Where to watch the Star Wars films in order
The Star Wars franchise is an action, adventure and science fiction series of 9 films released between 1977 and 2019. It runs from A New Hope (1977) to The Rise of Skywalker (2019), and this guide lays out every film in the order to watch it, with where each one streams in India.
- 9
- films
- 9 of 9
- on Indian OTT
- 1977–2019
- release span
- PG-13
- age rating
All 9 Star Wars films stream on JioHotstar in India, so you can watch the entire saga with a single subscription.
The Star Wars franchise, explained
The series reviews well overall: its 9 rated films average 7.3 on TMDB, peaking at 8.4 for The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and dropping to 6.3 for The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
Watched back to back, the films add up to about 20h 25m of screen time. The toughest age rating across the franchise is PG-13, so plan the saga accordingly.
This guide lists every film in release order with its India streaming home, so you always know what to watch next and where. We refresh availability as titles move between platforms.
How to watch the Star Wars films in order
The clearest way through the Star Wars franchise is release order — the sequence the films came out in. Begin with A New Hope (1977) and finish on The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Every film sits on JioHotstar in India, so you can run straight through without switching apps. Back to back, the full binge runs about 20h 25m.
9 films, in release order
- 1The film that started the franchise.
A New Hope
19778.22h 1mMovieU“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...”
Director: George Lucas
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing
Streaming in IndiaPrincess 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.
AdventureActionScience Fiction - 2The second film in the franchise — and its highest-rated.
The Empire Strikes Back
19808.42h 4mMoviePG“The Star Wars saga continues.”
Director: Irvin Kershner
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Streaming in IndiaThe 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.
AdventureActionScience Fiction - 3Streaming in India
- 4The fourth film in the franchise.
The Phantom Menace
19996.62h 16mMoviePG“Every saga has a beginning.”
Director: George Lucas
Cast: Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd
Streaming in IndiaAnakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.
AdventureActionScience Fiction - 5Streaming in India
- 6The sixth film in the franchise.
Revenge of the Sith
20057.52h 20mMoviePG-13“Every story has a hero. Every hero has a destiny. Every saga has an end.”
Director: George Lucas
Cast: Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Ian McDiarmid
Streaming in IndiaWhen the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.
AdventureActionScience Fiction - 7The seventh film in the franchise.
The Force Awakens
20157.22h 16mMoviePG-13“Every generation has a story.”
Director: J.J. Abrams
Cast: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver
Streaming in IndiaThirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.
AdventureActionScience Fiction - 8Streaming in India
- 9The most recent film — and its lowest-rated.
The Rise of Skywalker
20196.32h 22mMoviePG-13“The saga concludes.”
Director: J.J. Abrams
Cast: Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver
Streaming in IndiaThe 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.
AdventureActionScience Fiction
Star Wars: where to watch — FAQ
- How many Star Wars films are there?
- There are 9 Star Wars films, released between 1977 and 2019 — from Star Wars (1977) to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
- Where can I watch the Star Wars films in India?
- All 9 Star Wars films stream on Indian OTT on JioHotstar. You can watch the whole series with a single subscription.
- Is Star Wars on Netflix in India?
- No. In India the Star Wars films are not on Netflix — they stream on JioHotstar.
- What order should I watch the Star Wars films in?
- Watch them in release order, starting with Star Wars (1977) and ending with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). The full 9-film order is listed above.
- Are all the Star Wars films on JioHotstar?
- Yes — all 9 Star Wars films stream on JioHotstar in India, so you can binge the entire series with one subscription.
