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Obi-Wan Kenobi Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch Obi-Wan Kenobi in order within Star Wars
Last updated: September 30 2026
Written by: ChronoAlice
Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi reunites Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen for a story set between the Star Wars prequel and original trilogies. This guide shows where the limited series fits in the saga for maximum impact.
Obi-Wan Kenobi picks up ten years after the fall of the Jedi, finding a weary Obi-Wan in hiding on Tatooine as he watches over a young Luke Skywalker. When events force him back into action, the six-episode series bridges the gap between the prequel and original trilogies while revisiting one of Star Wars' greatest rivalries.
π Release Order
In terms of release, Obi-Wan Kenobi arrived long after the films it connects, so release order and story order diverge significantly.
- Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999-2005)
- Star Wars original trilogy (1977-1983)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
Chronologically, the series slots neatly between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, roughly halfway through Obi-Wan's exile.
π Story Chronology
Within the Star Wars timeline, Obi-Wan Kenobi takes place nine years after the prequels and nine years before the original trilogy begins.
- Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (2005) β the Jedi fall
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) β set ten years later
- Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) β the rebellion rises
Which Order Should You Choose?
To get the most from Obi-Wan Kenobi, watch at least the prequel trilogy first, since the series relies heavily on the history between Obi-Wan and Anakin. Newcomers who want to follow the in-universe timeline can watch the prequels, then Obi-Wan Kenobi, then the original trilogy. Longtime fans will appreciate the emotional callbacks either way, but the prequels are essential context for the show's biggest moments.
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