As a result of Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm, and the subsequent de-canonization of all the extended universe materials, much of the Old Republic and the stories that were told within it has been relegated to glorified fan fiction. It exists somewhere between 25,000 BBY and 500 BBY. “The Old Republic” is a major era of the Star Wars franchise that die-hard fans are thoroughly familiar with. This era is, as of yet, completely undefined by any other stories so Mangold has a massive sandbox to play in for his new film. If this is the case, then there’s a good chance that Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi film will bring audiences back to the planet. That planet is where Luke Skywalker was living in a self-imposed exile, and it is where he believed the first Jedi Temple resided. The symbol used to represent this era on the new timeline is reminiscent of the “Prime Jedi” artwork that was seen on the planet Ahch-To in Episode VIII – The Last Jedi. Interestingly, there's already one major connection between this era and the Star Wars films that we're familiar with. He has described the movie as a “biblical epic” that will take inspiration from classic films like Ben-Hur and The 10 Commandments. His film will explore the origins of the Force and the first Jedi who learned how to use it. Logan, Ford v Ferrari and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny filmmaker James Mangold was announced as the director of a new Star Wars film set in this era. We do know that it is approximately 25,000 BBY, which is the furthest into the past that the current Star Wars canon has ever gone. As such, we know very little about what actually occurs within this time period.

The “Dawn of the Jedi” is one of the two brand-new eras that Lucasfilm announced at Star Wars Celebration. “ABY,” on the other hand, stands for “After the Battle of Yavin.” So, the 1977 debut film is the dividing point. “BBY” refers to “Before the Battle of Yavin,” which is the finale of the original Star Wars film, Episode IV – A New Hope. The Star Wars franchise uses the terms “BBY” and “ABY” to define its timeline. What’s the difference between the Old Republic and the High Republic? What about the Reign of the Empire and the Age of Rebellion? While Lucasfilm did not provide a lot of specific years and dates to define the lines between these eras, there’s a lot that can be inferred from the stories we know that take place within each period.īefore we jump into how each of these eras differs from the others, here's a very brief rundown of the Star Wars dating system. However, it can still be a lot to take in if you’re not familiar with the deeper Star Wars mythology. This timeline showcases nine different eras that the series has been and will continue to explore and delve into. In an attempt to simplify things, Lucasfilm recently unveiled a firm timeline for the franchise at Star Wars Celebration.

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