Watching Star Wars streaming in 2026: complete guide
The Star Wars saga now spans 9 films (the Skywalker saga), 2 spin-off films (Rogue One, Solo), and around a dozen live-action and animated series produced since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012. In 2026, the entire universe belongs to The Walt Disney Company, which makes the search much simpler than for other franchises: Disney+ is the reference platform, with barely any serious competition for the full catalogue.
Quick summary:
- Main platform: Disney+, with the complete films and series library
- Content: 9 Skywalker saga films, Rogue One, Solo, plus series like The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Andor, The Bad Batch, and more
- Disney+ pricing (France): from 5.99 €/month (ad-supported tier)
- Free: no permanent option, only occasional TV broadcasts or live-TV replay services
- Abroad: VPN with a home-country server to keep your Disney+ subscription working
- Watch order: release, chronological or Machete, explained below
The films and series of the Star Wars saga
The 9 films of the Skywalker saga
- Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace (1999), directed by George Lucas
- Star Wars: Episode II, Attack of the Clones (2002), directed by George Lucas
- Star Wars: Episode III, Revenge of the Sith (2005), directed by George Lucas
- Star Wars: Episode IV, A New Hope (1977), directed by George Lucas
- Star Wars: Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back (1980), directed by Irvin Kershner
- Star Wars: Episode VI, Return of the Jedi (1983), directed by Richard Marquand
- Star Wars: Episode VII, The Force Awakens (2015), directed by J.J. Abrams
- Star Wars: Episode VIII, The Last Jedi (2017), directed by Rian Johnson
- Star Wars: Episode IX, The Rise of Skywalker (2019), directed by J.J. Abrams
The 2 spin-off films (Anthology)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Coming to theaters, then Disney+
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, directed by Jon Favreau, opens in theaters on May 22, 2026, starring Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver. Its Disney+ streaming date hasn’t been announced yet; earlier films in the saga have typically joined the service several months after their theatrical run.
The live-action series
- The Mandalorian (3 seasons, 2019 to 2023)
- The Book of Boba Fett (2021 to 2022)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (limited series, 2022)
- Andor (2 seasons, 2022 and 2025): the series wrapped after 2 seasons, a deliberate choice by showrunner Tony Gilroy rather than the 5 seasons originally floated
- Ahsoka (season 1, 2023): a second season has been confirmed but its exact 2026 date isn’t locked in and could slip to 2027
- Skeleton Crew (season 1, late 2024 into early 2025): a second season has been greenlit, but the production team doesn’t expect it before 2027
- The Acolyte (season 1, 2024): canceled by Disney after a single season, reportedly over production costs
The animated series
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (7 seasons, with the final one streaming as a Disney+ exclusive in 2020)
- Star Wars Rebels (4 seasons, 2014 to 2018)
- The Bad Batch (3 seasons, 2021 to 2024)
- Star Wars: Visions: Volume 1 (2021), Volume 2 (2023) and Volume 3 (October 2025), plus a spin-off called The Ninth Jedi announced for 2026
- Tales of the Jedi (2022) and Tales of the Empire (2024), two short-form anthology series
- Star Wars: Maul, a new animated series developed by Dave Filoni, exclusive to Disney+ starting April 6, 2026, set after the events of The Clone Wars
Where to watch Star Wars in France (2026)
Disney+, the reference platform
Disney+ holds the worldwide rights to the entire saga and includes:
- All 9 films of the Skywalker saga
- Rogue One and Solo
- Every live-action and animated series listed above
- Original language, dubbed and subtitled versions depending on the title
- 4K and Dolby Atmos on compatible plans
Disney+ pricing in France (2026):
- Standard with ads: 5.99 €/month
- Standard (ad-free): 9.99 €/month
- Premium (4K, ad-free): 13.99 €/month
- Welcome offer: new subscribers often get a reduced rate (roughly 5.99 to 11.99 € depending on the plan) for the first 6 months before it reverts to full price
To watch the whole saga once, the ad-supported tier at 5.99 €/month is more than enough, with the option to cancel afterward.
Watch out for the top Google result
Searching “star wars streaming” brings up a site called starwars-streaming.com as the very first organic result. That kind of domain name, built to mimic the franchise’s own name, is not a service recognized by Disney or Lucasfilm: the pattern matches other fake sites that piggyback on popular franchises to capture traffic, typically loaded with intrusive ads and sometimes links to unauthorized content. We don’t recommend it and don’t link to it in this guide.
Live-TV replay services: a stopgap, not a full catalogue
Live-TV aggregator services (similar to Molotov.tv in France) are legal and can occasionally carry a Star Wars film when a broadcast channel schedules one, with replay available for a limited time. That’s a fine option for a single film, but these services have neither the series library nor permanent access to the full saga: for that, Disney+ is required.
What order should you watch Star Wars in?
This is one of the most asked questions about the saga, and there are three valid answers depending on what you’re after.
Release order (recommended for newcomers)
IV, V, VI, then I, II, III, then VII, VIII, IX. This is the order the films actually reached theaters between 1977 and 2019, and it preserves the big reveals the creators intended, especially the connection between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. It’s the most recommended order for a first watch.
Chronological order
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, following the order events happen in-universe. This gives a smoother narrative flow, but it reveals major twists in advance that the original trilogy was built to surprise you with.
Machete order
IV, V, II, III, VI: this alternative order, popularized by blogger Rod Hilton in 2011, skips Episode I entirely to refocus the story on Luke Skywalker’s arc while keeping The Empire Strikes Back’s twist fully intact.
Why the saga is numbered “4, 5, 6” then “1, 2, 3”
George Lucas made Episodes IV, V and VI first (1977 to 1983), believing at the time they’d be the only films. Only afterward did he shoot Episodes I, II and III (1999 to 2005), telling an earlier part of the story. The numbering follows the in-universe timeline, not production or release order, which is exactly why new viewers are often puzzled by the gap.
Where do the series fit in?
For viewers who want full immersion after the films, the series broadly slot in as follows: Tales of the Jedi and The Clone Wars take place around Episodes II and III, Andor and Rogue One sit just before Episode IV, Star Wars Rebels and The Bad Batch bridge Episodes III and IV, and The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew come after Episode VI, ahead of the sequel trilogy (VII to IX).
Watching Star Wars abroad with your Disney+ subscription
Your home Disney+ subscription doesn’t behave the same way everywhere: a restricted catalogue in some countries, missing titles, or the service simply not launched yet. If you’re traveling and want your usual catalogue back:
3-step method (100% legal)
- Subscribe to NordVPN or Surfshark before you leave
- Connect to a home-country server from abroad
- Open Disney+ as usual: your subscription and home catalogue come back, Star Wars saga included
You’re using your paid subscription from a home-country server, exactly as if you were physically there. No piracy, just a normal use of a VPN to keep your home connection while traveling.
Our recommendations by profile
New viewer discovering the saga
Disney+ with ads (5.99 €/month), following release order (IV, V, VI, then I, II, III, then VII, VIII, IX). It’s the cheapest tier and the order that best preserves the story’s surprises.
Fan rewatching everything before The Mandalorian and Grogu
Ad-free Disney+ (9.99 €/month) to binge films and series without interruptions, ahead of the next film’s theatrical release on May 22, 2026.
Frequent traveller or expat
Disney+ + NordVPN (from 3.49 €/month): your subscription and home catalogue follow you anywhere in the world.
Family sharing one subscription
Disney+ Premium (13.99 €/month) + Surfshark (from 2.19 €/month): unlimited connections to cover every device at home, on top of the 4K quality included with Premium.
Best VPNs for Disney+ and Star Wars abroad
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See also
- Harry Potter streaming in 2026
- VPN savings hub
- Cheaper Disney+ subscription
- Streaming VPN comparison
With Disney+ as the only platform bringing films and series together in one place, watching the entire Star Wars saga has never been easier, 100% legal, and affordable from 5.99 €/month. A VPN like NordVPN or Surfshark remains the most practical tool to keep that subscription working wherever you are in the world.