Star Wars Movies: Machete Order
The Machete Order is a fan-created viewing sequence that transforms the Star Wars saga into Luke Skywalker's story with Anakin's fall serving as an extended flashback. After Vader reveals his identity in The Empire Strikes Back, Episodes II and III provide the backstory before returning to resolve Luke's journey in Return of the Jedi.
This order preserves major plot twists while using the prequel trilogy to enhance Luke's character development and the emotional impact of the original trilogy's conclusion. Episode I is omitted as unnecessary to Luke's journey, and the standalone films are excluded to maintain focus on the core Skywalker saga.
There are 3 other watch orders available – see the links up above.
Star Wars
A young farm boy joins a rebellion against the evil Galactic Empire after discovering a message from a captured princess. With the help of smugglers and droids, he embarks on a daring rescue mission that will determine the fate of the galaxy.
The Empire Strikes Back
Luke Skywalker trains with Jedi Master Yoda while the Rebel Alliance faces new challenges from the relentless Galactic Empire. As Darth Vader closes in, the rebels must navigate dangerous encounters that test their resolve and loyalty.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot that could change the galaxy forever.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
In the final chapter of the prequel trilogy, Anakin Skywalker faces a pivotal choice between the light and dark sides of the Force as the Clone Wars reach their climactic end and the Republic transforms into the Empire.
Return of the Jedi
Luke Skywalker embarks on a rescue mission to save Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt while the Rebel Alliance faces the Empire's second Death Star in the epic conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Thirty years after the fall of the Empire, a new threat emerges as the dark side rises again, forcing old heroes and new allies to join the fight for the galaxy's freedom.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Rey seeks training from Luke Skywalker to develop her Force abilities while the Resistance faces off against the powerful First Order in this epic continuation of the Star Wars saga.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order in a final confrontation as Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron continue their journey to restore peace to the galaxy.
Other Film Series
Divergent
A dystopian trilogy following Tris Prior as she discovers her Divergent nature and leads a rebellion against the faction system controlling post-apocalyptic Chicago.
Jurassic Universe
The complete dinosaur franchise from Spielberg's original thriller through the modern blockbuster era.
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
An interconnected superhero film franchise that began with Iron Man in 2008 and spans multiple phases building toward epic crossover events.
Men in Black
A sci-fi comedy franchise about secret agents who monitor alien activity on Earth.
Mortal Kombat
A martial arts fantasy franchise based on the popular video game series about interdimensional fighting tournaments.
Superman
The cinematic adventures of the Man of Steel spanning multiple decades, actors, and universes from the classic Christopher Reeve era to the modern DCEU.