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Few franchises have a firmer hold on the popular imagination than Star Wars. In spite of that enormous success, though, we’ve actually gotten relatively few Star Wars movies since the original film was released. Some of those movies have been almost total failures, while others are remembered as some of the best movies ever made. The best entries prove that the Star Wars film series is worthy of its spot as one of the pinnacles of Hollywood franchise entertainment. The worst make us wonder what exactly a midichlorian is. On top of all that, this franchise has also inspired some legendary gear.
Now, we’re taking a look at the movies that spawned everything else, and ranking them from worst to best.
11. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
10. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
9. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
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8. Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
7. Return of the Jedi (1983)
6. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
5. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
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4. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
3. Star Wars (1977)
2. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
1. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
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