Disney's Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker is the final entry in the Skywalker Saga, the core films of the Star Wars franchise. The saga kicked off with George Lucas' 1977 film starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, and Alec Guinness. The hit space opera was followed by two direct sequels, and a prequel trilogy and a sequel trilogy were added in the decades that followed.
Star Wars focused on a civil war that took place "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away." At the center of the story was young Luke Skywalker, a moisture farmer from Tatooine. After learning the truth about Jedi Knights from Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke found himself thrown into the middle of the conflict between the Republic and the Empire. The narrative was then expanded with a prequel trilogy that followed Luke's father, Anakin, and his transition into Darth Vader. To close out the Skywalker Saga, Lucasfilm shifted focus to the events following the original trilogy, interweaving the journeys of Luke and Leia with a new era of rebels: Rey, Finn, and Poe.
The Skywalker Saga will officially end with the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The film will serve as the ninth installment of the saga, and the eleventh feature film in the Star Wars franchise. The previous Skywalker Saga films are available to stream online, and are also available to rent and/or download for a fee.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace launched the prequel trilogy in 1999 and serves as the beginning of the Skywalker Saga. It's available on Disney+ for U.S. viewers, but the title isn't on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu. The HD version of the movie can be purchased on Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, iTunes, PlayStation, Microsoft, and Fandango Now for $19.99.
The 2002 sequel which saw Hayden Christensen take over the role of Anakin Skywalker is also missing from Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. The title, however, is now available on Disney+. Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones can be purchased for $19.99 on platforms such as Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, iTunes, PlayStation, Microsoft, and Fandango Now.
The prequel trilogy closed out in 2005 with Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Like the other prequel titles, this film can't be found streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu, but it's included on Disney+. In addition, the HD version is readily available to buy for $19.99 on Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, iTunes, PlayStation, Microsoft, and Fandango Now.
The 1977 film that kicked off the Star Wars franchise serves as the fourth film in chronological order. Like the prequel movies, A New Hope won't be included on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu since it's now on Disney+. There are no options to rent A New Hope online, but the HD version is available to buy for $14.99 on Amazon, YouTube, and Google Play, or Fandango Now for $17.99. Buyers on iTunes, PlayStation, Microsoft, or Vudu will find a $19.99 price tag.
Viewers looking for the 1980 sequel to the original Star Wars film will need to stick to Disney+ to stream online, since The Empire Strikes Back is not included with other subscriptions. The HD edition of this Star Wars film can be purchased for $19.99 on platforms such as Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, iTunes, PlayStation, Microsoft, and Fandango Now.
Return of the Jedi, which was once thought of as the end of the Skywalker Saga, is streaming on Disney+, but is not available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu. Like the previously mentioned titles, the 1983 sequel can be bought on services like Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, iTunes, PlayStation, Microsoft, and Fandango Now for $19.99.
Over a decade after the prequel trilogy came to an end, a new era of the Skywalker Saga began with 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Out of the online platforms, The Force Awakens is only available on Disney+. The title can be rented for $3.99 on Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, iTunes, PlayStation, Fandango Now, Microsoft, and Direct TV. It can also be purchased for $19.99 on those same platforms, except for Direct TV which costs $21.99.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is currently streaming on Netflix, but it's not available to Amazon Prime or Hulu. On December 26, the 2017 title will move to Disney+ with the preceding Star Wars titles. The Last Jedi can also be rented for $3.99 on Amazon, iTunes, Fandango Now, and Microsoft. Those looking to purchase the HD title can do so for $19.99 on the same platforms with the addition of YouTube and Google Play. The 4K edition can be found to buy on Fandango Now, Vudu, and Microsoft for $24.99.
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