Where should I begin with Star Wars

[thecrow2313]

Download the fan version of the original trilogy that's unaltered and basically represents what was seen in the theatre on release. It's out there somewhere.

Are you referring to Harmy's Despecialized Edition?

 

[Dyne]

I always suggest watching things in release order.

 

[thecrow2313]

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[Nelson2001 Nelson2001]

The non-specific way to start watching the Star Wars Saga is from the 4th Installment of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977), followed by Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and the Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983).

Although also if you want it is not obligatory but well you can also see the prequels (In Chronological Order) such as the Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999), followed by Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005).

Because the other trilogy of the Disney era I only saw the 7th Installment. Although it wasn't so bad, it felt like a species of repeat of the IV, but with Better special effects, Different protagonist and with a different script, yes, but I haven't seen the VIII and IX and they don't catch my attention but hey.

 

[thecrow2313]

Thoughts on this "Machete Order"

 

[RealMonkey]

with anything that exists, you can NEVER go wrong if you go chronologically. there is the issue with star wars not having preserved its original theatricals versions in an official capacity, but the now officially available version arent unwatchable. so yes, start with the ORIGINAL first and if you want more, you go from there on, maybe play some of the videogames if you found a taste for the franchise. as the others said, there are different fan restorations, the HARMY despecialized are usually the to go to cuts, if you know your way around filesharing, theyre relatively easy to find, but as said, not REALLY necessary unless youre a core fan. and most important, have fun :)

 

[Bluewyne]

I'd start off with Original Trilogy, Prequel Trilogy, Clone Wars Animated Series, Rogue One in that order. From there, watch whatever else interests you.

 

[Ikagura Ikagura]

First of all: read Dune.


Jokes aside

Are you referring to Harmy's Despecialized Edition?

Where to see it btw?

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

Download the fan version of the original trilogy that's unaltered and basically represents what was seen in the theatre on release. It's out there somewhere.

Too heavyweight

 

[thecrow2313]

Too heavyweight

Limited on disk space? It's totally worth the watch.

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

Limited on disk space? It's totally worth the watch.

I have enough storage, but with my internet speed, its gonna take a long while, plus the fact that downloading heavy stuff decreases internet speed on other devices and lets say I dont live alone