In 2008 the handdrawn clone wars series was subtly erased by. Clone wars, the 200820 3d computer animated series star wars. The rise of skywalker has made another sith lord from the legends part of the lore canon. This is all that i can call gcanon not bad for almost 40 years. Clone wars series is considered one of the most underrated entries in the franchise, but why is it no longer canon. Clone wars is an animated television series that chronicles the clone wars between. The rise of skywalker hardly had any screentime to. Darth vader kills his own troopers animated canon star. Star wars the clone wars is back for season 7 on disney plus and if you arent watching, uh, you gotta. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Animated television series community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Not to mention a plethora of star wars canon helper guides stay tuned for more information on those. After finishing the prequel films, george lucas wanted to make an animated series to tell the inbetween story of the clone wars, which were first alluded to in 1977s original star wars.
Every future star wars tv show and movie currently in the. Disney and lucasfilm surprised just about everyone with the july 2018 announcement that a sixth season of the animated series star wars. Darth vader kills his own men in cold blood these events are after star wars revenge of the sith and are canon from the darth vader comic support the franchise and buy the. The microseries tv show, clone wars, was considered as part of the expanded universe, or ccanon. The clone wars tv show, force unleashed 1 for 2, no info from lucas, radio drama that are more extended ep. Clone wars is een met een emmy award en annie award bekroonde. Star wars clone wars is the most important piece of star.
Star wars clone wars is the most important piece of star wars canon. The clone wars, an animated television series for cartoon network. Clone wars is an american animated television microseries set in the. Even if ahsoka doesnt appear in lucasfilms current liveaction slate or any upcoming animated series, she. The clone wars is an animated television series set between the events of star wars. The clone wars is an animated television series, set in the prequel era, produced by george lucas, dave filoni, and catherine. But two animated series from the same creative force, showrunner dave filoni, informing each other wasnt a surprise.
Clone wars was considered canon, while the 2d series went unmentioned. After disneys acquisition of lucasfilm, only the latter was kept in the canon of continuity of the episodic star wars films. On july 19, 2018, it was announced that twelve more episodes would be produced. Further animated series began to be released in the 2000s, the first two of which focused on the clone wars. If we are talking about the 2008 animated movie and the television series that started airing on cartoon network shortly afterwards, then yes, it is considered canon.
Tcw was the only show placed in that tier and was leveled immediately beneath gcanon george lucas canon. This is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. Sadly yes the cartoon is higher level canon than the novels. Two additional halfhour animated series were ordered, one of which ties into the original trilogy, the other the sequel trilogy. The series aired on cartoon network for five seasons from 2008 to 20, while an abridged sixth season was released through netflix in 2014. The 3d clone wars series is canon, but the traditional animated clone wars that came out prior to episode iii that was included in the comment i was responding to. Star wars canon was first defined in the first issue of the lucasfilm magazine, star. Plus you have the comics, novels, and variety of animated series to keep up with. The clone wars chronological episode order starwars.
The star wars franchise has spawned multiple films and television series. Unlike its 20032005 2d animated precursor, star wars. Clone wars is an american animated television microseries set in the star wars universe and developed and drawn by genndy tartakovsky. While the series initially focused on the fight between the republic and the. Timeline of canon television series wookieepedia fandom. Revenge of the sith, the beloved animated series added new depth to classic. Its the story of the star wars prequel that wasnt bad. The clone wars rebels forces of destiny resistance. Star wars armor cosplayers inspired the mandalorian. This is a chronological timeline of canon star wars television series. In star wars celebration of the return of our favorite jedi, catch up on anakin and. Part of the reason we dont talk about it anymore is because of the pesky cword canon. The essential clone wars episodes every star wars fan. T canon television canon was above c canon expanded universe.