List of Star Wars television series facts for kids
The Star Wars universe is huge, with many exciting stories told through movies and TV shows. It all started with two animated series in the mid-1980s. Then, more animated shows began in the 2000s, focusing on the prequel era and the Clone Wars. When Disney bought Lucasfilm, only The Clone Wars was kept as part of the main Star Wars story.
Since then, many new shows have come out! Two animated shows, Rebels and Resistance, connect to the original and sequel trilogies. A spin-off from The Clone Wars, called The Bad Batch, started on Disney+ in 2021. There are also animated collections like Visions (2021) and Tales, which includes Tales of the Jedi (2022) and Tales of the Empire (2024). For younger viewers, Young Jedi Adventures, set in the High Republic time, began in May 2023.
The first live-action Star Wars TV show, The Mandalorian, came out on Disney+ in November 2019. It led to other shows like The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka, which are set around the same time. Other live-action series include Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, and The Acolyte.
Contents
- Animated series
- Live-action series
Animated series
| Series | Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Showrunner(s) | Status | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | Network | ||||||
| Droids | 1 | 13 | September 7, 1985 | November 30, 1985 | ABC | Miki Herman & Peter Sauder | Concluded | |
| Ewoks | 1 | 13 | September 7, 1985 | November 30, 1985 | ||||
| 2 | 13 | September 13, 1986 | December 13, 1986 | |||||
| 1 | 22 | October 3, 2008 | March 20, 2009 | Cartoon Network | ||||
| 2 | 22 | October 2, 2009 | April 30, 2010 | |||||
| 3 | 22 | September 17, 2010 | April 1, 2011 | |||||
| 4 | 22 | September 16, 2011 | March 16, 2012 | |||||
| 5 | 20 | September 29, 2012 | March 2, 2013 | |||||
| 7 | 12 | February 21, 2020 | May 4, 2020 | Disney+ | ||||
| Rebels | Shorts | 4 | August 11, 2014 | September 1, 2014 | Disney XD | |||
| 1 | 15 | October 3, 2014 | March 2, 2015 | |||||
| 2 | 22 | June 20, 2015 | March 30, 2016 | |||||
| 3 | 22 | September 24, 2016 | March 25, 2017 | Justin Ridge | ||||
| 4 | 16 | October 16, 2017 | March 5, 2018 | Dave Filoni | ||||
| Resistance | 1 | 21 | October 7, 2018 | March 17, 2019 | Disney XD Disney Channel |
Justin Ridge | ||
| Shorts | 12 | December 10, 2018 | December 31, 2018 | |||||
| 2 | 19 | October 6, 2019 | January 26, 2020 | |||||
| The Bad Batch | 1 | 16 | May 4, 2021 | August 13, 2021 | Disney+ | Jennifer Corbett | ||
| 2 | 16 | January 4, 2023 | March 29, 2023 | |||||
| 3 | 15 | February 21, 2024 | May 1, 2024 | |||||
| 1 | 25 | May 4, 2023 | February 14, 2024 | |||||
| 2 | 23 | August 14, 2024 | March 19, 2025 | |||||
| 3 | TBA | 2025 | TBA | In production | ||||
| Maul – Shadow Lord | 1 | TBA | 2026 | TBA | Disney+ | Matt Michnovetz | ||
Droids and Ewoks (1985–1986)
The first Star Wars animated shows were Droids and Ewoks. They aired together on ABC from 1985 to 1986. Droids followed the adventures of C-3PO and R2-D2. Ewoks featured Wicket and other Ewoks from Return of the Jedi. Both shows took place before the original Star Wars movies.
The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, started his own animation company, Lucasfilm Animation. They made The Clone Wars, which began with a movie in 2008. This series is set between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. It mainly follows Jedi characters like Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. It also introduced a new character, Anakin's Padawan (student) Ahsoka Tano.
When Disney bought Star Wars, The Clone Wars was stopped in 2014. The episodes that hadn't aired yet were released on Netflix. Later, the show was brought back for a final season, which premiered on Disney+ in 2020.
Rebels (2014–2018)
Rebels started airing on Disney XD in 2014. It was the first animated series made after Disney bought Star Wars. The show follows a group of rebels fighting the Empire. This happens in the years leading up to A New Hope. Rebels also connected to the movie Rogue One. It even brought back a popular character, Grand Admiral Thrawn, into the official Star Wars story.
Resistance (2018–2020)
Resistance started in late 2018. It has a unique anime-inspired look. The story follows a young pilot named Kazuda Xiono. His adventures happen before and during The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, leading up to The Rise of Skywalker. Characters from the sequel trilogy like Captain Phasma and Kylo Ren appear in the show. The second and final season aired in 2019 and 2020.
The Bad Batch (2021–2024)
The Bad Batch takes place right after The Clone Wars. It follows a special group of clone troopers who are now mercenaries. They travel through the galaxy during the early days of the Empire. The series premiered on Disney+ in May 2021. The second season came out in January 2023, and the third and final season was released in February 2024.
Visions (2021–present)
Visions is an anime series of short films. It was announced in December 2020 and released on Disney+ in September 2021. These short films are set in the Star Wars universe but don't always follow the main timeline. Different animation studios from around the world created them. A second collection of shorts was released in May 2023. A third season of Visions is expected to be released in October 2025.
Tales (2022–present)
Tales is an animated collection of short stories. The first part, Tales of the Jedi, was released in October 2022 on Disney+. It had six episodes, with three focusing on Ahsoka Tano and three on a young Count Dooku and his student Qui-Gon Jinn. A second part, Tales of the Empire, came out in May 2024, focusing on Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee. A third part, Tales of the Underworld, was released in May 2025, featuring Cad Bane and Asajj Ventress.
Young Jedi Adventures (2023–present)
Young Jedi Adventures is an animated series for younger kids and their families. It was announced in May 2022. The show is set during the High Republic era. It follows a group of younglings as they learn to use the Force and become Jedi Knights. The series premiered on Disney+ and Disney Jr. in May 2023.
Maul – Shadow Lord
Maul – Shadow Lord is an animated series announced in April 2025. It will cover the time after the Clone Wars. The former Sith Lord Maul tries to rebuild his criminal group on a secret planet. He also teaches a new apprentice. Sam Witwer will voice Maul again. The series is expected to premiere in 2026.
Star Wars: Visions Presents
A new series called Star Wars Visions Presents was announced in April 2025. It's a spin-off from Star Wars: Visions. The first season will be The Ninth Jedi, a full anime series based on the short film of the same name. This series is set to be released in 2026.
Micro-series and shorts
| Series | Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Showrunner(s) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | Network | |||||
| Clone Wars | 1 | 10 | November 7, 2003 | November 20, 2003 | Cartoon Network | Genndy Tartakovsky | |
| 2 | 10 | March 26, 2004 | April 8, 2004 | ||||
| 3 | 5 | March 21, 2005 | March 25, 2005 | ||||
| Blips | 1 | 8 | May 3, 2017 | September 4, 2017 | YouTube | N/A | |
| Forces of Destiny | 1 | 16 | July 3, 2017 | November 1, 2017 | Carrie Beck and Dave Filoni | ||
| 2 | 16 | March 19, 2018 | May 25, 2018 | ||||
| Galaxy of Adventures | 1 | 36 | November 30, 2018 | July 13, 2019 | Josh Rimes | ||
| 2 | 18 | March 13, 2020 | October 2, 2020 | ||||
| Roll Out | 1 | 16 | August 9, 2019 | April 1, 2020 | Hideo Itoyanagi | ||
| Galaxy of Creatures | 1 | 12 | October 14, 2021 | November 18, 2021 | StarWarsKids.com | Matt Martin | |
| 2 | 12 | January 17, 2023 | February 21, 2023 | ||||
| Galactic Pals | 1 | 12 | April 12, 2022 | November 1, 2022 | Jason Stein | ||
| Fun with Nubs | 1 | 20 | 10 | June 14, 2024 | July 26, 2024 | StarWarsKids.com | N/A |
| 10 | February 1, 2025 | March 19, 2025 | |||||
Clone Wars (2003–2005)
This animated micro-series, Clone Wars, was created by Genndy Tartakovsky. It aired on Cartoon Network from 2003 to 2005. The show filled in the story between the movies Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. It even won Emmy Awards for best animated program!
Blips (2017)
Star Wars Blips is a short animated series. It was made to help promote the movie The Last Jedi. The shorts feature popular droids like BB-8 and R2-D2, along with cute porgs.
Forces of Destiny (2017–2018)
Forces of Destiny is an animated micro-series that started in 2017. It focuses on the strong female characters from the Star Wars universe. The stories take place in different time periods.
Galaxy of Adventures (2018–2020)
Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures debuted on the "Star Wars Kids" YouTube channel. These shorts retell famous scenes from the Star Wars saga using a cool, stylized animation style. They use original audio from the movies and have new music.
Roll Out (2019–2020)
Star Wars Roll Out also premiered on the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel. In these shorts, the main characters look like cute, ball-shaped versions of themselves, similar to BB-8. The animation style is kid-friendly and fun.
Galaxy of Creatures (2021–2023)
Star Wars Galaxy of Creatures started on the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel in October 2021. The shorts follow a droid named SF-R3, or "Aree". Aree travels across the galaxy to learn about different alien animals and creatures.
Galactic Pals (2022)
Star Wars Galactic Pals is another animated micro-series. It premiered in April 2022. This show is a spin-off of Galaxy of Creatures. It features another droid, M1-RE ("Miree"), who takes care of and studies various creatures and aliens on a special space station.
"Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies" (2022)
"Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies" is a special hand-drawn animated short film. It was made by the famous Studio Ghibli. The short features Grogu from The Mandalorian and the "dust bunnies" from the movie My Neighbor Totoro. It was released on Disney+ in November 2022.
Fun with Nubs (2024–present)
Fun with Nubs is a series of shorts. These shorts are connected to the Young Jedi Adventures series.
Live-action series
All the live-action Star Wars series are released on Disney+.
| Series | Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Showrunner(s) | Status | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | ||||||
| The Mandalorian | 1 | 8 | November 12, 2019 | December 27, 2019 | Jon Favreau | Concluded | |
| 2 | 8 | October 30, 2020 | December 18, 2020 | ||||
| 3 | 8 | March 1, 2023 | April 19, 2023 | ||||
| The Book of Boba Fett | 1 | 7 | December 29, 2021 | February 9, 2022 | |||
| Obi-Wan Kenobi | 1 | 6 | May 27, 2022 | June 22, 2022 | Joby Harold | ||
| Andor | 1 | 12 | September 21, 2022 | November 23, 2022 | Tony Gilroy | ||
| 2 | 12 | April 22, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | ||||
| Ahsoka | 1 | 8 | August 22, 2023 | October 3, 2023 | Dave Filoni | Released | |
| 2 | 8 | TBA | TBA | Filming | |||
| The Acolyte | 1 | 8 | June 4, 2024 | July 16, 2024 | Leslye Headland | Concluded | |
| Skeleton Crew | 1 | 8 | December 2, 2024 | January 14, 2025 | Jon Watts and Christopher Ford | Released | |
The Mandalorian (2019–2023)
The Mandalorian was the first live-action Star Wars TV series. It premiered on Disney+ in November 2019. The show follows a lone bounty hunter in the outer parts of the galaxy. This story takes place a few years after Return of the Jedi. Pedro Pascal stars as the main character. The second season came out in October 2020, and the third season in March 2023.
The Book of Boba Fett (2021–2022)
The Book of Boba Fett is a spin-off series from The Mandalorian. It focuses on the famous bounty hunter Boba Fett. The show premiered in December 2021 and had seven episodes. Temuera Morrison plays Boba Fett, and Ming-Na Wen plays Fennec Shand.
Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a limited series that premiered in May 2022. Ewan McGregor returned to play Obi-Wan Kenobi, a role he played in the prequel movies. The story happens ten years after Revenge of the Sith. It shows what Obi-Wan was doing during his exile before A New Hope. Hayden Christensen also returned as Darth Vader. The series had six episodes.
Andor (2022–2025)
Andor is a prequel series to the movie Rogue One. It follows rebel spy Cassian Andor five years before the events of that film. The show explores the early days of the Rebellion. Diego Luna plays Cassian Andor again. The first season premiered in September 2022 and had 12 episodes. A second and final season premiered in April 2025.
Ahsoka (2023–present)
Ahsoka was announced in December 2020. It connects to The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. Rosario Dawson stars as Ahsoka Tano. Many characters from the animated series Rebels also appear, played by new actors. The first season premiered in August 2023 and had eight episodes. A second season is currently being filmed.
The Acolyte (2024)
The Acolyte is a live-action series that premiered on Disney+ in June 2024. It's a mystery thriller set about 100 years before The Phantom Menace. This means it takes place during the late High Republic era. The series had eight episodes.
Skeleton Crew (2024–present)
Skeleton Crew is a new live-action series that premiered in December 2024. It's described as a "galactic version" of classic adventure films from the 1980s. The story is set after Return of the Jedi. Jude Law stars in the series.
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