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Machete Order: The best way to watch Star Wars, explained

by Robin Bea

As ubiquitous as it seems, there are still people who have yet to dip their toe into Star Wars. So what's the right order to watch all nine films in the Skywalker Saga?

Some of the original trilogy’s biggest twists are spoiled by the prequels. So watching for the first time in numerical order isn’t the best idea. But chronological order isn't the best option either.

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