Star Wars timeline: An interactive guide to the history of the galaxy
Polygon has created an interactive timeline for the Star Wars franchise, detailing the chronology of movies and TV shows. This timeline spans from 'Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures' in 232 BBY to 'Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker' in 35 ABY. It aims to help fans understand where each story fits within the larger Star Wars mythology, especially with the recent addition of 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'.
- ▪The interactive timeline includes every Star Wars movie and TV show considered canon.
- ▪The timeline begins with 'Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures' in 232 BBY.
- ▪It ends with 'Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker' in 35 ABY.
- ▪BBY stands for 'Before the Battle of Yavin', while ABY stands for 'After the Battle of Yavin'.
- ▪The timeline is designed to enhance the viewing experience of the Star Wars stories.
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