After watching Rogue One, a good viewing order depends on your preference for chronological or release order. Chronologically, after Rogue One (which is directly before the original Star Wars), you can watch:
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (the original Star Wars movie),
- Followed by Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back,
- Then Episode VI: Return of the Jedi,
- Then the sequel trilogy starting with Episode VII: The Force Awakens,
- Then Episode VIII: The Last Jedi,
- And Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.
Alternatively, a popular approach called the "Machete Order" suggests watching after Rogue One like this:
- Start with Episode IV: A New Hope,
- Then Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back,
- Then the prequel episodes II and III (skipping Episode I),
- Then Episode VI: Return of the Jedi,
- And continue with Episodes VII, VIII, and IX.
If you want to include other standalone movies, after Rogue One you can watch Solo: A Star Wars Story, which is a prequel focusing on Han Solo's early life. There are also animated series and TV shows like Star Wars: The Clone Wars (which fits between Episodes II and III), Star Wars Rebels, and The Mandalorian, which expand the story but are optional depending on your interest. In summary, the typical immediate next watch after Rogue One is Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope since Rogue One directly leads into it. Then proceed through the original trilogy and sequels or choose a watch order like Machete Order for a different narrative flow. Including Solo and Star Wars shows is optional for additional story depth.
