c. 25,025 BBY – 35 ABY·88 events
Star Wars Timeline: Canon Films, Series and Games in Story Order
All 88 events
In date order. Indented events happen within the event above them. Last updated September 25, 2026.
c. 25,025 BBY · Story events
Jedi Order founded
The Jedi Order is founded on Tython by the Prime Jedi to study and protect life through the Force. Wookieepedia dates this to around 25,025 BBY.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Dawn of the Jedi era
c. 20,000 BBY · Story events
Galactic Republic founded
The Galactic Republic is founded, uniting star systems under a democratic Senate. Accounts differ: Star Wars: Timelines dates the founding to about 20,000 BBY, The Star Wars Book to about 25,000 BBY.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Galactic Republic
382 BBY – 220 BBY · Books and comics
The High Republic
Multimedia project spanning novels, comics, and audio set in the High Republic Era, following Jedi like Avar Kriss as they face the Nihil raiders and the Nameless creatures. Published in three phases by Del Rey, Marvel Comics, and other imprints from January 2021 to June 2025.
c. 233 BBY – 232 BBY · Animated series
Young Jedi Adventures
Young Jedi younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs train at the Jedi Temple on Tenoo during the High Republic era, in a series made for preschool viewers. Released on Disney Junior and Disney+ from 2023 to 2025, three seasons.
232 BBY · Story events
Great Hyperspace Disaster
Several moons in the Trymant system are destroyed and debris threatens the Hetzal system after a hyperspace catastrophe. Set in 232 BBY during the High Republic era; depicted in Star Wars: The High Republic: Light of the Jedi.
232 BBY · Books and comics
Light of the Jedi
First novel of the High Republic initiative's Phase I, following Jedi Master Avar Kriss and the Jedi Order as they confront the Nihil raiders in the wake of the Great Disaster. Novel by Charles Soule, published by Del Rey on January 5, 2021.
230 BBY · Story events
Destruction of Starlight Beacon
The Nihil destroy the Jedi and Republic space station Starlight Beacon in the Eiram system, a major defeat for the High Republic. Dated to 230 BBY; depicted in Star Wars: The High Republic: The Fallen Star.
132 BBY · Live-action series
The Acolyte
A former Padawan turned assassin is drawn into an investigation of Jedi deaths tied to her past, about a century before the prequel trilogy. Aired on Disney+ in June and July 2024, one season.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: The Acolyte
41 BBY · Story events
Anakin Skywalker born
Anakin Skywalker is born to Shmi Skywalker on Tatooine. Dated to 41 BBY by Star Wars: Timelines.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Anakin Skywalker
40 BBY · Books and comics
Master & Apprentice
Follows Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi roughly eight years before The Phantom Menace, with flashbacks to Qui-Gon's own apprenticeship under Dooku. Novel by Claudia Gray, published by Del Rey on April 16, 2019.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Master & Apprentice
32 BBY · Story events
Invasion and Battle of Naboo
The Trade Federation invades Naboo, drawing in the Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, who meet the young Anakin Skywalker. Naboo and Gungan forces defeat the droid army and Qui-Gon is killed. Set in 32 BBY; shown in The Phantom Menace.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Invasion of Naboo; Wookieepedia: Battle of Naboo; Wookieepedia: Qui-Gon Jinn
32 BBY · Films
Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi protect Queen Padme Amidala of Naboo and discover a gifted enslaved boy, Anakin Skywalker, on Tatooine. Released in theaters on May 19, 1999.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
22 BBY – 19 BBY · Story events
Clone Wars
A galaxy-spanning war between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems, fought largely with clone troopers and droid armies. Runs 22 to 19 BBY; shown across Episode II, Episode III, the animated Clone Wars film, and The Clone Wars series.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Clone Wars
22 BBY · Story events
First Battle of Geonosis
Jedi, clone troopers, and Republic gunships clash with the Confederacy on Geonosis, the opening battle of the Clone Wars. Set in 22 BBY; shown in Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
19 BBY · Story events
Siege of Mandalore
Ahsoka Tano leads a Republic operation to free Mandalore from Maul's control as the Clone Wars ends; clone troopers there receive Order 66 mid-battle. Set in 19 BBY; shown in the final arc of The Clone Wars.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Siege of Mandalore
19 BBY · Story events
Order 66
Chancellor Palpatine orders the clone army to execute the Jedi as traitors, killing most of the Jedi Order in a single day and beginning the Great Jedi Purge, which continues for years afterward. Set in 19 BBY; shown in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Order 66; Wookieepedia: Great Jedi Purge
22 BBY · Films
Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Obi-Wan Kenobi investigates an assassination plot and a growing Separatist army while Anakin Skywalker secretly marries Padme Amidala; the Clone Wars begin at the Battle of Geonosis. Released in theaters on May 16, 2002.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
22 BBY · Films
The Clone Wars
Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi lead a mission to rescue Jabba the Hutt's kidnapped son during the Clone Wars, and Anakin takes on a new apprentice, Ahsoka Tano. Released in US and UK theaters on August 15, 2008.
22 BBY – 19 BBY · Animated series
The Clone Wars
Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, and the Grand Army of the Republic fight the Separatists across the galaxy. Aired on Cartoon Network from 2008 to 2013, then a final season on Disney+ in 2020, seven seasons total. Its last arc, the Siege of Mandalore, runs concurrent with the end of Revenge of the Sith and Order 66.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: The Clone Wars; Wookieepedia: Siege of Mandalore
20 BBY – 19 BBY · Books and comics
Dark Disciple
Asajj Ventress and Jedi Master Quinlan Vos team up on a mission to kill Count Dooku during the Clone Wars. Adapted from unproduced episodes of The Clone Wars. Novel by Christie Golden, published by Del Rey in 2015.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Dark Disciple
19 BBY · Story events
Proclamation of the New Order
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine declares himself Emperor and reorganizes the Republic into the Galactic Empire. Set in 19 BBY; shown in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
19 BBY · Story events
Luke and Leia born
Padme Amidala gives birth to twins Luke and Leia on Polis Massa shortly before her death; the newborns are separated and hidden from the Empire. Set in 19 BBY; shown in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Luke Skywalker; Wookieepedia: Leia Skywalker Organa Solo
19 BBY · Films
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Anakin Skywalker falls to the dark side and becomes Darth Vader as Chancellor Palpatine declares himself Emperor and the Jedi Order is destroyed. Released in theaters on May 19, 2005.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
19 BBY – 18 BBY · Animated series
The Bad Batch
Clone Force 99, a squad of genetically variant clone troopers, goes on the run after Order 66 and takes mercenary work across the Outer Rim while sheltering the clone girl Omega. Aired on Disney+ from 2021 to 2024, three seasons, running from 19 BBY into around 18 BBY.
19 BBY · Video games
Star Wars Zero Company
You lead Zero Company, a mercenary unit recruited by Republic Intelligence during the Clone Wars to stop a droid-manufacturing conspiracy. Wookieepedia places its events in 19 BBY. Released by Electronic Arts on August 27, 2026.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars Zero Company
19 BBY – 18 BBY · Books and comics
Thrawn Ascendancy Trilogy
Thrawn's career in the Chiss Ascendancy in the Unknown Regions, before he joins the Empire. The main story is set in 19 and 18 BBY, with flashbacks to about 39 BBY. Three novels by Timothy Zahn, published by Del Rey from 2020 to 2021.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising; Wookieepedia: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil
19 BBY – 4 BBY · Books and comics
Kanan: The Last Padawan
Kanan Jarrus's escape from Order 66 as a young Padawan, told in flashbacks alongside his life as a rebel aboard the Ghost. Marvel comic series, 2015 to 2016, 12 issues.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Kanan
18 BBY · Books and comics
Ahsoka
Ahsoka Tano searches for a role after leaving the Jedi Order and before joining the rebellion, settling undercover as a farmhand while old enemies close in. Novel by E. K. Johnston, published by Disney-Lucasfilm Press in 2016.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Ahsoka (novel)
17 BBY – c. 13 BBY · Animated series
Maul: Shadow Lord
Maul rebuilds a criminal empire in the years after the Clone Wars. Wookieepedia places it between 17 BBY and about 13 BBY. Season 1, ten episodes, aired on Disney+ from April 6 to May 4, 2026. A second season is scheduled for 2027.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord; Wookieepedia: Maul - Shadow Lord Season 1
c. 15 BBY – 1 BBY · Books and comics
Thrawn Trilogy
Grand Admiral Thrawn returns to serve the Empire after the events of Star Wars Rebels season three, crossing paths with Darth Vader and building his command against the rising rebellion. Trilogy of novels by Timothy Zahn: Thrawn, Thrawn: Alliances, and Thrawn: Treason, published by Del Rey from 2017 to 2019.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Thrawn (novel); Wookieepedia: Thrawn: Treason
14 BBY · Video games
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
You play Cal Kestis, a Jedi Padawan hiding from the Empire's Inquisitors, who sets out to find a list of Force-sensitive children to help rebuild the Jedi Order. Released by Electronic Arts in 2019.
14 BBY · Books and comics
Tarkin
Follows Wilhuff Tarkin's rise to Grand Moff five years after Revenge of the Sith, detailing his methods for imposing Imperial order on the galaxy. Novel by James Luceno, published by Del Rey on November 4, 2014.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Tarkin (novel)
14 BBY · Books and comics
Lords of the Sith
Follows Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine trapped on Ryloth after an ambush by Free Ryloth insurgents, set between Revenge of the Sith and the start of Star Wars Rebels. Novel by Paul S. Kemp, published by Del Rey on April 28, 2015.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Lords of the Sith
13 BBY – 10 BBY · Films
Solo
A young Han Solo joins the smugglers Tobias Beckett and Qi'ra for a heist that draws him toward the criminal underworld; an opening sequence on Corellia is set three years before the main story. Released in theaters on May 25, 2018.
11 BBY – 5 ABY · Books and comics
Lost Stars
Two friends from Jelucan, Thane Kyrell and Ciena Ree, end up on opposite sides of the Galactic Civil War. The prologue is set in 11 BBY and the main story runs from 6 BBY to the Battle of Jakku in 5 ABY. Young-adult novel by Claudia Gray, published in 2015.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Lost Stars
9 BBY · Live-action series
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi, in hiding on Tatooine, is drawn back into action to rescue a kidnapped young Leia Organa and is hunted by the Inquisitor Reva and Darth Vader. Aired on Disney+ in May and June 2022, one season.
9 BBY · Video games
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
You again play Cal Kestis, five years on and hardened by Imperial crackdowns, as he searches for a hidden planet that could shelter refugees from the Empire. Released by Electronic Arts in 2023.
5 BBY – 1 BBY · Live-action series
Andor
Cassian Andor is radicalized into the rebellion against the Empire, moving from petty theft on Ferrix toward the mission that yields the Death Star's plans. Season 1 is set in 5 BBY; season 2 spans 4 BBY to 1 BBY, jumping forward a year every three episodes. Aired on Disney+ in 2022 and 2025, two seasons.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Andor; Wookieepedia: Andor Season 2
5 BBY – 1 BBY · Animated series
Star Wars Rebels
A crew of rebels based on Lothal, including Kanan Jarrus, Ezra Bridger, and Hera Syndulla, builds the early Rebellion against the Empire. Aired on Disney Channel and Disney XD from 2014 to 2018, four seasons, spanning 5 BBY to 1 BBY. An epilogue set around 9 ABY, after the Battle of Endor, closes out the story.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars Rebels
4 BBY · Story events
Siege of Lothal
Imperial forces under Grand Admiral Thrawn crack down on the rebel cell on Lothal, driving them offworld. Set in 4 BBY; shown in Star Wars Rebels season 3.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Siege of Lothal
3 BBY · Books and comics
Leia, Princess of Alderaan
Sixteen-year-old Leia Organa trains for the Alderaanian rite of passage and is secretly recruited into the early Rebel Alliance by her adoptive parents. Novel by Claudia Gray, published by Disney-Lucasfilm Press in 2017 as part of the Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi series.
2 BBY · Story events
Ghorman Massacre
Imperial forces open fire on protesters in Ghorman's capital during a planned crackdown, killing many civilians and increasing support for the rebellion. Set in 2 BBY; shown in Andor season 2.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Ghorman Massacre
2 BBY · Story events
Alliance to Restore the Republic formed
Scattered rebel cells unite into the Alliance to Restore the Republic at the Declaration of the Rebel Alliance, officially beginning the Galactic Civil War. Set in 2 BBY; shown in Star Wars Rebels.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Declaration of the Rebel Alliance; Wookieepedia: Alliance to Restore the Republic
c. 2 BBY – 5 ABY · Story events
Galactic Civil War
The war between the Rebel Alliance, later the New Republic, and the Galactic Empire. Sources disagree on when it started (4 BBY to 1 BBY); Wookieepedia gives 2 BBY as the official start. It ends in 5 ABY with the Galactic Concordance.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Galactic Civil War
1 BBY · Story events
Battle of Scarif
A rebel strike team led by Jyn Erso steals the Death Star plans from an Imperial vault on Scarif, at the cost of the entire team. Set in 1 BBY; shown in Rogue One.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Battle of Scarif
1 BBY · Story events
Destruction of Alderaan
The Death Star destroys the peaceful planet Alderaan to demonstrate its power and force information from Princess Leia. Set in 1 BBY; shown in Episode IV: A New Hope.
0 ABY · Story events
Battle of Yavin
The Rebel Alliance destroys the first Death Star in an assault led by Luke Skywalker, its first major victory over the Empire. This battle marks year zero of the in-universe calendar; shown in Episode IV: A New Hope.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Battle of Yavin; Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
3 ABY · Story events
Battle of Hoth
The Empire finds and overruns the Rebel Alliance's Echo Base on the ice planet Hoth, forcing a scattered retreat. Set in 3 ABY; shown in Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Battle of Hoth
4 ABY · Story events
Battle of Endor
The Rebel Alliance destroys the second Death Star above the forest moon of Endor; Darth Vader kills Emperor Palpatine and dies himself. Set in 4 ABY; shown in Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Battle of Endor
c. 4 ABY · Story events
Night of a Thousand Tears
During the Great Purge of Mandalore, the Galactic Empire massacres the Mandalorian people on Mandalore. Wookieepedia dates it to between 4 and 5 ABY, after the Battle of Endor. Referenced in The Mandalorian.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Night of a Thousand Tears; Wookieepedia: Great Purge of Mandalore
5 ABY · Story events
Battle of Jakku
New Republic forces deal a final, decisive defeat to the remaining Imperial fleet over the desert world Jakku. Set in 5 ABY; referenced in Star Wars: Aftermath and Episode VII: The Force Awakens.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Battle of Jakku
5 ABY · Story events
Galactic Concordance
The Galactic Empire formally surrenders to the New Republic in a treaty signed on Chandrila, ending the Galactic Civil War and disarming Imperial remnants. Set in 5 ABY; referenced in Star Wars: Aftermath: Empire's End.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Galactic Concordance
1 BBY · Story events
Liberation of Lothal, Thrawn's disappearance
Rebels free Lothal from Imperial control; Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger vanish together into hyperspace with a captured purrgil pod. Set in 1 BBY; shown in the Star Wars Rebels series finale.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Liberation of Lothal
1 BBY – 0 ABY · Films
Episode IV: A New Hope
Luke Skywalker joins the Rebel Alliance, rescues Princess Leia, and helps destroy the Empire's Death Star at the Battle of Yavin, the event the calendar counts from. Released in theaters on May 25, 1977.
1 BBY · Films
Rogue One
A group of rebels led by Jyn Erso steal the Death Star plans at the Battle of Scarif, days before the events of A New Hope; a prologue with a young Jyn and her father Galen Erso is set thirteen years earlier. Released in US theaters on December 16, 2016.
1 BBY · Video games
Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series
You play a captured smuggler brought to Mustafar by Darth Vader, who wants your help uncovering Sith secrets in his fortress, across three VR episodes. Released by Disney Interactive in 2019.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series
0 ABY – 2 ABY · Books and comics
Star Wars (Marvel, 2015)
Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo and Chewbacca fight the Empire between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. Marvel comic series, 2015 to 2019, 75 issues, first written by Jason Aaron.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars (2015)
0 ABY · Books and comics
Darth Vader (Marvel, 2015)
Darth Vader rebuilds his standing with the Empire and pursues his own agenda after the destruction of the first Death Star, working alongside the droids Triple Zero and Beetee. Marvel Comics series by Kieron Gillen, published 2015 to 2016, 25 issues.
0 ABY – 4 ABY · Books and comics
Doctor Aphra
Archaeologist Chelli Aphra takes on dangerous jobs across the galaxy with the droids 0-0-0 and BT-1 and the Wookiee Black Krrsantan. Marvel comic series first published in 2016, with a second series from 2020.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016); Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020)
3 ABY · Films
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire pursues the Rebel Alliance to the ice world Hoth, and Luke Skywalker trains with Jedi Master Yoda before confronting Darth Vader on Bespin. Released in theaters on May 21, 1980.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
3 ABY · Video games
Star Wars Outlaws
You play Kay Vess, a small-time criminal assembling a crew for a heist across several worlds after crossing a crime syndicate, set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Released by Ubisoft in 2024.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars Outlaws
3 ABY · Books and comics
War of the Bounty Hunters
Boba Fett seeks to reclaim the carbon-frozen Han Solo after Crimson Dawn steals him first, drawing in the Empire, the Rebel Alliance, and the Hutt Clan in a scramble across the galaxy's underworld. Comic book crossover event from Marvel, published in 2021.
4 ABY · Films
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
The Rebel Alliance attacks a second Death Star above the forest moon of Endor as Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine. Released in theaters on May 25, 1983.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
4 ABY – 34 ABY · Video games
Star Wars Battlefront II (campaign)
You play Iden Versio, commander of the Imperial special-forces unit Inferno Squad, starting at the Battle of Endor. The story campaign, with its Resurrection epilogue, continues to the First Order era in 34 ABY. Released by Electronic Arts in 2017.
4 ABY · Video games
Star Wars: Squadrons
You fly for both sides, the Empire's Titan Squadron and the New Republic's Vanguard Squadron, contesting the wreckage of the second Death Star after Return of the Jedi. A short opening mission is set just after the destruction of Alderaan. Released by Electronic Arts in 2020.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Squadrons
4 ABY – 5 ABY · Video games
Star Wars: Uprising
You play a smuggler, and later rebel siblings, in the isolated Anoat sector, working to spread news of Emperor Palpatine's death past Imperial governor Adelhard's Iron Blockade. Released by Kabam in 2015; a mobile role-playing game.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Uprising
4 ABY – 5 ABY · Books and comics
Aftermath Trilogy
In the chaotic months after the Battle of Endor, a bounty hunter, a former Imperial officer, and other survivors get pulled into the fight to end the Empire's remaining hold on the galaxy. Trilogy of novels by Chuck Wendig: Aftermath, Aftermath: Life Debt, and Aftermath: Empire's End, published by Del Rey from 2015 to 2017.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Aftermath (novel); Wookieepedia: Aftermath: Empire's End
5 ABY · Story events
Ben Solo born
Han Solo and Leia Organa's son, Ben Solo, is born on Chandrila. Dated to 5 ABY by Star Wars: Timelines; he later falls to the dark side and takes the name Kylo Ren.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Ben Solo
9 ABY · Live-action series
The Mandalorian
A Mandalorian bounty hunter, Din Djarin, is hired to capture a Force-sensitive child, Grogu, and instead protects him across the Outer Rim after the fall of the Empire. Aired on Disney+ from 2019 to 2023, three seasons, all set in 9 ABY.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: The Mandalorian; Wookieepedia: The Mandalorian Season One
9 ABY · Live-action series
The Book of Boba Fett
Boba Fett and Fennec Shand take over Jabba the Hutt's former territory on Tatooine. Aired on Disney+ from December 2021 to February 2022, one season. Flashbacks show Fett's time with the Tusken Raiders after he escaped the Sarlacc in 4 ABY.
9 ABY · Live-action series
Ahsoka
Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren search for the missing Ezra Bridger as Grand Admiral Thrawn prepares to return from another galaxy. Aired on Disney+ from August to October 2023, one season, set in 9 ABY. A second season is scheduled for 2027.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Ahsoka; Wookieepedia: Ahsoka Season 1
c. 9 ABY · Live-action series
Skeleton Crew
Four kids from a hidden, prosperous New Republic-era world accidentally launch their neighborhood starship and get lost among pirates and scoundrels trying to find their way home. Aired on Disney+ from December 2024 to January 2025, one season.
c. 14 ABY · Films
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Din Djarin and Grogu take on a new mission together, set between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. Released in theaters on May 22, 2026.
21 ABY · Story events
First Order emerges
Imperial loyalists who fled into the Unknown Regions after the war organize as the First Order, secretly rebuilding a military to reclaim the Empire's legacy. Wookieepedia dates the First Order's existence from 21 ABY.
Sources: Wookieepedia: First Order
21 ABY · Books and comics
Shadow of the Sith
Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian investigate the growing threat of the Sith Eternal years after the fall of the Empire. Novel by Adam Christopher, published by Del Rey in 2022.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Shadow of the Sith
28 ABY · Story events
Ben Solo's fall, destruction of Luke's Jedi temple
Luke Skywalker's nephew and student Ben Solo turns to the dark side, destroys Luke's new Jedi temple, and becomes Kylo Ren; Luke goes into exile afterward. Set in 28 ABY; shown in flashback in Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.
28 ABY · Books and comics
Bloodline
Six years before The Force Awakens, Senator Leia Organa investigates a criminal conspiracy inside the New Republic government while political tensions over the Empire's legacy split the Senate into rival factions. Novel by Claudia Gray, published by Del Rey in 2016.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Bloodline (novel)
32 ABY – 34 ABY · Books and comics
Poe Dameron
Resistance pilot Poe Dameron leads Black Squadron on missions against the First Order in the years before and after The Force Awakens, aided by the astromech droid BB-8. Comic series from Marvel, 2016 to 2018, 31 issues.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Poe Dameron
34 ABY – 35 ABY · Story events
First Order-Resistance War
A war of about a year between the First Order and the Resistance, which began when the First Order destroyed the New Republic capital and ended at the Battle of Exegol. Shown in the sequel trilogy.
Sources: Wookieepedia: First Order-Resistance War
34 ABY · Story events
Destruction of the Hosnian system
The First Order's Starkiller Base fires on the Hosnian system, destroying the New Republic's capital and fleet in a single strike. Set in 34 ABY; shown in Episode VII: The Force Awakens.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Hosnian Cataclysm
34 ABY · Story events
Death of Han Solo
Han Solo is killed by his son, Kylo Ren, on Starkiller Base while trying to bring him back from the dark side. Set in 34 ABY; shown in Episode VII: The Force Awakens.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Han Solo
34 ABY · Story events
Battle of Crait
The First Order corners the last of the Resistance in an old rebel base on the mineral world Crait; most escape aboard the Millennium Falcon after Luke Skywalker's stand against Kylo Ren. Set in 34 ABY; shown in Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Battle of Crait
35 ABY · Story events
Battle of Exegol
The Resistance and a scattered fleet of civilian ships defeat the Final Order and the resurrected Emperor Palpatine above the hidden Sith world Exegol. Set in 35 ABY; shown in Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Battle of Exegol
34 ABY · Films
Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Scavenger Rey, stormtrooper defector Finn, and the Resistance confront the rise of the First Order thirty years after the fall of the Empire. Released in theaters on December 18, 2015.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
34 ABY · Films
Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
Rey seeks out the exiled Luke Skywalker for training as the Resistance flees the First Order after the destruction of Starkiller Base. Released in theaters on December 15, 2017.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi
34 ABY · Animated series
Star Wars Resistance
Kazuda Xiono goes undercover with the Resistance ahead of the First Order's rise, flying with a crew based at the Colossus refueling platform. Aired on Disney Channel and Disney XD from 2018 to 2020, two seasons, both set in 34 ABY alongside the sequel trilogy films.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars Resistance
34 ABY · Video games
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge
You play a droid repair technician stranded on Batuu who gets pulled into a hunt for smuggled cargo, set between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. An added chapter, Temple of Darkness, is a flashback to an ancient Jedi facing the dark side around 233 BBY. Released by Disney Interactive in 2020.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge
35 ABY · Films
Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron lead the Resistance against the returned Emperor Palpatine and the Final Order fleet. Released in theaters on December 20, 2019.
Sources: Wookieepedia: Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker