While we A/B tested viewing orders with his older siblings (from the Machete Order to theatrical releases), this checklist was vital because we gave him the choice: after starting with New Hope and getting to the big reveal in Empire Strikes Back, did he want to go forward and see what happens next, or go back in time and see where Darth Vader came from?
Initially I sketched out the the main 9 episodes and we crossed some off the list, but he wanted to know about other things he'd heard like Mandalorian and Clone Wars, and our well intentioned timeline turned to a scribbly mess. The internet had some incomplete timelines and nothing I could easily print, so I turned to the computer and that was the path to the dark side. Computer leads to design programs; design programs lead to font choices; font choices lead to screen accurate logo selection.
I also fit in the news Disney+ series that are on the horizon, though their timelines are best guesses until they're actually released. I'll do my best to keep it updated as the universe expands and new news comes in. Feel free to download, print, check off, and enjoy. Stay on target!
Download ChecklistAnd which direction did he end up choosing? "Whatever is closest to Darth Maul"
My name is Nick and I'm a product designer by day and a sticker designer by night. While working in the industry for 20 years I've cofounded three hilarious children and cried at every Pixar movie.
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