Business Insider All 18 live-action 'Star Wars' shows and movies, ranked by critics "The Mandalorian & Grogu" is hitting theaters this month, the first "Star Wars" movie in seven years. Disney+ Updated 2026-05-04T19:00:53.891Z There have been 18 live-action TV shows and movies in the " Star Wars " universe. They have ranged in quality, from almost unwatchable to masterpieces. Later this month, the first "Star Wars" film in seven years hits theaters. Happy May the Fourth! We've been watching stories set in a galaxy far, far away for almost 50 years. Since the first "Star Wars" film was released in 1977, there have been 10 more movies and seven TV series (not including the animated ones) in this universe. It's generated billions of dollars in revenue, not just at the box office or on Disney+ , but with theme parks, toys, comics, video games, and more. Of course, not everything can be as great as the original "Star Wars" (now titled "A New Hope"), but a fair few have risen to classic status.…