Theres a case to be made that the simplicity and breakneck pace of 2003s star wars. The clone wars return proves star wars rebels is the better. Revenge of the sith, it is amongst the first of many works to explore the conflict known as the clone wars, and directly leads to the events of revenge of the sith. Jedi knights lead the grand army of the republic against the droid army of the separatists.
Yoda, anakin and the jedi knights fight in the clone wars, taking them to many new planets and introducing new players. The clone wars 2008 film when screening early footage of the 2008 tv series, the studio heads were so impressed that the decision was made to turn the first few episodes into a theatrical film and release it. I also found out that the movie was the first stuff they filmed for the series and that everything that has come since has been improved upon, and much has yet to be seen. The clone wars was much better than the disappointing movie that preceded it in the. The series itself switches to a fully chronological format midway through.
The film was the first to feature characters introduced in animated star wars tv series, namely the clone wars saw gerrera, portrayed by forest whitaker in the film. Does the clone wars animated movie come first, or the. The clone wars chronological episode order, including all 121 episodes and the feature film. Ahsoka is back, and cooler than ever but fans of either series could attest to their fundamental differences.
Mar 16, 2020 forget that clone wars movie no one likes and jump right in on the first episode ambush which features yoda and three clone troopers proving to a potential ally system that the republic can. Prior to disney taking control of lucasfilm, the animated show clone wars was the lone movie or tv content star wars got after the prequels. The clone wars series takes place between the during the three years between attack of the clones and revenge of the sith, pulling us into anakin skywalkers prime as a. Ten years ago today, lucasfilm released its firstever star wars animated feature. As a weekly tv series on the cartoon network, star wars. After the prequels were over, george lucas announced he was working on a new series about the clone wars, one that would be done with computer animation, one that would really illuminate the period of gffa galaxy far, far away history that was first referred to in the original film. Star wars the clone wars chronological episode order list. The clone wars on the way, nows the perfect to watch the animated series. The clone wars and the feature length film, via starwars. If you want to watch in the order the episodes originally aired, use the air number. When the clone wars first debuted back in 2008, it was difficult for some fans to become invested in the journey, as having witnessed the events of both star wars. The debut of the clone wars in 2008 really began to complicate things, as the animated series ran for multiple years, yet reportedly took place in between the events of two prequel films. Although the clone wars centered primarily around anakin skywalker, his. If any series probably needs a refresher recap before watching a new season, its clone wars.
Ziro the hutt is first introduced in the 2008 clone wars animated film. I got the complete scene by piecing together other youtube videos. What is the relationship between the three clone wars. Clone wars is an american animated television microseries set in the star wars universe and developed and drawn by genndy tartakovsky. The clone wars season 7 episode 1 miles morales conjures his life between being an inside school understudy and getting the chance to be star wars. Mar 31, 2020 the clone wars era is probably my favorite in all of star wars, moreci previously said in a statement about the series. The clone wars premiered on cartoon network in octob. Lucasfilm animation used autodesk software to animate both the film and the. Confused by those episodes of the clone wars that aired out of chronological order. Produced and released between the films episode ii. Despite attack of the clones being a pretty divisive movie, cartoon network moved ahead with the 2d animated spinoff series known as star wars. Its a very poor precedent to the remainder of the series. The clone wars chronological episode order lucasfilm presents the official sequential order for the beloved animated series, including all 121 shows and the original feature film. If you want to watch in chronological order, use the first number.
Why the clone wars movie seems so awful compared to the tv show. From 2008 to 2012, cartoon networks star wars series the clone wars showed audiences who were indifferent or negative of george lucas prequel films that there was plenty of story left to. The series spans the time between star wars episode ii. Star wars movie series in chronological order imdb. The first battle in the titular clone wars besides the battle of geonosis in attack of the clones is set on the planet christophsis. Just found out that i was thinking of something completely different.
Mar 29, 2020 genndy tartakovskys clone wars is lowkey the best star wars tv series. The series aired on cartoon network for five seasons from 2008 to 20, while an abridged sixth season was released through netflix in 2014. The first season of the clone wars, which is set during the civil war. Its a fairly ambitious movie series based on the clone wars tv series. The clone wars showcases an entirely new look and feel to the galaxy far, far awaycombining the expansive scope of the star wars saga with stateoftheart computergenerated.
The series was originally intended to focus on the overarching story, giving ancillary characters a chance to be showcased as well. The character was first introduced in the 2008 clone wars film, and has also appeared in a slew of tiein comics and novels. On july 19, 2018, it was announced that twelve more episodes would be produced. Here is the official order of things as per, including where the movie fits in. The best star wars movie is the one nobody talks about watch genndy tartakovskys minute feature doesnt get the. When clone wars was first conceived it was designed as more of an organic method of storytelling, more anthology based, as opposed to sequentially. The clone wars is an animated television series set between the events of star wars. This animated microseries, directed by genny tartakovsky, captures george lucas vision in a dynamic animated style that is a visual delight for all ages. The lightsaber battle between darth sidious, savage opress and darth maul. Dec 19, 2019 the clone wars series takes place between the during the three years between attack of the clones and revenge of the sith, pulling us into anakin skywalkers prime as a jedi knight and general. First and foremost there was a key alteration in the narrative structure between the two. Watching the clone wars for the first time but dont know where to start. Between movies and tv series, things are promising for star wars fans, though it hasnt always been this easy to be a star wars fan, with the clone wars representing both the highs and lows of the. The clone wars first episode chronologically is season 2s cat and mouse, which is set in 22 bby before battle of yavin, the same year in which attack of the clones takes place.
The next star wars movie is reportedly set in the high. Forget that clone wars movie no one likes and jump right in on the first episode ambush which features yoda and three clone troopers proving to a potential ally system that the republic can. It immediately precedes the series and is 100% in continuity with it. May 28, 2018 the first season of the clone wars, which is set during the civil war introduced at the end of attack of the clones, is full of goofy droid humor and jar jar binksian antics in line with the. I even rewatched the clone wars movie again now its out on dvd and i like it 10 times better than i did before. It is created and executive produced by george lucas and directed by dave filoni avatar. General grievous fights six jedi in the original clone wars cartoon made by the cartoon network and lucasfilm. The clone wars goes back to the original star wars film when obiwan kenobi tells luke skywalker that he was once a jedi knight the same as your father and that they fought together in the clone wars. The clone wars film was not the hit the studio hoped for.
The clone wars chronological watch order explained. Clone wars makes it the franchises best television series. Ive been an active member over at fanedit for a few months. Clone wars, available for the first time ever on dvd. The movie release of the clone wars was by no means indicative of what the series would contain from that point forward, but the first couple of. The movie, which introduces ahsoka tano, anakin skywalkers new jedi. The clone wars chronological episode order starwars. Caravan of courage, as it turns out, is an ewok movie star wars droids will also never be on this particular list for the same reason why star wars rebels will never be on this list get off the interwebs. The clone wars goes back to the original star wars film when obiwan kenobi tells luke skywalker that he was once a jedi knight the same as your. Feb 20, 2020 the opening to the clone wars television series is a movie that sets up the basic outline for the show, at least as it pertains to the jedi, and specifically to anakin skywalker.
The clone wars is a cgi animated series set in the star wars franchise. It has it all big adventure, sweeping romance, force mythology. The series follows obiwan kenobi and his apprentice anakin skywalker and introduces us to some new characters such as ahsoka tano a girl jedi knight as well as characters we already know. Im currently producing my first ever fanedit project. While the original movie from 1977 was originally titled simply star wars, it was later amended to be known as star wars. The animated series takes place in the time gap between episode ii and episode iii. The clone wars the movie came out in august 2008, and among other things, introduced the young padawan ahsoka tano. Though mentioned briefly in the first star wars film a new hope, 1977, the war itself was not depicted until attack of the clones 2002 and revenge of the sith 2005. The clone wars 2219 bby, occasionally referred to as the clone war, the separatist war, or the droid war, was a major, threeyear war between the galactic republic and the confederacy of independent systems. Jan 21, 2020 the movie release of the clone wars was by no means indicative of what the series would contain from that point forward, but the first couple of seasons fought an uphill battle for redemption. Though the series i known to be out of order, so i prefer chronological order. Heres the only clone wars season 16 recap you need to. Beginning in 2008, cartoon network played host to the star wars. She is known for being the apprentice of anakin skywalker before.
Rosario dawson joins mandalorian season 2 as star wars. The clone wars to return with new episodes dave filoni talks exclusively to about finishing the classic animated series on disneys directtoconsumer streaming service. The clone wars chronologically has finally caught up to the movie it meant watching all of two episodes first. Mauls reappearance in a liveaction star wars movie will surely drum up. The clone wars 2008 film when screening early footage of the 2008 tv series, the studio heads were so impressed that the decision was made to. The clone wars movie is generally regarded to be the weakest link in the saga. His later appearance on the show, however, is maybe the most bonkers story in the entire clone wars run. Dec 05, 2019 the series aired on cartoon network for three seasons consisting of 25 episodes altogether from 2003 to 2005, and was the first star wars television series since ewoks 19851986. The seasons are mostly chronological, but not all of the episodes aired in. The next star wars movie is reportedly set in the high republic era and will kick off a new approach to the franchise thats more akin to the mcu. The movie is actually just the first four episodes of the series merged into one fulllength film. Mar 17, 2020 disney has released a new trailer for the upcoming episode of star wars.
Has the magical impact of george lucas original vision of star wars been reduced to the level of saturday morning animation. Anakin appears with his new lightsaber as it appears in episode iii after his first was destroyed in the previous film. The first season of the clone wars, which is set during the civil war introduced at the end of attack of the clones, is full of goofy droid humor and jar jar binksian antics in line with the. Following the film, the animated tv series, star wars. The lightsaber battle between darth maul, savage opress, obiwan kenobi and adi gallia, depicted in star wars. Rosario dawson has joined the second season of the mandalorian as ahsoka tano, the jedi character introduced as anakin skywalkers padawan during the animated series star wars. It marks the beginning of allout war between the republic. The clone wars, occasionally referred to in the singular as the clone war, is a series of fictional conflicts in the star wars franchise by george lucas. Set shortly after attack of the clones, the galaxy. It was the first film in the star wars film series to be all cgi animated. With tom kane, dee bradley baker, matt lanter, james arnold taylor. The clone wars, which is a continuation of an earlier animated tv series, is basically just a 98minute trailer for the autumn launch of a new series on the cartoon network. The first half of season 3 is used mainly to make the clone wars series more.