The Star Wars timeline is complicated. On the one hand, it’s relatively simple. The franchise is divided into three big eras — prequels, original trilogy, and sequels — set on a linear path. But then there are all the movies and shows that fill the spaces between those eras, plus weirder concepts like the World Between Worlds, which is basically the closest Star Wars ever got to time travel. So when Lucasfilm tries to set the timeline straight, it’s worth paying attention.
