The Franchise Arc

Each bar is a film. Height shows the rating — trace the franchise's trajectory at a glance.

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Film Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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Franchise Consistency

Some franchises are remarkably consistent. Others are a roll of the dice. Each dot is a film — clustered dots mean steady quality, scattered dots mean anything goes.

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Film Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential films — and the ones to skip.

#1
The Empire Strikes Back 8.7

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

#2
Star Wars 8.6

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

#3
Return of the Jedi 8.3

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.

4 Star Wars: The Force Awakens 7.7
5 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 7.6
6 Star Wars: The Last Jedi 6.8
7 Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones 6.6
8 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 6.5
9 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker 6.3

Lowlights

9 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker 6.3

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.

5 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 7.6
6 Star Wars: The Last Jedi 6.8
7 Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones 6.6
8 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 6.5

All Films

All films, in release order.

1
8.6
Star Wars

Star Wars

1977
2
8.7
The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

1980
3
8.3
Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

1983
4
6.5
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

1999
5
6.6
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

2002
6
7.6
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

2005
7
7.7
Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

2015
8
6.8
Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

2017
9
6.3
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

2019