Star Wars movies ranked, worst to best

If you’re looking for every Star Wars movie ranked, worst to best, you’ve come to the right place. From the original trilogy of the ‘70s and ‘80s to the most recent Force film, The Rise of Skywalker, and everything in-between, we’ve used our expert eye and fan knowledge to rank every Star Wars film from worst to best so you don’t have to. 

There’s currently 12 Star Wars films and while that doesn’t sound like much when you compare it to the other big cinematic universe out there, the MCU, you’re still talking about a good few days worth of bingeing if you want to catch up on them all. That’s where our Star Wars movie ranked list comes in handy. Before you put yourself through rewatching all the Star Wars movies in chronological order, read on to find out which are worth the effort and which you’re better off giving a miss. 

Although the release of Star Wars TV show, Obi-Wan Kenobi, put the prequels in a new light, most fans still agree that these are the worst Star Wars films ever made. And of course, the original trilogy will always come out on top – but what about everything in-between? Do you think there’s a Star Wars film from the new trilogy that’s better than The Return of the Jedi? Maybe… maybe not. 

Read on for every Star Wars movie ranked, worst to best, and see if you agree with our verdict. Don’t forget, you can watch all the best Star Wars movies on Disney+.  

By Lauren O'Callaghan