Currently, Marvel's Cinematic Universe is the second in the rank as the highest-grossing franchise and film series. And is owned by the Walt Disney Company.
----Phase One:----
2008-Iron Man
2008-Incredible Hulk
2010-Iron Man 2
2011-Thor
2011-Capt. America : The First Avenger
2012-The Avengers (Crossover Film)
----Phase Two:----
2013-Iron Man 3
2013-Thor : The Dark World / Thor 2
High Grossing Film
2014-Captain America : Winter Soldier / Captain America 2
2014-Gardians of the Galaxy
2015-Avengers: Age of Ultron /Avengers 2 (Crossover Film)
2015-Ant Man
----Phase Three:----
High Grossing Film
2016- Captain America: Civil War / Captain America 3
STAR WARS - is a "Science Fiction film", with a sub-genre "Epic Space Opera" and it was written and directed by George Lucas. And in the future, it shall be a Triple Trilogy and more over it could go beyond with Quad Trilogy.
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The main story of the sequel had occurred at Episodes 4 up to 6;
produced by 20th Century Fox & Lucas Film LTD...
the pre-sequel story had occurred at Episodes 1 up to 3;
produced by 20th Century Fox & Lucas Film LTD...
while the post-sequel story is currently running in Cinemas;
produced by Walt Disney & Lucas Film LTD...
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Roman Numerals are being used in the Title Logos...
such as I = 1, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4, V = 5 , VI = 6, etc...
Each "episode" tells a specific period of time ;
which is being arranged chronologically...
such as I comes first before II, so on and so forth...
What happened in the making of these movies, was that episode IV is the first movie being released. However, it does not mean episode I is the 4th in the chronological order.
...[Second trilogy was shown first in Cinemas, first trilogy shown last]...
Chronological Order {Per Anum, of theatrical movie release};
** MAIN TRILOGY**
1977-"Star Wars"
Episode IV : "A New Hope"
(0 BBY / 1 ABY - Rebellion Era)
Directed by: George Lucas
In a time when the Sith Lords have conquered the galaxy, Luke Skywalker came to protect the weak. Darth Vader along with the Sith Empire had been in control for the past few years. After the chosen one turned to the dark side, a streak of hope had flashed in their eyes in the person of Anakin's son.
1980-"Star Wars"
Episode V : "The Empire Strikes Back"
(3 ABY - Rebellion Era)
Directed by: Irvin Kershner
Luke with the guidance of Jedi Master Yoda, he must find his way to Jediship to be able to defeat the Sith Empire. Yoda found him trainable than his own father; and has good aura and attitude. He had visions about the future, which can also be a type of a daydream or a nightmare. It was about his true identity... Vader said to Luke, "I am your father".
1983-"Star Wars"
Episode VI : "The Return of the Jedi"
(4 ABY - Rebellion Era)
Directed by: Richard Marquand
The dying old master Yoda had almost revealed the truth about Anakin Skywalker but he died after a short conversation with Luke; that factual words would make Luke understand what had happened in the past and take his true identity as part of his own self. Eventually, Darth Vader came to tell Luke the truth during their lightsaber duel... Vader said to Luke, "I am your father".
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**PREQUEL TRILOGY**
1999-"Star Wars"
Episode I : "The Phantom Menace"
(32 BBY - Rise of the Jedi Empire Era)
Directed by: George Lucas
After a long period of Sith Emperial Attacks {wherein a Sith Lord always have a Sith Apprentice}, peace had set in. A Monarchy-government turned to Jedi Empire was built in Planet Naboo. However, a chancellor suggested a Republic would be a better choice and the Senate should be empowered in making the Laws.
Jedi Knights, in the leadership of Master Yoda, had been in control of their own galaxy again. Until Darth Maul came to terrorize them all.
2002-"Star Wars"
Episode II : "Attack of the Clones"
(22 BBY - The Jedi Republic Empire Era
& Start of Clone Wars Era)
Directed by: George Lucas
A Republic-government was then built as demanded by the Galactic Senate. Then the Queen "Padme Amedala" was downgraded to a Senator.
Droids have been their replacement for human soldiers. But these robots were weak during great attacks from the opponents or any Sith intrusions.
Clones were upgraded version of Droids; it could act and think like a real human yet it was mechanical.
Attacts from the Siths were still apparent. Count Doku and General Grievous were the Siths behind it.
2005-"Star Wars"
Episode III : "Revenge of the Sith"
(19 BBY - Start of Sith Imperial Era & Clone Wars Era)
Directed by: George Lucas
Lord Sidious revealed himself as the Sith Lord who came long before and together with his apprentice Darth Maul to conquer the Jedi Empire; and also with another Sith who was known as Darth Tyranus (a.k.a. Count Doku).
He then found Anakin as his loyal follower to be his next Sith Apprentice. Anakin then became a Sith Lord after his training was done; His rank is Darth, and his complete title is Darth Vader. Vader means a conqueror; while Darth means Dark and Tyrant.
Anakin and his wife (former Queen) Padme had twins : Leia and Luke.
Leia was given to the Organa Family. Luke was also given to a family, who is kin to their grandmother's side, the Lars Family.
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** NEW ERA TRILOGY PLUS SIDE STORIES**
2015-"Star Wars"
Episode VII : "The Force Awakens"
(during : The New Republic : 34 ABY : or 26 ABY - 40 ABY)
Directed by: J. J. Abrams
It has been 30 years after the death of Darth Vader. And new conflicts had build up. A masked sith apprentice , codename "Kylo_Ren", had attacked the Jedi Order and the only survivor is MasterJedi Luke Skywalker. A pilot of the New Republic's Resistance Army had been captive by the Sith's First Order Legion. He was identified as Poe Dameron. A member of the StormTroopers, named "FN-2187" / Finn ... had turned to the Light Force. A destined to be a Jedi , lady knight, named Rey, found herself as the new chosen_one. On an island, inside a Jedi Tower, is where Luke Skywalker had been detected on the visions of both Sith members and Resistance members ... but a piece of the map is missing... (GENRE: Epic, Sci-fi, Space Opera; STARRING: Daisy Ridley as Rey ; Produced by: Walt Disney Pictures)
**WARNING: MOVIE SPOILERS** Kylo Ren was then identified by his parents as their son "Duke Skywalker Solo". And inside a larger sith-made-planet (the so-called "Star Killer Base" ; similar to Death Star), he was asked by his father to surrender to the New Republic and to show his face by removing his helmet. But Kylo Ren felt the hurts of Darth Vader as a Sith Lord, and killed Han Solo. Chewbaca outbursted his anger and fired his weapon to the enemies. Rey fought Kylo Ren, in a lightsaber duel. Rey went down to the ground and felt asleep. And then, Finn took the lightsaber. Kylo Ren said "That lightsaber belongs to me". Finn replied "Come (and) get it". Finn was hit and burnt by the Ultimate-FX Lightsaber and went down. Rey woke up and faced Kylo Ren once more. Kylo Ren read Rey's mind: "You need a teacher. I can show you the way to the forest". Upon knowing what Kylo Ren did, Rey closed her two eyes; and trying to gain focus to defeat the Sith Apprentice. Chewbaca came flying the Millenium Falcon to rescue both Rey and Finn. "Star Killer Base" was destroyed by the Resistance Army. But Sith members were able to escape too. ***************************
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2016-"Star Wars"
A StarWars Story : " Rogue One "
(during : The Rebellion Era : 19 BBY - 0 BBY)
Directed by: Gareth Edwards
2016 - "A Star Wars Story : Rogue One" (Spin-Off Movie)
After the events of Revenge of the Sith, several rebellions took place... Rogue One is a team of extremists who participated in zealots and crusades to defeat the Dark Empire; they were the heroes of the Republic that sacrificed their lives just to complete the mission of taking files and send it to the union of the galactic rebels. The Emperor sent his most trusted servant Anakin (a.k.a. Darth Vader, grandfather of Kylo Ren) to make rebels back off and return to their head-quarters. The story will be about having hope of salvation. Hope will become the New Hope. Starring: Felicity Jones as Genosa Produced by: Walt Disney Pictures
Period of Time : It took place before Episode IV and after Episode III... Genre: Action, Sci-fi, Type of Story : Side Story, not the main story (a.k.a. Spin-Off Movie ) Showing in Cinemas Dec 2016 until Feb 2017 ... ----------------------------------------------------
2017-"Star Wars"
Episode VIII : " The Last Jedi"
Directed by : Rian Johnson
Shown last Dec 15 , 2017 until Dec 2017 only However, in SM MOA : extended until Jan 2018
Let us review the video:
Here is a spoiler: Blood Related Characters were Protagonists and Antagonist...-------------------------------------------
Up-Coming Movie/s:
: New Republic Era
2018 - "A Star Wars Story : Han Solo"
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2019-"Star Wars"
Episode IX : "________"
To be Directed by : Rian Johnson
------------------------------------------- 2020 - "A Star Wars Story : ______________"
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{Just a wishful thinking....}
It has been planned by George Lucas to have 12 Episodes.
