Of course, you can also watch the “Star Wars” movies in the order in which they were released, which is how most fans came to the franchise. At least at first.

There are several ways to watch Star Wars in order, depending on how much time you have. Use these guides to go by release or in chronological order.

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Here’s my recommendation: If it’s your first time watching “Star Wars,” watch them in release order. If you’ve seen most or all of the movies before, watch them in chronological order ...