How Long Are the Star Wars Movies?

If you’re planning a Star Wars movie marathon or curious about the time commitment required to watch the Star Wars saga, we’ve got you covered. Each Star Wars movie has an average runtime of over 2 hours, making it quite an epic journey. However, if you attempt to watch all the Star Wars movies and TV shows in one sitting, be prepared for a marathon lasting more than 7 days! Here’s everything you need to know about the length of Star Wars.

How Long Is Star Wars?

Assuming you watched 24 hours a day, it would take you approximately 7 days, 8 hours, and 10 minutes to watch all of the canon Star Wars films and TV shows. However, if you prefer a more balanced viewing schedule, dedicating 4 to 6 hours on weekdays and 12 to 16 hours on weekends, it would take you around 3 to 5 weeks to complete a Star Wars marathon.

Watching only the Star Wars movies significantly reduces the viewing time. It would take you 1 day, 2 hours, and 57 minutes to watch all the movies. By exclusively focusing on the Star Wars Skywalker Saga (the numbered films), you can save over 6 hours.

While the Star Wars movies offer captivating stories, the television series make up the majority of the overall watch time. Currently, there is more than 6 days’ worth of Star Wars TV shows, and this number continues to grow with each new episode release.

How Long Are the Star Wars Movies?

On average, you can expect to spend more than two hours watching each live-action Star Wars film. The animated movie The Clone Wars has a shorter runtime of only an hour and a half.

The following are the runtimes for each Star Wars movie:

Title	Runtime
Star Wars	2 hours, 5 minutes
The Empire Strikes Back	2 hours, 8 minutes
Return of the Jedi	2 hours, 16 minutes
The Phantom Menace	2 hours, 17 minutes
Attack of the Clones	2 hours, 23 minutes
Revenge of the Sith	2 hours, 21 minutes
The Force Awakens	2 hours, 21 minutes
The Last Jedi	2 hours, 34 minutes
The Rise of Skywalker	2 hours, 23 minutes
The Clone Wars	1 hour, 39 minutes
Rogue One	2 hours, 16 minutes
Solo	2 hours, 16 minutes
Film Total	1 day, 2 hours, 57 minutes

Please note that these runtimes are based on the versions currently available through Disney+. Different versions or physical media may have slightly different lengths, especially in the case of the Original Trilogy due to Special Edition changes. Additionally, the credits typically account for about half a percent of the overall runtime. If you’re attempting a Star Wars movie marathon, skipping the credits will save you approximately an hour.

How Long Are the Star Wars Shows?

Star Wars boasts a rich history of high-quality TV shows, expanding the Star Wars universe beyond the movies. From the 2008 series The Clone Wars to the upcoming Ahsoka show on Disney+, there’s plenty of television content to explore.

Currently, there is a total of 6 days, 5 hours, and 13 minutes of Star Wars TV content. However, this number continues to grow with each new episode release. In 2023 alone, we can expect an additional 4 to 6 hours of new shows.

If you’re planning a TV show marathon, you can save a few minutes per episode by skipping the credits.

Here are the runtimes for each Star Wars TV show:

Title	Runtime
The Clone Wars	54 hours, 21 minutes
Rebels	28 hours, 26 minutes
Resistance	15 hours, 39 minutes
The Mandalorian	16 hours, 39 minutes
The Bad Batch	14 hours, 53 minutes
The Book of Boba Fett	5 hours, 28 minutes
Obi-Wan Kenobi	4 hours, 3 minutes
Andor	8 hours, 23 minutes
Tales of the Jedi	1 hour, 21 minutes
Television Total	6 days, 5 hours, 13 minutes

How long is the newest Star Wars movie?

The latest Star Wars movie is Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, with a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes. It is tied for the second-longest Star Wars movie with Episode II: Attack of the Clones, which is 2 hours and 32 minutes long. The Rise of Skywalker, often abbreviated as TROS, was released on December 20, 2019. While future Star Wars movies are in the planning stages, no official release dates have been announced at this time.

How long is the Original Trilogy?

The Original Trilogy, consisting of Episodes IV, V, and VI, has a total runtime of 6 hours and 24 minutes. These movies were released in 1977, 1980, and 1983, respectively. The Original Trilogy focuses on the struggle between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire, featuring iconic characters like Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Darth Vader, and Emperor Palpatine. George Lucas directed A New Hope and wrote the story while producing The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

How long is the Prequel Trilogy?

The Prequel Trilogy, comprising Episodes I, II, and III, has a total runtime of 7 hours and 1 minute. These movies were released in 1999, 2002, and 2005, respectively. The Prequel Trilogy explores the fall of the Republic and the Jedi Order, depicting the origin of Darth Vader as Anakin Skywalker. All three films were written and directed by George Lucas.

How long is the Sequel Trilogy?

The Sequel Trilogy, consisting of Episodes VII, VIII, and IX, has a total runtime of 7 hours and 18 minutes. These movies present a new conflict against the First Order, which emerged from the remnants of the Galactic Empire. The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker were co-written and directed by J.J. Abrams, while The Last Jedi was written and directed by Rian Johnson.

How long are the spin-off movies?

There are three notable spin-off movies: The Clone Wars, Rogue One, and Solo. However, typically, only Rogue One and Solo are considered standalone spin-off films. Combined, Rogue One and Solo have a total runtime of 4 hours and 32 minutes. If you include The Clone Wars film, the spin-off movies’ runtime increases to 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Whether you choose to watch the movies alone or delve into the expansive television series, be prepared for a significant time commitment. The runtimes provided give you a clear picture of the duration for each movie and TV show. So grab your lightsaber and embark on an unforgettable adventure in the Star Wars universe!