The best way to watch all the Star Wars movies

Watching (or rewatching) Star Wars seems straightforward. After all, the movies are all labelled numerically, right there in the title crawl. But with the introduction of the prequels, sequels, and one-offs, fans have gotten creative when searching for the ultimate way to watch.

We’re partial to the Rinster Order, named after a particularly dedicated fan. It helps preserve The Empire Strikes Back’s big plot twist while also giving Vader’s revelation more narrative weight. Once we learn of the relationship between Luke and Vader, we’re treated to a three-film flashback, exploring how such a dark lord of the Sith came to be.

OPTIONAL: So what about the stand-alone films? You could slot in Rogue One before A New Hope and treat the two films as one four-hour-long space epic. But it feels wrong to not start your rewatch with the original. As for Solo, it makes the most sense to give it a watch after the startling conclusion of The Force Awakens, in order to give our favourite space smuggler a proper send-off. Oh … spoilers.