Ready to board a hyperspace express straight to the future of Star Wars? You’d better buckle up your Jedi belt, because the years from 2025 to 2027 are going to be wild for the galaxy’s timeline. Disney’s era of Star Wars shows and movies is marching forward with the confidence of a Wookiee at a Dejarik table. But with all these releases barreling toward us at lightspeed, even a Jedi might get tangled up figuring out what to watch (and in what order). So, let’s crank up those hyperdrives and lay out your step-by-step, spoiler-free roadmap for experiencing every new story, exactly as it fits in the official Star Wars timeline.
And hey, to make things even more fun, I’ll toss in mini-recaps, hidden rewatch gems, and a guide to power-up your viewing with earlier seasons and bonus shorts.
Making Sense of the Mayhem: Why Watch in Story Order?
Before we blast off, a very fair question: why bother untangling the galactic timeline anyway? Well, watching in story order means you see events unfold in the order they happen in the Star Wars universe, not just the order they drop on your screen. For newcomers, it stops that awkward “wait, is Moff Gideon working for Vader?” confusion. For die-hards, canon nerds, and anyone who wants to appreciate every sly connection, it’s the only way.
And honestly, it’s pure fun connecting the dots between familiar faces and new storylines. Did you spot that one quick line about Mandalore in Andor? Or the sly nod to Maul’s crime syndicate in The Mandalorian? Watching in order rewards the eagle-eyed, and brings the saga’s sprawling plot to life in a whole new way.
Diving In: What’s Brand New and Where Does it Land?
Let’s pop open the holocron and map these releases. Here’s your essential timeline cheat sheet for Spring 2025 through Summer 2027 — with quick synopses and handy rewatch pairings.
Andor Season 2 (April 22, 2025)
Right out of the gate, we’re jumping back into the thick of pre-Rebellion politics, black ops, and covert blaster fights. Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor is still the galaxy’s favorite jaded hero, and the stakes have never been higher. The second season promises to edge ever closer to the events of Rogue One — think spies, betrayal, sacrifice, and the twisted birth of hope.
- Flashback Fuel: A rewatch of Andor Season 1 pays off big time. You’ll catch callbacks to Syril Karn’s devious plotting, Bix’s resilience, and Luthen’s secret agenda.
- Canon Connection: This one sits just before Rogue One and just after Star Wars Rebels Season 4’s finale action.
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld (May 4, 2025)
Just a couple of weeks after Andor’s return, buckle in for a trip to the galaxy’s grimy underbelly. The third round of Lucasfilm’s “Tales” anthology dives into bounty hunters, scoundrels, and Mando-wannabes. Expect gritty stories about Asajj Ventress, Cad Bane, and their rivals scraping by for credits and respect.
- Best Pre-Game: Trust me, you’ll want to dip back into those bounty hunter arcs in The Clone Wars (especially Cad Bane’s jaw-dropping debut and Ventress’s wildest merc jobs).
- Why Bother? These shorts are perfect palate cleansers between heavier series — unexpected, stylish, and full of blink-and-you’ll-miss-it lore.
Star Wars: Visions Season 3 (October 29, 2025)
Craving variety? Visions returns with another eclectic mix-up of global animation wizardry. Every episode stands alone, so expect feudal Jedi, droid-driven opera, or samurai-tinged duels. New studios, experimental techniques, and a few returning favorites will keep both animation junkies and old-school saga fans entertained.
- Suggested Rewatch: Spin Visions Seasons 1 and 2 before you leap in—“The Ninth Jedi” and “The Duel” are particularly beloved and, rumor has it, may get nods in S3.
- Extra Credit: Watch with friends and vote on best designs. Someone always roots for the droid dog.
The Mandalorian & Grogu (May 22, 2026)
With this one, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are stepping out of the cozy Disney+ nest and making a full-blown Star Wars feature film. If you love the “This is the Way” crew, get ready for big-screen stakes, as Djarin and his tiny green son plunge into new adventures. Word on the HoloNet says this might be the anchor for other Mando-verse crossovers too.
- Binge Buff: Rewatch The Mandalorian Seasons 1 — 3. If you’re a completist, fold in The Book of Boba Fett (especially the last three episodes).
- Fun Fact: This marks Grogu’s first appearance on the silver screen — prepare for merch madness.
Maul – Shadow Lord (2026, exact date TBA)
If you thought you’d seen the last of everyone’s favorite horn-headed antihero, think again. Maul is making a comeback, this time helming an animated series that bridges the gap between Clone Wars chaos and his ultimate fate in Rebels. Expect crime syndicates, betrayal, and a crash course in “how to hold a grudge.”
- Backgrounder: Watch Maul’s rise and fall in The Clone Wars (especially Season 7), dip into Star Wars Rebels, and browse his cameos in Solo and various comics.
- Why Maul Again? His influence on the criminal underworld is huge — and rumor has it, the new show will drop plenty of links to emerging Disney-era crime stories.
The Ninth Jedi (2026, rumored)
Remember that stunning Visions Season 1 episode everyone obsessed over? Disney heard you and is spinning it into a series. Kara — the hopeful, lightsaber-smithing young hero — returns, now training and searching for lost Jedi across a scattered galaxy. Details are sparse but expect shadowy Sith, hidden temples, and plenty of Force mythology.
- Primer: Rewatch “The Ninth Jedi” (Visions S1, ep. “The Ninth Jedi”). Bonus: queue up a few classic Jedi Order arcs to savor the echoes.
- Big Payoff: For fans craving post-Rise of Skywalker stories, this might scratch that itch.
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Season 3 (Fall 2025)
Don’t let the all-ages badge fool you — these Young Jedi have big hearts and bigger destiny. Season 3 picks up with our eager Padawans facing fun challenges on new worlds, learning lessons about teamwork, friendship, and the Light Side. There’s always a sprinkle of cheeky droid humor too.
- Rewatch Recipe: Spin up Seasons 1 and 2 for context and callbacks.
- For Families: It’s hands-down the most kid-friendly entry, so grab your Padawan-in-training and dive in together.
Star Wars: Starfighter (May 28, 2027)
Now here’s where canon gets a big injection of the new. Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, steps out five years after The Rise of Skywalker. Details are mysterious (Lucasfilm isn’t spilling much), but expect high-flying dogfights, new faces, and (finally!) a story that zooms past the Skywalker saga. Think “Top Gun” in space, but everyone has a droid copilot and maybe a buried Jedi secret.
- Rewatch Suggestion: The best pairing is The Rise of Skywalker, just for the context of a galaxy free from both Palpatines and Skywalkers, where anything could happen.
- Why the Buzz? It’s the first big-screen view into a post-Episode IX world, and everyone — from old-timers to “Reylo” stans — is watching.
The (Almost) Full Timeline: How to Watch
Whew. That’s a whole lot of stardust. But what does the full story order look like? For the ultimate canon experience, try this sequence:
1. Andor Season 2 (start of Rebellion espionage)
2. Tales of the Underworld (rogues and bounty hunters in the Imperial era)
3. Visions S3 (anthology stories — watch as “side quests” wherever fits)
4. The Mandalorian & Grogu (Mandalore and New Republic drama, post-Return of the Jedi)
5. Maul – Shadow Lord (underworld chaos, sometime after Clone Wars)
6. The Ninth Jedi (future, rumor says decades post-Skywalker)
7. Young Jedi Adventures S3 (High Republic era for the very youngest)
8. Starfighter (five years after The Rise of Skywalker, brand-new territory)
Keep in mind, Visions and The Ninth Jedi play loose with canon, and Young Jedi Adventures sits in a much earlier “golden age.” For the truest story flow, mix and match, but never skip something because of its place on the list — Star Wars rewards curiosity. And sometimes, a good droid joke is just what Yoda ordered.
Sprinkling in Anthology Shorts and Bonus Content
Star Wars loves an extra treat. Don’t forget these:
- The “Forces of Destiny” shorts (sprinkled between trilogies, focus on Rey, Leia, Padmé, Sabine, and more).
- “Galaxy of Adventures” mini-stories for bite-sized canon.
- “LEGO Star Wars” entries for something a bit lighter (and totally non-canon fun).
Watching Like a True Jedi (or Scoundrel)
So, what’s the trick to living the ultimate binge life? Stay curious, stay connected, and time your snacks with lightsaber duels. Invite friends for Visions watch parties and debate your favorite new pilots. Memorize a Maul speech. Teach a kid the difference between a Jedi holocron and a Kyber crystal. And above all, enjoy how Star Wars keeps reinventing itself for new and old fans every single year.
See you in the holonet queue — the next cantina round is on you!
