billion at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2019.
“The Mandalorian” (2019-2022) – This was a live-action television series that was created by Jon Favreau for the streaming service, Disney+. The series, which is set after the events of “Return of the Jedi,” follows the journey of a lone bounty hunter as he travels through the outer reaches of the galaxy and encounters various characters from the Star Wars universe. The series was a critical and commercial success, with the first season earning over $1 billion in streaming revenues and the second season becoming the most-streamed show on Disney+.
“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” (2021-present) – This is an animated television series that was created by Dave Filoni for the streaming service, Disney+. The series, which is set after the events of “The Clone Wars,” follows the adventures of a group of elite clone troopers who are genetically enhanced with unique abilities and must navigate a dangerous and uncertain world. The series, which premiered in 2021, has received positive reviews and has been renewed for a second season.
“The Book of Boba Fett” (2021-present) – This is a live-action television series that was created by Jon Favreau for the streaming service, Disney+. The series, which is set after the events of “The Mandalorian,” follows the iconic bounty hunter, Boba Fett, as he establishes himself as a powerful figure in the criminal underworld and encounters various characters from the Star Wars universe. The series, which premiered in 2021, has received positive reviews and has been renewed for a second season.