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Best watch order for first-time viewers? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/star_wars

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I've got a couple friends who have never seen Star Wars, but would like to. What is the best order to introduce "Star Wars virgins" to the franchise?

I was raised on the release order (4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3), and prefer it when introducing the movies to first-time viewers, but I recognize that I could be biased.

I know there are a bunch of different orders (chronological, machete, etc.), each with their proponents and detractors.

What is your recommended order, and why?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

If they know the "I am your father" line (which is quite possible, since it's so prevalent in pop culture) I would go chronological. Otherwise release order or Machete+TPM.

In chronological order Anakin's fall and Palpatine's transition to Emperor are the big twist for the audience. "I am your father" still works as an emotional twist for Luke.