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The High Republic Adventures: Quest For the Hidden City MG Novel 382 BBY 240 pages Nov 1, 2022 BUY Optional Daring pilots chart new routes through hyperspace, while Pathfinder teams make contact with frontier worlds to invite them to join the Republic. A group of Jedi looking for a missing team ends up in the planet Gloam, a ravaged world said to be haunted by mythical monsters. The High Republic Path of Deceit YA Novel 382 BBY 352 pages Oct 4, 2022 BUY Essential Introduces the Path of the Open Hand cult, whose conflict with the Jedi ignites the events of Phase II of the High Republic saga. The High Republic Convergence Adult Novel 382 BBY 416 pages Nov 22, 2022 BUY Essential Jedi Knights investigate a conflict on the twin worlds of Eiram and E’ronoh, revealing a larger conspiracy. The High Republic The High Republic Adventures (2022) Comics 382 BBY 8 issues Nov 30, 2022 BUY Optional Padawan Sav Malagan has an encounter with Maz Kanata, which makes her doubt of her future among the Order. The High Republic The High Republic (2022) Comics 382 BBY 10 issues Oct 12, 2022 Optional Jedi Vildar Mac, a Jedi safe and secure in who he is and what he could be, arrives as Jedha’s fragile peace begins to crumble.. But a nightmare awaits…a nameless terror that will become the stuff of legend… The High Republic The High Republic – The Blade Comics 407 – 382 BBY 4 issues Dec 28, 2022 BUY Supplemental Porter Engle, the most skilled lightsaber wielder of the Order and Jedi Knight Barash must face a test that will change them forever. The High Republic The Battle of Jedha Audiobook 382 BBY 300 min Jan 3, 2023 BUY Essential A peace conference on Jedha turns to chaos, showing the growing influence of the Path of the Open Hand. The High Republic The High Republic Adventures: Quest of the Jedi Comics 382 BBY 1 issue Apr 26, 2023 Optional On the ancient world of Angcord, Jedi Barnabus Bim and his apprentice find a mysterious Force artifact; an Echo Stone. The High Republic The High Republic: Quest for Planet X MG Novel 382 BBY 288 pages Apr 4, 2023
Optional A trio of friends embark on a journey to find the legendary Planet X. Their quest takes a turn when they meet the Path of the Open Hand. The High Republic The High Republic Adventures: The Nameless Terror Comics 382 BBY 4 issues Feb 22, 2023
Optional A standard Jedi mission on Dalna goes bad real quick when they find the ultimate Jedi predator. The High Republic Cataclysm Adult Novel 382 BBY 432 pages Apr 4, 2023 BUY Essential Details the catastrophic fallout from the Battle of Jedha and the Jedi’s struggle against the Path’s devastating secret weapons. The High Republic Path of Vengeance YA Novel 382 BBY 384 pages May 2, 2023 BUY
Essential Concludes the Phase II storyline, focusing on the leaders of the Path of the Open Hand and their final confrontation with the Jedi. The High Republic The Edge of Balance: Precedent Manga 382 BBY, 232 BBY 160 pages May 23, 2023 BUY
Optional Wookiee Jedi Arkoff and Master Ravna join the batle of Dalna. Shortly after, Arkoff see his friend Azlin Rell suffer something that no other Jedi has survived. The High Republic Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Animated Series 233-232 BBY 1290 min Mar 27, 2023 WATCH
Optional Led by Master Yoda, a group of younglings learn what it means to be a Jedi. The High Republic Light of the Jedi Adult Novel 232 BBY 400 pages Jan 5, 2021 BUY
Essential Kicks off the High Republic Phase I with the “Great Hyperspace Disaster” and introduces the Jedi’s fight against the mysterious Nihil. The High Republic The High Republic: The Great Jedi Rescue MG Novel 232 BBY 24 Jan 5, 2021 BUY
Optional Nib Assek and Burryaga are sent along other members to help the people of Hetzal Prime during the Great Disaster. The High Republic Into the Dark YA Novel 232 BBY 432 pages Feb 2, 2021 BUY Essential A group of Jedi are stranded on a mysterious space station, uncovering ancient Sith secrets and a new side to the Nihil threat. The High Republic A Test of Courage MG Novel 232 BBY 240 pages Jan 5, 2021 BUY
Optional Introduces key Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh and establishes the threat of the plant-based monsters, the Drengir. The High Republic The High Republic Adventures (2021) Comics 232 BBY 15 issues Jan 6, 2021 BUY Supplemental Keeve Trennis must decide if she completes her Jedi trials or help others before a disaster occur. Her possible allies? The Hutt Cartel. The High Republic The High Republic Adventures: The Monster of Temple Peak Comics 231 BBY 4 issues Aug 11, 2021 BUY Optional Former Jedi turned saber-for-hire Ty Yorrick takes a job to get rid of a Gretalax. However, she’s anxious about a disturbance in the Force. The High Republic The Edge of Balance, Vol. 1 Manga 232-231 BBY 168 pages Sep 7, 2021 BUY
Optional Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi must defend displaced civilians from the mighty Drengir. The High Republic The Rising Storm Adult Novel 231 BBY 448 pages Jun 29, 2021 BUY Essential The Nihil launch a devastating surprise attack on the Republic Fair on Valo, proving they are a galaxy-level threat. The High Republic Race to Crashpoint Tower MG Novel 231 BBY 224 pages Jun 29, 2021 BUY
Optional A Padawan’s story that runs parallel to the events of The Rising Storm, showing the attack on Valo from another perspective. The High Republic The High Republic: Trail of Shadows Comics 231 BBY 5 issues Oct 13, 2021 BUY
Optional The strange murder of a Jedi Master must be investigated by Jedi Emerick Caphtor and private eye Sian Holt. The High Republic Out of the Shadows YA Novel 231 BBY 400 pages Jul 22, 2021 BUY Essential A Jedi investigation in the Outer Rim reveals secrets about the Nihil’s leadership and powerful, influential families. The High Republic Tempest Runner Audiobook 231 BBY 365 min Aug 31, 2021 BUY Essential Tempest Runner Lourna Dee manages to hide her identity after being captured by the Jedi. This is Lourna Dee’s first steps towards a path outside of the Nihil. The High Republic Mission to Disaster MG Novel 230 BBY 240 pages Jan 4, 2022 BUY
Optional Vernestra Rwoh and her Padawan Imri Cantaros go on a rescue mission after the Nihil kidnapped Avon Starros. The High Republic The Fallen Star Adult Novel 230 BBY 368 pages Jan 4, 2022 BUY Essential The Nihil launch their ultimate attack against the Jedi, targeting and destroying the Starlight Beacon space station. The High Republic Midnight Horizon YA Novel 230 BBY 496 pages Feb 1, 2022 BUY Essential Jedi Masters and Padawans on Corellia fight against a Nihil plot during the catastrophic fall of the Starlight Beacon. The High Republic The High Republic: The Battle for Starlight Jr. Novel 230 BBY 24 pages Feb 1, 2022 BUY Optional This small book retells the key events of The Fallen Star. The High Republic The Edge of Balance, Vol. 2 Manga 231-230 BBY 144 pages Feb 22, 2022 BUY Optional Jedi Lily Tora-Asi learns that the Drengir attack was a coordinated attack. As Master Arkoff leaves her in charge, the Young Jedi must protect the Temple from known and unknown threats. The High Republic The High Republic: Eye of the Storm Comics 230 BBY 2 issues Jan 12, 2022 BUY Supplemental A miniseries that focuses on Marchion Ro’s origins. The High Republic Tales of Light and Life Anthology 396-229 BBY 400 pages Sep 5, 2023 BUY Supplemental Multiple authors share stories of different characters who have appeared in Phases I and II of The High Republic. The High Republic The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight Comics 229 BBY 4 issues Oct 4, 2023 BUY Supplemental A comic miniseries that answers many questions regarding the first year following the destruction of the Starlight Beacon. The High Republic The High Republic: Escape from Valo MG Novel 229 BBY 384 pages Jan 30, 2024 BUY Optional A group of young Jedi work together to defend Valo from the vicious Nihil marauders. The High Republic The Eye of Darkness Adult Novel 229 BBY 432 pages Nov 14, 2023 BUY Essential Kicks off Phase III, showing the galaxy one year after the fall of Starlight Beacon with the Jedi scattered and the Nihil ascendant. The High Republic The High Republic Adventures (2023) Comics 229 BBY 20 issues Dec 6, 2023 Optional Shows how the people behind trapped in the Occlusion Zone attempt to resist the overhwelming power of Marchion Ro and the Nihil. The High Republic Defy the Storm YA Novel 229 BBY 455 pages Mar 12, 2024 BUY Essential Fan-favorite Jedi Vernestra Rwoh and Avon Starros return for a daring mission into the heart of Nihil territory. The High Republic The High Republic Adventures: Saber for Hire Comics 228 BBY 4 issues Apr 17, 2024 BUY Supplemental Ty Yorrick knows true fear when she faces a Nameless. The outcome will the decide the fate of Force-sensitive children. The High Republic Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase III) Comics 228 BBY 10 issues Jun 11, 2024 BUY Supplemental Keeve Trennis leads a desperate effort against the combined forces of Nihil and Hutts. The High Republic Temptation of the Force Adult Novel 228 BBY 480 pages Jun 11, 2024 BUY Essential The Jedi plot a desperate counterattack against the Nihil, while Jedi Master Avar Kriss makes a fateful decision. The High Republic Beware the Nameless MG Novel 228 BBY 240 pages Aug 27, 2024 BUY Optional A group of Younglings help Master Adi-Li Carro investigate a call for aid inside the Occlusion Zone. The High Republic Tears of the Nameless YA Novel 228 BBY 512 pages Sep 24, 2024 BUY Essential Jedi Reath Silas and Amadeo Azzazzo are on a mission to confirm the Nameless’s origins. The High Republic The High Republic Adventures: Crash and Burn Comics 228 BBY 1 issue Sep 4, 2024 BUY Optional Crash Ongwa and former Nihil Krix Kamerat join efforts to do the impossible: hunt down Marchion Ro. The High Republic The Edge of Balance, Vol. 3 Manga 228 BBY 144 pages Aug 13, 2024 BUY Optional Lily Tora-Asi defied the Council’s order to return to Coruscant. Her sole purpose is to defend Banchii’s Jedi Temple. The High Republic The Edge of Balance: Premonition Manga 228 BBY 144 pages Apr 8, 2025 BUY
Optional While Jedi Knights defend Banchii’s Jedi Temple, Master Yoda must protect the younglings from Marchion Ro’s most dangerous weapon. The High Republic The Edge of Balance, Vol. 4 Manga 228 BBY 128 pages Apr 22, 2025 BUY
Optional Against all odds, Lily Tora-Asi has defended the temple from Nihil and Nameless. However, their biggest challenge is yet to come. The High Republic The High Republic Adventures: Echoes of Fear Comics 228 BBY 4 issues Jan 29, 2025 BUY
Optional Reath and Amadeo look for answers that allow them to figure out how Marchion Ro controls the Nameless with that strange Rod. The High Republic The High Republic Adventures: Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone Comics 228 BBY 4 issues Oct 29, 2024 BUY
Optional With modern technology being useless inside the Occlusion Zone, Jedi use other means to communicate with each other. Sparking a bit of hope in a desperate time. The High Republic Tempest Breaker Adult Novel 228 BBY 528 pages Dec 3, 2024 BUY Essential Former Tempest Runner Lourna Dee is offered a deal she can’t resist. Dee teams up with two Jedi whom she tried to kill before, Avar Kriss and Keeve Trennis. The High Republic The High Republic: Fear of the Jedi Comics 228 BBY 5 issues Oct 14, 2025 BUY
Optional Keeve Trennis and Lourna Dee must face ghosts from the past. The battle for Eriadu is about to reach its climax. The High Republic Into the Light YA Novel 228 BBY 368 pages Apr 1, 2025 BUY Essential The Blight appears on Kashyyyk. The Jedi Order sends a team to, hopefully, save the Wookiee homeworld. The High Republic The High Republic Adventures: The Battle of Eriadu Comics 228 BBY 1 issue Apr 30, 2025 Optional Two friends find themselves on opposing sides of the Battle of Eriadu. The High Republic A Valiant Vow MG Novel 228 BBY 272 pages May 6, 2025 BUY Optional Padawans must try to stop the unavoidable blight while also worrying about crab-like droids that destroy everything they touch. The High Republic Trials of the Jedi Adult Novel 228 BBY 448 pages Jun 17, 2025 BUY Essential A carefully chosen team of 9 is sent to a final showdown with Marchion Ro. The epic conclussion to Phase III of The High Republic. The High Republic The Acolyte: The Wayseeker Adult Novel 160 BBY 304 pages May 6, 2025 BUY Supplemental
The Acolyte: Wayseeker explores the first encounter and joint mission between Indara and Vernestra Rwoh, a few decades before the events of The Acolyte. The High Republic Star Wars: The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown YA Novel 134 BBY 448 pages Jul 29, 2025 BUY Supplemental Padawans Jecki and Yord attend a coming-of-age ritual as guests but things become dangerous when uninvited people interrupt the ceremony. The High Republic The Acolyte Live Action Series 132 BBY 325 min Jun 4, 2024 WATCH
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A Jedi Master investigates a series of shocking crimes, uncovering sinister forces in an era of peace, a century before the rise of the Empire. The High Republic Padawan YA Novel 41 BBY 410 pages Jul 26, 2022 BUY
Optional Shows Obi-Wan adapting to Qui-Gon’s style of training. The impatient Padawan is eager to prove himself. Fall of the Jedi Master & Apprentice Adult Novel 40 BBY 352 pages Apr 16, 2019 BUY
Optional Explores the challenging relationship between Qui-Gon Jinn and a young Obi-Wan Kenobi on a mission prior to the movies. Fall of the Jedi Star Wars: Jedi Knights Comics 40-34 BBY 10 (ongoing) Mar 5, 2025 BUY
Optional The Jedi fight a smart and powerful individual who is known as Atha Prime. Fall of the Jedi Dooku: Jedi Lost Adult Novel 33-23 BBY 381 min Apr 30, 2019 BUY
Optional Delves into the history of Count Dooku, detailing his life as a Jedi and the reasons he chose to leave the Order. Fall of the Jedi Darth Maul (2017) Comics 33 BBY 5 issues Nov 15, 2017 BUY
Essential Before the Trade Federation blockade, a restless Maul hunts his first Jedi against Sidious’s orders. Fall of the Jedi Star Wars: Jango Fett-Trail Of Lost Hope Comics 33 BBY 1 issue Mar 20, 2024
Supplemental The legendary Jango Fett has lost relic while watching his back as Aurra Sing is dangerously close. Fall of the Jedi Hyperspace Stories: Qui-Gon Comics 32 BBY 1 issue Mar 4, 2025 BUY
Optional Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan work together with a member of the Brotherhood of the Ninth Door to destroy a dark side relic. Fall of the Jedi The Living Force Adult Novel 32 BBY 336 pages Apr 9, 2024 BUY
Optional The entire Jedi Council embarks on a mission to the remote world of Kwenn, shortly before the events of The Phantom Menace. Fall of the Jedi Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Movie 32 BBY 136 min May 19, 1999 WATCH
Essential The Jedi discover a young Anakin Skywalker as the Sith Lord Darth Sidious orchestrates a galactic crisis. Fall of the Jedi Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Adult Novel 32 BBY 384 pages Feb 29, 2000 BUY Optional Novelization of TPM. Fall of the Jedi Mace WIndu: The Glass Abyss Adult Novel 32 BBY 368 pages Aug 6, 2024 BUY
Optional Mace Windu helps fulfill a promise made by Qui Gon before his death. Fall of the Jedi Queen’s Peril YA Novel 32 BBY 256 pages Jun 2, 2020 BUY
Supplemental A direct prequel to the movie, showing how Padmé Amidala selected and trained her loyal handmaidens. Fall of the Jedi Obi-Wan & Anakin Comics 29 BBY 5 issues Nov 30, 2016 BUY
Optional Explores a mission where Anakin considers leaving the Jedi Order, testing his bond with his master, Obi-Wan. Fall of the Jedi Queen’s Shadow YA Novel 28 BBY 352 pages Mar 5, 2019 BUY
Supplemental Follows Padmé’s difficult transition from Queen of Naboo to a Senator in the Galactic Republic. Fall of the Jedi Brotherhood Adult Novel 22 BBY 329 pages May 10, 2022 BUY Supplemental Shows the master-apprentice dynamic between Anakin and Obi-Wan. It also explains why that incident on Cato Neimoidia doesn’t count. Fall of the Jedi Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones Movie 22 BBY 142 min May 16, 2002 WATCH
Essential As the Separatist crisis grows, Obi-Wan uncovers a secret clone army while Anakin gives in to his attachments. Fall of the Jedi Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones Adult Novel 22 BBY 344 pages Jan 1, 2003 BUY Optional Novelization of AOTC. Fall of the Jedi Queen’s Hope YA Novel 22 BBY 288 pages Apr 5, 2022 BUY
Supplemental Set during the Clone Wars, this novel explores Padmé’s role as a senator and her secret marriage to Anakin. Fall of the Jedi Tales from the Nightlands Comics 32-22 BBY 3 (ongoing) Sep 10, 2025 BUY
Optional Anakin and his friend Daeasha try to summon the ghost of a relative for a final goodbye. But what they face is The Nightlander, the Star Wars boogeyman. This story happens some time between 32 BBY and 22 BBY. Fall of the Jedi Star Wars: The Clone Wars Animated Series 22-19 BBY 3157 min Oct 3, 2008 WATCH
Essential The epic animated series detailing the battles of the Clone Wars, significantly developing Anakin, Obi-Wan, and introducing Ahsoka Tano. The Series start with a full feature animated movie. Fall of the Jedi Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch, Ghost Agents Comics 21-19 BBY 5 issues Feb 12, 2025 BUY
Optional Clone Force 99 is on a mission to hunt down a Separatist ghost agent. Fall of the Jedi Dark Disciple Adult Novel 19 BBY 336 pages Jul 7, 2015 BUY
Supplemental Based on unproduced Clone Wars episodes, it follows Jedi Master Quinlan Vos and Asajj Ventress on a mission to assassinate Count Dooku. Fall of the Jedi Darth Maul – Son of Dathomir Comics 19 BBY 4 issues May 21, 2024 BUY
Essential Based on unproduced Clone Wars scripts, this story follows Maul after his capture by Sidious and reveals his role in the Siege of Mandalore. Fall of the Jedi Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith Movie 19 BBY 140 min May 19, 2005 WATCH
Essential Anakin Skywalker falls to the dark side, the Jedi are purged, and the Galactic Empire is formed. Fall of the Jedi Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith Adult Novel 19 BBY 448 pages 14 Oct, 2025 BUY Optional Novelization of ROTS. Fall of the Jedi Kanan: The Last Padawan Comics 19 BBY 12 issues Dec 2, 2015 BUY
Optional The origin story of Kanan Jarrus, showing his experience as a Padawan during Order 66 and his early years as a fugitive. Reign of the Empire Master of Evil Adult Novel 19 BBY 384 pages Nov 11, 2025 BUY Optional Follow Darth Vader as he goes on a quest that promises the secret to overcome death. Reign of the Empire Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade Adult Novel 19 BBY 400 pages April 2, 2024 BUY
Optional Former Padawan Iskat Akaris is recruited as an Inquisitor after Order 66. Reign of the Empire Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith Comics 19 BBY 25 issues Oct 18, 2017 BUY
Supplemental Shows Vader’s first acts after Revenge of the Sith, including the creation of his red lightsaber and his hunt for Jedi survivors. Reign of the Empire Tales of the Underworld Animated Series 62-19 BBY 92 min May 4, 2025 WATCH
Supplemental A dual-timeline miniseries that tells the stories of Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane across different moments of their lives. Reign of the Empire Star Wars: The Bad Batch Animated Series 19-18 BBY 1175 min May 4, 2021 WATCH
Essential Follows an elite squad of genetically modified clones as they navigate the galaxy immediately after the Clone Wars. Reign of the Empire Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear Adult Novel 19-18 BBY 496 pages Feb 25, 2025 BUY Essential Explores how Mon Mothma, Bail Organa and Saw Gerrera navigate through dangerous waters when starting to build up what eventually becomes the Rebel Alliance. Reign of the Empire Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel Adult Novel 18 BBY 320 pages Aug 5, 2025 BUY
Optional The Bad Batch go on a dangerous mission hoping acquire enough resources for the people of Pabu. Set during Season 2. Reign of the Empire Ahsoka YA Novel 18 BBY 368 pages Oct 11, 2016 BUY
Supplemental Reveals what happened to Ahsoka Tano after Order 66, leading her to become the Rebel informant “Fulcrum.” Reign of the Empire Lords of the Sith Adult Novel 14 BBY 320 pages Apr 28, 2015 BUY
Optional Vader and Emperor Palpatine are stranded on Ryloth, forcing them to fight alongside each other against insurgents. Reign of the Empire Jedi: Fallen Order Videogame 14 BBY 15-30 hours Nov 5, 2019 BUY
Supplemental Play as Cal Kestis, a Jedi who survived Order 66 and is now being hunted by the Iniquisitorious. Reign of the Empire Tarkin Adult Novel 14 BBY 288 pages Nov 4, 2014 BUY
Supplemental Explores the backstory and ruthless ambition of Grand Moff Tarkin as he helps solidify the Emperor’s power. Reign of the Empire Han Solo: Imperial Cadet Comics 13 BBY 5 issues Nov 7, 2018 BUY
Supplemental See Han Solo during his first days as an Imperial Cadet. Reign of the Empire Solo: A Star Wars Story Movie 13-10 BBY 135 min May 25, 2018 WATCH
Essential The origin story of Han Solo, showing how he met Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian and made the Kessel Run. Reign of the Empire Jedi: Battle Scars Adult Novel 12-11 BBY 304 pages Mar 7, 2023 BUY
Optional A novel that explains events that happened between Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor. Reign of the Empire A New Dawn Adult Novel 11 BBY 304 pages Sep 2, 2014 BUY
Supplemental The story of how Kanan Jarrus and Hera Syndulla first met and began their journey to form a rebellion. Reign of the Empire Obi-Wan Kenobi Live Action Series 9 BBY 268 min May 27, 2022 WATCH
Essential Obi-Wan comes out of hiding to rescue a young Princess Leia, leading to a confrontation with Darth Vader. Reign of the Empire Jedi: Survivor Videogame 9 BBY 20-40 hours Apr 28, 2023 BUY Supplemental Cal Kestis continues his fight against the Empire. A ghost from the High Republic era wakes up to create chaos. Sequel to Jedi: Fallen Order. Reign of the Empire Tales of the Jedi Animated Series 68 – 5 BBY 99 min Oct 26, 2022 WATCH
Supplemental A dual-timeline miniseries that tells the stories of Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tanto across different moments of their lives. Reign of the Empire Leia, Princess of Alderaan YA Novel 3 BBY 416 pages Sep 1, 2017 BUY Optional A teenage Leia secretly joins the Rebellion while trying to maintain her cover as an Imperial senator. Introduces Amilyn Holdo. Reign of the Empire Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca Comics 8 – 2 BBY 10 issues Mar 9, 2022 BUY
Optional Jabba the Hutt recruits Han, Chewie, and Greedo for an important heist. Reign of the Empire Thrawn Adult Novel 11 – 2 BBY 448 pages Apr 11, 2017 BUY
Supplemental Chronicles the brilliant Mitth’raw’nuruodo’s rise through the ranks of the Imperial Navy, establishing him as a master strategist. Reign of the Empire Thrawn: Alliances Adult Novel 19 BBY, 2 BBY 352 pages Jul 24, 2018 BUY
Supplemental A dual-timeline story where Thrawn and Vader must work together, forcing them to recall a prior mission they shared during the Clone Wars. Reign of the Empire Thrawn: Treason Adult Novel 1 BBY 400 pages Jul 23, 2019 BUY
Essential Thrawn is caught between his loyalty to the Empire and his duty to his people, the Chiss, as Director Krennic’s Stardust project takes priority. Reign of the Empire Rebel Rising YA Novel 13 – 1 BBY 410 pages May 2, 2017 BUY
Supplemental This novel covers Jyn Erso’s years as a rebel fighter for Saw Gerrera. Reign of the Empire Vader Immortal VR Series 1 BBY May 21, 2019 BUY
Optional Follow Darth Vader as he increases his power and influence across the galaxy. Reign of the Empire Guardians of the Whills MG Novel 1 BBY 234 pages May 2, 2017 BUY
Optional After the Empire took over Jedha, Baze and Chirrut were left with nothing. Now, they might join Saw Gerrera to make a real difference. Reign of the Empire Andor Live Action Series 5 – 1 BBY 1128 min Sep 21, 2022 WATCH
Essential A gritty spy thriller showing how Cassian Andor was radicalized and recruited into the fledgling Rebel Alliance. Reign of the Empire Tales of the Empire Animated Series 20 BBY – 0 ABY 93 min May 4, 2024 WATCH
Supplemental A dual-timeline miniseries that tells the stories of Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth across different moments of their lives. Reign of the Empire Star Wars Rebels Animated Series 5 – 0 BBY 1650 min Oct 3, 2014 WATCH
Essential The Spectres, a small rebel cell led by Kanan and Hera, fight the Empire and help form the larger Rebel Alliance. Reign of the Empire Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Movie 0 BBY 133 min Dec 16, 2016 WATCH
Essential A team of unlikely heroes undertakes a desperate mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. Reign of the Empire Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope Movie 0 BBY / ABY 121 min May 25, 1977 WATCH
Essential Farm boy Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi journey, joining the Rebel Alliance to destroy the Death Star. Age of Rebellion Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope Adult Novel 0 BBY / ABY 224 pages Nov 12, 1976 BUY Optional Novelization of ANH. Age of Rebellion From a Certain Point of View Anthology 0 BBY / ABY 496 pages Oct 3, 2017 BUY
Optional Each short story is told from the perspective of background characters in Episode IV – A New Hope. Age of Rebellion Princess Leia Comics 0 ABY 5 issues Nov 11, 2015 BUY
Optional Immediately after the Battle of Yavin, Leia sets out on a personal mission to find and protect the surviving people of Alderaan. Age of Rebellion Smuggler’s Run: A Han Solo & Chewbacca Adventure MG Novel 0 ABY 192 pages Sep 4, 2015 BUY
Optional Han and Chewie must do a top-secret mission for the Rebellion while evading bounty hunters and a resourceful Imperial Agent. Age of Rebellion The Weapon of a Jedi: A Luke Skywalker Adventure MG Novel 0 ABY 192 pages Sep 4, 2015
Optional Luke finds himself drawn to a mysterious planet, where has to save a girl and face a new villain. Age of Rebellion Star Wars: Lando Comics 0 ABY 5 issues Jul 8, 2015 BUY
Optional With the trustful Lobot, Lando plans to steal a very valuable ship. Though this job might be more than he can handle. Age of Rebellion Star Wars: Chewbacca Comics 0 ABY 5 issues Oct 4, 2015 BUY
Optional Chewie gets stranded when doing a mission for the Rebel Alliance. Alongside a new friend, he must face the Galactic Empire. Age of Rebellion Battlefront II: Inferno Squad Adult Novel 0 ABY 336 pages Jul 19, 2017 BUY
Optional Follow Inferno Squad as they hunt Saw Gerrera’s Partisans after the destruction of the first Death Star. Prequel to Battlefront II. Age of Rebellion Heir to the Jedi Adult Novel 0 ABY 304 pages Mar 3, 2015 BUY
Optional Luke Skywalker undertakes his first major mission for the Rebellion while struggling to understand his new Force abilities. Age of Rebellion Star Wars (2015): Skywalker Strikes Comics 0 ABY 6 issues Oct 7, 2015 BUY
Optional Begins the heroes’ adventures between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, with a direct assault on Cymoon 1. Age of Rebellion Star Wars: Darth Vader (2015) Comics 0 ABY 25 issues Oct 28, 2015 BUY
Essential Vader deals with the fallout from the Death Star’s destruction and learns the identity of the pilot who destroyed it. Age of Rebellion Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Comics 0 – 3 ABY 40 issues Dec 7, 2016 BUY
Supplemental This series focuses on archaeologist Dr Aphra, her “murderbots”, Vulaada Klam and Black Krrsantan. Think of “morally ambiguous Indiana Jones”. Age of Rebellion Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back Movie 3 ABY 124 min May 21, 1980 BUY
Essential The Empire hunts the Rebels. Luke seeks training from Yoda, while Han and Leia fall in love and face Darth Vader. Age of Rebellion Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back Adult Novel 3 ABY 224 pages Apr 12, 1980 BUY Optional Novelization of TESB. Age of Rebellion From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back Anthology 3 ABY 576 pages Nov 10, 2020 BUY
Optional Each short story is told from the perspective of background characters in Episode V -The Empire Strikes Back. Age of Rebellion Star Wars (2020-) Comics 3 ABY 50 issues Jan 1, 2020
Optional This comic series features stories about Luke, Leia, Lando, Chewie, C-3PO and R2-D2. Age of Rebellion War of the Bounty Hunters Comics 3 ABY 34 issues Nov 24, 2021 BUY
Supplemental A massive comic event where bounty hunters, syndicates, and Rebels all vie for the carbonite-frozen Han Solo. Age of Rebellion Star Wars Outlaws Videogame 3 ABY 20-50 hours Aug 27, 2024 BUY
Optional Kay Vess must assemble a team to stole from the powerful Zerek Besh crime syndicate. Age of Rebellion Crimson Reign Comics 3 ABY 5 issues Jun 29, 2022 BUY
Supplemental Qi’ra and the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate begin their shadow war against the Sith and the Empire. Age of Rebellion Hidden Empire Comics 3 ABY 5 issues May 3, 2023 BUY
Supplemental The conclusion to Qi’ra’s saga as she makes her final, desperate move to destroy the Sith Lords. Age of Rebellion Battlefront: Twilight Company Adult Novel 6 BBY – 3 ABY 400 pages Nov 3, 2015 BUY
Optional A gritty, ground-level view of the Galactic Civil War from the perspective of a footsoldier in the Rebellion’s 61st Mobile Infantry. Age of Rebellion Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020-) Comics 3 – 4 ABY 50 issues Feb 5, 2020 BUY
Essential A comic series that explores Vader’s past in completely new ways. Age of Rebellion Star Wars: TIE Fighter Comics 4 ABY 5 issues Apr 17, 2019 BUY
Optional The Empire unleashes an elite group of pilots against the Rebel Alliance. The only issue? Their loyalty is yet to be tested to the limit. Age of Rebellion Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure MG Novel 4 ABY 231 pages Sep 4, 2015 BUY
Optional Princess Leia must lead a group of rebels on a decoy mission against the Galactic Empire. Age of Rebellion Boba Fett – Black, White & Red Comics 4 ABY 4 (ongoing) Sep 17, 2025 BUY
Optional Boba Fett continues to perform impossible jobs while dealing with the Empire, Rebellion and other Bounty Hunters. Age of Rebellion Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi Movie 4 ABY 131 min May 25, 1983 WATCH
Essential Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader, and the Rebel Alliance launches a final, desperate attack to destroy the second Death Star. Age of Rebellion Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi Adult Novel 4 ABY 192 pages May 12, 1983 BUY Optional Novelization of ROTJ. Age of Rebellion From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi Anthology 4 ABY 576 pages Aug 29, 2023 BUY
Optional Each short story is told from the perspective of background characters in Episode VI – Return of the Jedi. Age of Rebellion The Princess and the Scoundrel Adult Novel 4 ABY 336 pages Aug 16, 2022 BUY
Optional Following the victory at Endor, Han Solo and Leia Organa get married and embark on a honeymoon that turns into a diplomatic mission. The New Republic Shattered Empire Comics 4 ABY 4 issues Nov 18, 2015 BUY
Optional Reveals the chaotic aftermath of the Battle of Endor and the beginning of the Empire’s final contingency plan, Operation: Cinder. The New Republic Star Wars: Squadrons Videogame 4 ABY 8 – 10 hrs Oct 2, 2020 BUY>
Optional The New Republic wants to create a new starship called the Starhawk with the intention to put an end to the Galactic Civil War. The New Republic Aftermath Adult Novel 4 ABY 400 pages Sep 4, 2015 BUY
Essential A new cast of characters, including pilot Norra Wexley, discovers a secret Imperial summit on Akiva, setting the stage for the New Republic’s fight against the remnant. The New Republic Lost Stars YA Novel 6 BBY – 5 ABY 560 pages Sep 4, 2015 BUY
Optional Tells the story of the original trilogy through the eyes of two childhood friends who end up on opposite sides of the war. The New Republic Aftermath: Life Debt Adult Novel 5 ABY 416 pages Jul 12, 2016 BUY
Essential Han Solo’s mission to liberate Kashyyyk gets complicated as the New Republic hunts for Grand Admiral Rae Sloane and the captured Imperial leadership. The New Republic Aftermath: Empire’s End Adult Novel 5 ABY 432 pages Feb 21, 2017 BUY
Essential The final, climactic battle of the Galactic Civil War takes place on Jakku, revealing the Emperor’s ultimate Contingency plan that seeds the First Order in the Unknown Regions. The New Republic Star Wars: Battle of Jakku Comics 4 – 5 ABY 12 issues Oct 2, 2024
Optional Tells the story of the Galactic Civil War after the Battle of Endor leading up to the Battle of Jakku. Includes Insurgency Rising, Republic Under Siege, and Last Stand. The New Republic Alphabet Squadron Adult Novel 5 ABY 432 pages Jun 11, 2019 BUY
Optional A squadron of misfit New Republic pilots is formed by General Hera Syndulla to hunt down the elite Imperial TIE Fighter unit, Shadow Wing, in the chaotic final days of the war. The New Republic Shadow Fall Adult Novel 5 ABY 416 pages Jun 23, 2020 BUY
Optional The grueling hunt for Shadow Wing continues, pushing Alphabet Squadron to its limits and forcing its pilots to confront their traumatic pasts and make morally complex choices. The New Republic Victory’s Price Adult Novel 5 ABY 496 pages Mar 2, 2021 BUY
Optional The final, desperate confrontation between Alphabet Squadron and Shadow Wing, with the fate of the New Republic and the soul of the squadron hanging in the balance. The New Republic Last Shot Adult Novel 7 ABY 368 pages Apr 17, 2018 BUY
Optional A tie-in novel focused on Han Solo and Lando Calrissian that connects four storylines across five parts. The New Republic The Book of Boba Fett Live Action Series 9 ABY 331 min Dec 29, 2021
Essential Boba Fett takes over Jabba the Hutt’s criminal empire on Tatooine, with flashbacks explaining his survival. The New Republic Ahsoka Live Action Series 9 ABY 383 min Aug 22, 2023
Essential Ahsoka Tano investigates a new threat to the galaxy as she searches for Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger. The New Republic Skeleton Crew Live Action Series 9 ABY 280 min Dec, 2024
Optional A group of kids discover a mysterious secret on their home planet and go on an adventure to explore the galaxy. The New Republic The Mandalorian Live Action Series 9 – 12 ABY 990 min Nov 12, 2019
Essential A lone bounty hunter’s life is changed when he becomes the guardian of a Force-sensitive child, Grogu, amidst the rise of an Imperial remnant. The New Republic Poe Dameron: Free Fall YA Novel 18 – 19 ABY 384 pages Aug 4, 2020 BUY
Optional This novel focuses on the time Poe Dameron worked with the Spice Runners of Kijimi. The New Republic Shadow of the Sith Adult Novel 21 ABY 496 pages Jun 28, 2022 BUY
Essential Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian team up to investigate the rising darkness of the Sith Eternal on Exegol, years before the sequel trilogy. The New Republic Bloodline Adult Novel 28 ABY 352 pages May 3, 2016 BUY
Supplemental A crucial political thriller showing Senator Leia’s struggle against a rising pro-Imperial movement and the reveal of her parentage. Rise of the First Order Star Wars: The Rise of Kylon Ren Comics 28 ABY 4 issues Dec 18, 2019 BUY
Supplemental The origin story of Kylo Ren. From Luke’s protégé to leader of the Knights of Ren. Rise of the First Order The Perfect Weapon Short Stories 29 ABY 57 pages Nov 24, 2015 BUY
Optional There are plenty mercenaries, spies, and guns for hire in the galaxy. But probably none as dangerous and determined as Bazine Netal. A client hired Bazine to track down an ex-stormtrooper and recover an important package. Rise of the First Order The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku Short Stories 31 ABY 83 pages Nov 30, 2015 BUY
Optional A pirate crew led by Sidon Ithano tracks a signal that leads to a lost treasure. They must recover before other pirates arrive. Rise of the First Order Force Collector YA Novel 32 ABY 384 pages Oct 4, 2019 BUY
Optional Karr is a Force-sensitive boy who is unaware of it. As time passes he becomes more curious about the Jedi and embarks on a journey to learn more about them. Rise of the First Order Phasma Adult Novel 34 ABY 384 pages Sep 1, 2017 BUY
Supplemental The origin story of the First Order’s most formidable stormtrooper captain, revealing her brutal past and path to power. Rise of the First Order Star Wars Resistance Animated Series 34 ABY 880 min Oct 7, 2018 WATCH
Optional Young pilot Kazuda Xiono is recruited by the Resistance to spy on the growing threat of the First Order. Rise of the First Order Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017) Videogame 4 – 34 ABY 6-8 hours Nov 17, 2017 BUY Optional The single-player campaign follows the story of Imperial Commander Iden Version right after the Rebel Alliance destroy the second Death Star. Rise of the First Order Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon Comics 31 – 34 ABY 5 (ongoing) Sep 3, 2025 BUY
Optional Han Solo and Chewie embark on a journey to get back his most priced possession, the Millennium Falcon. Rise of the First Order Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens Movie 34 ABY 138 min Dec 18, 2015 WATCH
Essential A new generation of heroes—Rey, Finn, and Poe—emerge to fight the First Order and find the missing Luke Skywalker. First Order-Resistance War Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adult Novel 34 ABY 272 pages Dec 18, 2015 BUY Optional Novelization of TFA. First Order-Resistance War Star Wars: Captain Phasma Comics 34 ABY 4 issues Sep 6, 2017 BUY
Supplemental Captain Phasma hunts down the First Order officer who knows that she lowered the shields of the Starkiller Base. First Order-Resistance War Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi Movie 34 ABY 152 min Dec 15, 2017 WATCH
Essential Rey seeks out Luke Skywalker for training while the Resistance is hunted to the brink of extinction by the First Order. First Order-Resistance War Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition Adult Novel 34 ABY 336 pages Mar 6, 2018 BUY Optional Novelization of TLJ. First Order-Resistance War Star Wars: Poe Dameron Comics 32 – 34 ABY 31 issues Apr 6, 2016 BUY
Optional This comic series focuses on Poe Dameron (and BB-8) as they continuously fight against the First Order. First Order-Resistance War Resistance Reborn Adult Novel 34 ABY 320 pages Nov 12, 2019 BUY
Supplemental Set between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, Leia, Poe, and Finn work to rebuild the Resistance. First Order-Resistance War Legacy of Vader Comics 34 ABY 12 (ongoing) Feb 5, 2025 BUY
Optional Kylo Ren searches for answers in Vader’s past. Hoping it will help him to fully embrace the dark side. First Order-Resistance War Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire Adult Novel 34 ABY 400 pages Aug 27, 2019 BUY
Optional A Resistance spy is sent to Batuu to establish a new base, connecting directly to the Disney theme park land. First Order-Resistance War Star Wars: Allegiance Comics 34 ABY 4 Oct 9, 2019 BUY
Supplemental In these desperate times, Leia Organa leads a delegation to ask the Mon Calamari to join the fight against the First Order. First Order-Resistance War Spark of the Resistance MG Novel 34 ABY 224 pages Oct 4, 2019 BUY
Optional Rey, Poe, Rose and BB-8 receive a distress call. Although they have orders to return, they can’t ignore when someone needs help against the First Order. First Order-Resistance War The Jaws of Jakku Audiobook 34 – 35 ABY 3 hrs, 53 min Oct 9, 2025 BUY
Optional Rey, Finn, Poe and BB-8 meet a young girl trying to save her family. As they travel through pitch-black tunnels, a haunting terror attacks them. This is an audio only. First Order-Resistance War Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker Movie 35 ABY 142 min Dec 20, 2019 WATCH
Essential The final chapter of the Skywalker Saga, as the Resistance gathers for a final battle against the resurrected Emperor Palpatine. First Order-Resistance War Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition Adult Novel 35 ABY 368 pages Mar 17, 2020 BUY Optional Novelization of TROS. First Order-Resistance War The Last Order YA Novel 35 ABY 464 pages Oct 21, 2025 BUY
Optional Finn and Jannah face both the First Order and their own ghosts as former Stormtroopers. First Order-Resistance War