Every Star Wars Movie, Ranked Worst To Best
Looking at all nine Skywalker Saga entries and three spinoffs, we crown the best Star Wars movie in our full ranking of the galaxy far, far away.
screenrant.comHere are the latest trends and rankings for Star Wars movies, based on recent critical consensus and fan chatter.
- Most up-to-date rankings lean heavily on Andor’s storytelling quality and the reception of Skeleton Crew in the live-action lineup, with critics often placing Andor at or near the top of Star Wars film/series rankings.[2]
- Among the films, recent critic aggregations still elevate The Empire Strikes Back as the standout favorite, while The Rise of Skywalker tends to be viewed as the weakest entry in many lists, though some outlets acknowledge its polarizing reception and last-minute revisions.[3][4]
- Rankings vary by source, but common threads include: the original trilogy being highly regarded for foundational storytelling, Rogue One receiving strong praise for its tone and mission structure, and the prequel trilogy often debated but occasionally re-evaluated more positively in retrospective takes.[4][10][3]
Illustrative examples from recent rankings:
- All-critics lists often place Andor at the top among Star Wars live-action properties, highlighting its mature, political storytelling and character work.[2]
- The Empire Strikes Back remains a frequent top pick for its narrative depth and iconic moments, while The Rise of Skywalker is commonly near the bottom due to reception of its plotting and conclusions.[3][4]
- Comprehensive roundups published after 2023 show continuing debate about where The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker should sit, with opinions split but many critics agreeing that the newer shows like Andor and Skeleton Crew have raised the bar for Star Wars storytelling in the live-action space.[2]
If you’d like, I can tailor a ranked list from a specific outlet (e.g., Business Insider, Tom's Guide, ScreenRant) or compile a current snapshot across several sources and export it as a CSV for easy reference. Would you prefer a top-10 movie-only ranking or a combined list including live-action series as well?
Citations:
- Critical rankings and placement of Andor at the top among live-action Star Wars properties.[2]
- Empire Strikes Back as a frequent top pick and Rise of Skywalker toward the bottom in many lists.[4][3]
- Ongoing debates and re-evaluations of the sequels and inclusion of new live-action content like Skeleton Crew.[3][2]